Andersons Model2000 User manual

Assembly, Use and Care
You have purchased the highest quality professional broadcast spreader available on the market today. The
Model 2000 is the accumulated refinement of proven performance and will provide you with years of trouble-
free service. In the event you should have any questions or comments, please call our professional support staff.
Our toll-free number is 1-800-225-2639(U.S. Only)
To assemble your new
spreader, we highly
recommend
that you read
all instructions
thoroughly, familiarize yourself
with the assembly and
components, and verify that all parts are
included in this package.
The following tools:
•1/2" and 7/16" and 3/8", open-end wrenches (or an
adjustable wrench)
•Pliers
•Phillips head screwdriver
•Grease gun
Before You Begin ...
You Will Need ...
Professional Rotary Spreader
Thank You!

Assembly
1Turn the spreader upside-down. Place the wheels on
the axle with the longer portion of the hubs facing inward.
Secure the drive wheel A (right side) to the axle using the
3/16" cotter pin. Attach the idler wheel B (left side) to the
axle. Then insert the 1/8" cotter pin through the axle and secure.
2Place the spreader on its front side and attach the rest
to the frame using four 2 1/2" Phillips screws and four
lock nuts.
3Return the spreader to the upright position and attach
the handle to the rest with four 11/2" carriage bolts and
four lock nuts. Be sure that the main shutoff lever is
facing up.
4Place the bent end of the main shutoff connecting rod
through the hole in the lever and secure it with a cotter
pin on the right side.
5Thread one hex nut onto the lower end of the main
shutoff control rod until it stops. Insert the rod through
the pivot lever arm, as shown, and thread the second
nut up to the pivot lever arm; do not tighten.
6Pull the main shutoff lever to the closed position and look
inside to see if the port holes are closed. If not, adjust the
top nut down in small increments and check for closure.
CAUTION - DO NOT ADJUST THE TOP NUT TOO FAR DOWN
TO PREVENT BINDING THE MECHANISM. When the ports
close completely, bring the bottom nut up and tighten both.
A
B
Pivot
Lever Arm
Main Shutoff Plate
Closed Position
Top
Nut
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7Using a grease gun, lubricate the grease fittings
on the axle bearing housings and gear carrier.
Apply a small amount of grease to the gear
teeth. Install the two gearbox cover halves and secure
with the three retainer clips. Insert the screen inside the
hopper and secure it with factory installed clips.
Grease Fittings
Grease Fittings
Assembly
continued
1) Empty the spreader after each use. Return the unused
material to its original container and seal to prevent
moisture-caused clumping.
2) Wash the spreader thoroughly and dry in sunny or
heated area. Wipe or blow off excess water to prevent
corrosion. Clean all residue from rotor plate.
3) Periodically grease the axle bearing housings as indi-
cated in assembly step #7.
4) Periodically oil the pivot points on the main shutoff/rate
control linkage, as well as the spring inside the rate
control housing.
5) Periodically clean and inspect the gears by removing
the gearbox cover halves. Apply a small amount of
grease to the gear teeth for lubrication. Apply grease at
the gear carrier fittings indicated in assembly step #7.
Be sure to reinstall gearbox cover halves prior to use.
6) Maintain tire pressure at 20 psi maximum.
7) If the axle requires disassembly, be sure to reassemble
it so the drive wheel attaches on the right side.
Incorrect spread patterns will result if the rotor plate
does not rotate in a counter-clockwise direction.
Maintenance
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HOW TO USE
1) Check product bag for rate setting (letter), cone setting
(number), and swath width. The rate setting is achieved
by loosening the rate control knob and sliding the rate
control plate to the desired letter. The cone setting is
used to control spread pattern and is adjusted by
rotating the index tab on the orange helical cone to
the desired number.
2) Pull the main shutoff lever to the closed position
before filling the hopper.
3) Start rolling the spreader forward before opening the
ports; close ports before stopping.
4) Hold handle so that the hopper is level.
Tipping the spreader too far forward or
backward will cause uneven spreading.
5) Use the swath width recommended on the bag for your
spreader model and push the spreader at 3 mph (a brisk
walking pace). Apply material only in the forward direction - not
while pulling.
6) The settings given on the product label are recommended starting
points. Test rate and pattern on a small area before treating a
large area. Actual application rate can vary depending on weather,
spreader condition, and walking speed.
7) A hopper cover is provided with your new spreader. Use it to protect turf
product inside the hopper from light rain or windy conditions during trans-
portation.
Overlap
Swath
Width
Use swath width on
package or adjust per
operator’s walking speed
Operation
Main Shut Off Lever
Rate Control Plate
4
Helical Cone
Cone
Setting

