Agri-Fab 45-0414 User manual

125 LB. TOW
BROADCAST SPREADER
FORM NO. 40454 (11/06)
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
Model No.
45-0414
45-0415
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
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CARTON CONTENTS
1
2
4
3
7
10
11
8
14
12
5
6
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1 Drawbar Tube
2 Flow Control Rod
3 Bent Hitch Brace
4 Flow Control Bracket
5 Hopper Assembly
6 Hopper Screen
7 Straight Hitch Brace
8 Control Tube
9 RH Wheel
10 LH Wheel
11 Flow Control Arm
12 Top Hitch (tall)
13 Bottom Hitch (short)
14 Reinforcement Strap
RuLES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Exercise caution at all times when operating equipment.
• Read the towing vehicle owners manual and towing
vehicle safety rules. Know how to operate your tractor
before using the broadcast spreader attachment.
• Read the chemical label instructions and cautions for
handling and applying the chemicals purchased for
spreading.
• Wear eye and hand protection when handling and when
applying lawn or garden chemicals.
• Never operate tractor and spreader attachment without
wearing substantial footwear, and do not allow anyone
to ride or sit on spreader attachment frame.
• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual.
• Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninrst(low)gearand
with the engine at low speed, and gradually increase
speed as conditions permit.
• When towing broadcast spreader do not drive too close
to a creek or ditch and be alert for holes and other
hazards which could cause you to loose control of the
broadcast spreader and tractor.
• Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the
safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual concerning
safe operation on slopes. Stay off steep slopes!
• Never allow children to operate the tractor or spreader
attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without
proper instructions.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OuT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAuTIONS.
IT MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOuR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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HARDWARE PACKAGE
REF QTY DESCRIPTION
A 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 2-1/4"
B 3 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 2-1/2"
C 5 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"
D 8 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/2"
E 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"
G 2 Nylock Nut, 3/8"
H 18 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
I 2 Nylon Washer
J 4 Washer, Small
K 1 Hair Cotter Pin
L 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
M 1 Cotter Pin, 9/64 x 1-1/2"
REF QTY DESCRIPTION
N 1 Spacer, .64 x .84 x 1
O 1 Spacer, .64 x 1 x 2.94
P 6 Washer, Large
Q 1 Wing Nut, 1/4"
R 1 Spacer, .39 x .56 x .62
S 1 Spring
T 1 Adjustable Stop
U 1 Grip
V 1 Hitch Pin
W 1 Engagement Bracket
X 1 Spring
ABC
D
E
G
L
K
M
N
U
V
W
H
I
O
P
R
JS
Q
T
X

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ASSEMBLY INSTRuCTIONS
TOOLS REQuIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
FIGuRE 1
FIGuRE 3
FIGuRE 4
O
P
N
P
LARGE HOLE
SMALL HOLE
WHEEL
WITHOUT BOLT
LONG END
TO INSIDE
M
P
SMALL HOLE
FIGuRE 2
H
REINFORCEMENT STRAP
DH
D
FIGuRE 5
DR
P
H
H
W
LONG END
TO OUTSIDE
WHEEL
WITH BOLT
LARGE HOLE
After assembling bracket (W) to axle, tighten both bolts.
Loosen bolt through axle just enough that bracket (W) can
pivotbutwillstayinplace.Seegure4.
D
STRAIGHT
HITCH
BRACE
H
BENT
HITCH
BRACE
Assemble bent hitch braces and then straight hitch braces
to inside of spreader frame. Straight hitch braces must be
toinsideofbenthitchbraces.Seegure5.
TIGHTEN WITH WRENCHES
TIGHTEN WITH FINGERS

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FIGuRE 7
A
V
G
K
TOP HITCH (TALL)
BOTTOM HITCH (SHORT)
CLIP
SCREEN
FIGuRE 6
B
H
C
HDRAWBAR TUBE
STRAGHT
HITCH
BRACE
LOWER HANDLE TUBE
FIGuRE 8
FIGuRE 9
B
H
C
H
CONTROL TUBE
Assemble drawbar tubes to inside of lower handle tubes.
Assemble straight hitch braces to outside of lower handle
tubes.Seegure6.
FIGuRE 6
FIGuRE 8
FIGuRE 9
TIGHTEN FASTENERS
Tighten fasteners in the order below.

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FIGuRE 10
FIGuRE 11
L
Q
J
T
H
D
J
J
FLOW CONTROL
BRACKET
FIGuRE 12
FIGuRE 13
FIGuRE 14
S
H
FLOW CONTROL ARM
U
J
I
E
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
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X
FIGuRE 15
Slipthesmallspring(X)ontotheendowcontrolrodand
thenattachittothepatternplate.Seegure15.

