Craftsman 486.24393 User manual

_.AR$
owners
manual
Model No.
486.24393
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
CRRFTSMRN°
BROADCAST SPREADER
•Assembly
•Operation
•Customer Responsibilities
•Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

•RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Remember, 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 using equipment.
1. Read the towing vehicle owners manual, and safety rules before using the broadcast spreader
attachment.
2. Never operate vehicle and broadcast spreader attachment without wearing substantial footwear.
3. Never allow children to ride or sit on broadcast spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to
operate without proper instruction.
4. Always begin with transmission in low gear and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
(Recommended towing speed - 3 M.P.H.)
5. When towing broadcast spreader, do not d_ive too close to a creek or ditch which could cause
you to lose control.
6. Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owners manual
concerning safe operation on slopes. Stay off steep slopes.
7. Read instructions and caution notes for handlinglspreading of materials purchased for spreading.
8. Follow customer responsibilities and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.
• UNPACKCARTON.
•LAY OUT PARTS IN
\_,,P-,,'_"_! Hopper.
_._.)J Assembly
•OPEN HARDWAREBAG.
.=. Clevis _I
=_ G._ Pin /I _" 1-1/2"Screw(Qty.1)
,_ jContrOIRod_!llJllJJlJJJJlJllJllll|l|l] _'_ (Qty.LOcknutl)
Control HitchPin _,_SArm Clip _-'_ I crew(Qty.1) r_-_ Nut
T.Dar '"""'"l Lockn=
I"1-1/2"Capscrew(Qty.2) _(Oty.1)
Coved /
Scacer Brackets_II I i 'l IIi
INSTALLTOW BAR, CONTROLARM AND HITCH BRACKETS
•Sliptowbar intoplacein legs.Securetow barwith
one 1-1/2 in. screwandone nut.
NOTE: Applysoapywaterto the insidesurfaceof
handlegrip to makeinstallationeasier.
• Slide handlegripover topof controlarm.
a Assemblecontrolarm andcovedspacerto legs
using1-3/4 in. screwandIocknut. Tighten the
Iocknut.
• Placehitchbracketcontainin0"0N-0FF" decalon
undersideof tow barso decalfacesup when
spreaderis in use.
• Securehitchbracketsto towbar usingtwo 1-1/2
in. capscrewsandtwo nuts•Insertcapscrewsfrom
bottom.
•Installclevispinandsecurewith hitchpinclip.
Hitch
Pin
Clip
Control
Arm
Handle
Grip
1-3/4"
Screw
Hitch
Coved
Spacer
1-1/2"
Screw
Nut
HitchBracket
with"ON-OFF"Decal

INSTALLCONTROLROD
Locknut
1/2" Screw
Control
Feed
Slide
FIGURE1
Assembly _) 1/4"
Screws
Control
Rod
SettingCam
'ss°m F
Feed _ "_
Slide_
Down Control
Carefully Rod
FIGURE2
• Tip spreader so itrests on front edge of hopper.
•Insert lower end of control rodthrough hole in setting cam
assembly,(Figure 1)
• Rotate control rodas necessary and carefully push feed slide
down to insert control rodend through hole in feed slide. (Figure ,_
•Attach upper control arm using the 1/2" screw and Iocknut.
Tighten the screw and Iocknut and then back off the Iocknut
1/4 turn.
QINSTALL AGITATOR WIRE
•Loosenhex screwlocatedat endof the impeller
shaftinsidethe hopperandinsertagitatorwire
throughholein shaft.
•Centerthe agitatorwire in the shaftand make
sure that the endsof the wire are an equal
distanceabovethe hopperbottom.Thentighten
the screw,usingcareto avoiddisturbingthe
agitatorwireposition.
NOTE:TIGHTENALLATTACHINGNUTSSECURELY,
WITHOUTCAUSINGDISTORTIONOR BINDINGOFPARTS,
Hex Agitator
Screw Wire
Impeller
Shaft
HOWTO USEYOURSPREADER
1. Set camdialon#1 positionandpushcontrolarmto
the"OFF"position..
2. Movetractorontoflat surfaceandattachspreader.
3. Beforefilling spreader,refer to the recommended
spreadersettingcharton pages4-5. if you cannot
locate the material you have, use the following
guidelines:
TYPE SETTING SPREADWIDTH
MATERIAL AT3 MPH IN FEET
FERTILIZER
Powder 3% - 4% 3 - 4
Granular 3'1+- 4'/4 5 - 7
Pelleted 31_- 411+ 8 - 10
Organic 6 - 7 6 - 8
GRASSSEED
Fine 3_,_- 4_,_ 6 - 7
Coarse 41/2- 51/z 8 - 9
APPLICATIONTIPS
Recommendedtowing speed: 3 MPH (Reduce flow
settingforslowerspeed,and increasetothigherspeed).
NOTE: Always moveflow controlarm to the "OFF"
position while fillingspreaderandwhenSTOPPINGor
TURNING,to preventexcessfertilizerbeingreleased.
Firstapplymaterialacrossbothendsofthe area- two
orthreepassesaresufficientoneachend.Then, apply
material backandforthas shown:
4, "=' "_ 4,
4, <" _. 4,
,4, ,,b
NOTE: BROADCASTSPREADERS OPERATE BEST
WITH SOLID MATERIALS. DISTRIBUTION OF
POWDERSMAY VARY IN BOTH SPREAD WIDTH
AND COVERAGEFROMTABLESHOWN.