Calibration Instructions
1) Set the rate control plate to the “E” position.
2) Push the main shutoff lever to the OPENposition.
3) Insert the calibration key vertically into the center
port hole, as shown in the accompanying diagram.
4) If the calibration key fits snugly, the spreader is
properly calibrated. If not, continue with steps 5-12.
5) Loosen the rate control knob and slide the rate
control plate all the way to the left.
6) Insert the calibration key as described in Step #3.
7) Pull the main shutoff lever back to ease the shutoff
plate against the calibration key. Use the main shut
off leverto hold the calibration key in place.
8) Slide the rate control plate to the right until it comes
in contact with the protruding end of the rate control
rod.
9) Tighten the rate control knob.
10) Remove the calibration key and pull the main shut
off lever to the closed position.
11) Loosen the nuts securing the rate control pointer
and slide the pointer so that it centers on the “E”
setting of the rate control plate.
12) Re-tighten the nuts on the pointer.
“E” Position
Pointer
Rate Control Plate
Calibration Key
calibration
depth
Your professional spreader has been factory calibrated. For best results, occasionally check
calibration and adjust if necessary.
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(includes 2, 3, 7-13)
(includes
4-6, 13)
Parts Diagram - Model 2000
Optional Deflector Kit
(Used for side spread pattern shut off.)
200
35
33
34
2
1
3
15
14
13
6
5
4
17
16
21
27
24
29
28
30
32
37
11
10
9
8
7
12
31
25
19
18
23 26 22 20
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Ordering Parts
See diagram for assistance in identifying specific parts.
For parts orders, call 1-614-559-2705. (Note: Sales of parts for Andersons spreaders are handled by PSB Company.)
IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts, always provide the following information:
1) Part number (DO NOT use key numbers when ordering parts. ALWAYS use part numbers.)
2) Part description
3) The Andersons Model 2000 #ASP8099
For More
Information
Call . . .
1-800-225-2639
The Andersons’ toll-free
Helpline. This helpline is
provided to give you more
information about
Andersons Products.
KEY # PART DESCRIPTION PART #
530197ylbmessAreppoH1
511097reppoH*2
549087ylbmessAenoClacileH*3
4 Helical Cone Retainer/Bearing Shield 792001
149087enoClacileH5
6 Shutoff Plate Retainer/Shutoff Plate Base 792002
143097retnioP*7
123097gnisuoHlortnoCetaR*8
593097ylbmessAdoRlortnoCetaR*9
300297rehsaW/bonKlortnoCetaR*01
033097etalPlortnoCetaR*11
12 *Pivot Lever/Main Shutoff Plate Assembly 790265
400297teS,gniraeBrotatigA*31
001087niProtatigA41
15 Rotor and Gear Carrier Assembly 780195
020097tfahSrotoR61
191087etalProtoR71
551087etelpmoC,reirraCraeG81
221087raeGnoiniP91
121087raeGgniR02
011087)2fotes(flaHrevoCxobraeG12
002087)hcae(ralloCelxA22
510097etelpmoC,elxA32
021097leehWevirD42
031097leehWreldI52
151097)4fotes(gniraeBelxA62
540097)62sedulcni(ylbmessAemarF72
160097tseR82
29 Handle Assembly (includes 30, 31) 790075
512097reveLffotuhSniaM03
1600001)2fotes(spirgdnaH13
052097doRlortnoCffotuhSniaM23
141097neercSreppoH33
044087)2fotes(pilCneercSreppoH43
161097revoCreppoH53
509097)nwohston(egakcaPrenetsaF63
37 Calibration Key (see calibration instructions) 791082
200 Complete Deflector Kit (optional) 1000060
All part and subassembly kits include necessary fasteners and assembly instructions.
*Indicates parts included with hopper assembly
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