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CALIBRATING FLOW CONTROL ARM
Flow control mounting bracket (gure 16 and 17)
a. Setadjustablestopat"OFF"position.Moveowcontrol
arm against adjustable stop.
b. Slideowcontrolmountingbracketalongcontroltube
until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.
c. Snugthenutsjustenoughtoholdowcontrolmounting
bracket in place.
d. Setadjustablestopat"5".Withowcontrolarmresting
against stop, verify that closure plate is open about half
way.
e. Ifclosureplateisnotopenabouthalfway,slideow
control mounting bracket up or down control tube until
closure plate will open about half way at "5" and will
close completely when arm is pushed past adjustable
stop to "OFF" position. Tighten the 5/16" nylock hex
nuts.
"5"
"OFF"
FIGuRE 16
FIGuRE 17
OPERATION
HOW TO uSE YOuR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refertogure16and17)
1. Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to
thedesiredowratesettingandretightenthewingnut.
The higher the setting number, the wider the opening
in the bottom of the hopper.
2. Refer to the Application Chart on page 8 and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
owratesetting.
3. Pulltheowcontrolarmfromthe"OFF"positionand
rest it against the adjustable stop for the “ON” position.
Push the ow control arm past the stop, toward the
hopper for the “OFF” position.
uSING THE PATTERN ADJuSTMENT PLATE
The pattern adjustment plate is used to adjust the ow
of material being spread to the left or right side. The
pattern adjustment plate is the bottom stainless steel plate
underneath the hopper.
The adjustment of the pattern plate is sensitive. It is
recommended that you test your spread pattern in a small
arearst.
1. Toadjusttheowtobeheaviertotheleftside,tighten
the thumbscrew so the plate will not pull out as far.
Seegure18.
2. To adjust the ow to be heavier to the right side,
loosen the thumbscrew so the plate will pull out farther.
Seegure18.
FIGuRE 18
THUMB SCREW
FIGuRE 11
TIGHTEN FASTENERS
Tighten the nut (H) and then loosen
justenoughthattheowcontrolarm
moves freely.

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uSING YOuR SPREADER
The use of powdered lawn chemicals is not recommended,
due to difculty in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent
broadcast pattern.
1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of material required.
2. Beforellingthehopper,settheadjustablestoptothe
proper setting.Refer to the Application Chart on this page
and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the
properowratesetting.
3. Movetheowcontrolarmpasttheadjustablestoptothe
“OFF” position so that the closure plate is shut.
4. Fill the hopper, breaking up any lumpy fertilizer.
5. The Application Chart is calculated for light-to-heavy
application at a walking speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft. in 23
seconds. A variation in speed will require an adjustment
oftheowratetomaintainthesamecoverage.Thefaster
you travel, the wider the broadcast width.
6. Always start the spreader in motion before opening the
closure plate.
7. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping
the spreader.
8. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small
area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or
sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.
9. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the
broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the
previouspassasshowningure19.Theapproximate
broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the
Application Diagramgure19.
10. Whenbroadcastingweedcontrolfertilizers,make surethe
broadcastpatterndoesnothitevergreentrees,owers
or shrubs.
FIGuRE 19
IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart are
affected by humidity and by the moisture content of
the material (granular and pellet). Some minor setting
adjustments may be necessary to compensate for this
condition.
APPLICATION CHART
MATERIAL
TYPE
FLOW SETTING
3 MPH
(100 FT. IN 23 SEC.)
SPREAD
WIDTH IN
FEET
FERTILIZER
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
Organic
GRASS SEED
Fine
Coarse
ICE MELTER
3-5
3-5
3-5
6-8
3-4
4-5
6-8
3-4
8-10
10-12
6-8
6-7
8-9
10-12
OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
OVERLAP
REFER
TO
CHARTS

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MAINTENANCE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
1. Before each use, make a thorough visual check of
the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have
loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK FOR WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS
2. Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.
CHECK TIRE INFLATION
3. Checkiftiresareadequatelyinatedbeforeeachuse.
Do not inate tires beyond maximum recommended
pressure.
CLEANING
4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
allow to dry before storing.
LuBRICATE(Seegure20)
5. Remove one small and two large hairpins and separate
the gearbox housings.
6. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
gears.
7. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft.
Apply grease to the axle at least once a year, or more
often as needed.
8. Oil (idler) wheel at least once a year or more often as
needed.
9. Install gearbox housings and secure with hairpins.
STORAGE
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
allow to dry before storing.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
SERVICE AND ADJuSTMENTS
1. If the axle and gear assembly is disassembled, mark
down the positions of the parts as they are removed.
The large gear position in relation to the small gear
determines which direction the spreader plate will
spin. Be sure to reassemble them in their original
positions. (Refer to parts exploded view on page 10).
Ensure washer (Refer to item 33 on page 10 and 11)
is in place when assembling the axle components.
Add grease to gears.
2. If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn, it
can be replaced. Remove old agitator hairpin from
hole in impeller shaft and replace with new agitator
hairpin.Seegure21.
OIL
GREASE
HAIRPIN
HAIRPIN
FIGuRE 20
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
HAIRPIN
FIGuRE 21
CAuTION: DO NOT inatetiresbeyondthe
maximum recommended pressure printed
on side of tire.

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER
MODELS 45-0414, 45-0415
1
43
34
45
54
33
55
41
38
52
8
42
66
53 45
52
45 65
8
61
39
5
8
52
62
33
35
33
9
8
8
8
45
8
8
29
25
29
30
26
33 31
31
22
32
27
62
57
33
33 36
33
4
43
45
56
56
8
8
8
47
60
44
50
58
48
49
59
51
44
60
9
47
8
9
25 28
31
37
20
21
14
13
1918 15 8
17
10
40
16 46
12
67
3
2
8
11
24
23
64
9
9
6
7
5
5
9
6
5
19 63 8
68