SEAR8
owners
manual
Model No.
486.24393
How to Order
Repair Parts
CRAFTSMAN+
BROADCAST SPREADER
Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or
repair parts for your snow blade.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service
Center and most Sears stores.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
•PRODUCT
•MODEL NUMBER
• PART NUMBER
• PART DESCRIPTION
If the parts you need are not stocked locally,your order will be
electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution
Center for handling.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN SPREADER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Spreader is
•maintained and lubricated according to the operating and
customer responsibilities instructions in the owner's manual,
Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or
workmanship.
If this Craftsman Broadcast Spreader is used for commercial or
rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the
date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
-- Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from
outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass);
and
repairs necessary because of operator abuse or
negligence, including the failure to maintain the
equipment according to instructions contained in the
owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY
CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use
in the United States.
Thiswarranty givesyou specificlegalrights,and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/698-731A,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Form No. 47276

MODEL 486.24393 PARTS LIST
Item No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Part No. Description
43878 AgitatorWire
63698 Hopper/SupportAssembly
47163 HandleGrip
47174 ControlArm
24446 HitchBracket(2)
One with'ON-OFF" Decal
Item No.
11
12
13
14
15
16
Part No. Description
47173 LeftHand Leg
47220 ControlRod
63699 SettingCam/BracketAssembly
47157 Snap-In Bushing
47109 Feed Slide
63701 Impallar/Axle/HousingAssembly
47175 TowBar
47184 ClevisPin
47134 HitchPin Clip
47181 CovedSpacer
47172 HightHandLeg
17
18
19
2O
21
22
47273 Wheels (2)
44663 HubCap
47155 SplitBushing(2)
24445 Arm, ControlRed
47176 Spring
47177 Push Nut
63761 Assembly(Items 12,20, 21 & 22)
17
I
12
21
I
22
5
17
18
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Alwaysemptyspreader
aftereach use, storing
leftovermaterialinits
originalbag.
2. Wash the spreader and
dry thoroughly after each
use.
3. Applya few dropsof oilto
all moving parts.
4. Tightenall nutsand
screwspriorto eachuse.
MANUFACTURER
Brand
GRASS SEED
SCOTT&'SONS
EmeraldEstate
ShadySplendor
SuddenlyElegant
PicturePride
ShadyArea
Playtime
QuickCover
SunMix
ShadeMix
Sun& ShadeMix
Wear&TearMix
QuickFix
ShadeSurvival
0roughtSurvival
Recommended
SPREADER SETTINGS
Coverage
Lbz.
1.000SqoFeel
.73
.93
1
.88
_96
.88
4
.76
.75
.75
.88
4
2.3
2.3
Recommended
Selling
3
4-1/2
4
3-1/4
4-1/2
4
5
4
4-1/4
4-1/8
3-3/4
5-I/2
5
5
Spread
Width
6 ft
6ft
7ft
6ft
6ft
7ft
9ft
"6ft
6 ft
7 ft
7ft
7ft
8ft
8ft

Coverage Covsraoe
MANUFACTURER Lbs. SpreaderSFead MANUFACTURER Lbs. Sprnde" Sprnd',,
8rand Ratio1,OOOSq.R. SdtUng Width Brand RoRoi,OOOSq.FL Setting Width
FERTILIZER SCOTT& SONS
DzseaeeControlPlusLawnFertgizer23-3-3 1,52 3-114 6it
BANOIH
MaxiGreenLawnFood 24-2-4 4 3-I/2 8f1 LawnRepairFertilizer 22-22-5 3.2 3-1/2 6ft
iSuperg:eenLawnFood 21-7-14 4 3-314 8 ft InsectControlPlusLawnFertilizer 28-6-4 3,1 3-1/2 7 It
jSuperbladeGrassFood 16-8-4 4 3-314 8It LawnInsectControl 1.85 3-1/2 6It
WeedControl&LawnFood 12-4-4 5 3-I12 8ft StarterFertilizer 17-23-6 4.17 3-3/4 5ft
EARTHGRO Turf8uildor 29-3-4 3.10 4 6It
BestLawnFeed 8 5 6ft TurfBuilderPlus2 27-3-3 2,9 5 6 11
BestFallFertilizer 12 6 6ft TurfBuilderPlusHafts 28-3-4 2.85 4 7It
BestSodFeeding
andNewSeedir_ 3-6-3 16 7-112 6It LawnWeedControl 1 3-1/2 4 It
HOWARDJORNSONS HaltsCrabgrassPreventer 2 3-3/4 7ft
AllSeanoneTurfFood 26-3-3 4 3-314 8tt MossControlPlusLawnFe_it_er 16-0-O 3,67 3-1/2 5It
AllS_ WeedS Feed 25-3-3 4 4 8ft WinterizerLawnFertilizer 19-3-12 3,68 4 6ft
Farm&FleetCm,boj'ass SwnmerizerLawnFertilizer 15-2-3 2,37 3-112 6ft
PreventPlusFertir_zer 22-3-11 4 4 8ft LawnProProgram
HardwareHankWeed&Feed 10-6-4 4 3-112 8ft Step1
KOOSINC. Cmi_"ossPreventerPlusFertilizer30-3-10 3 3-314 9 ft
GxeeeTi_-Lawn Food 28-4-8 3.4 4 5ft Step2
Orgenic'LawnFertilizer 10-1-4 10 6-112 7 f1 WeedControlPlusFertilizer 32-3-4 2.61 4 7ft
Step3
LEBANONCHEMICALCORP, InsectCantrdPlusFertilizer 28-6-4 3,t 4 7ft
GreenviewGreenPower 30-4-4 3 3-112 6 It Step4
GreenviewGreenStart 9-17.0 4 3-3/4" 7ft LawnFortgizer 32-3-10 2,81 3-112 _It
GreenviewSp_ngCrabicide 2 3-112 3 ft LawnProStarterFertilizer
GreenviewF.xdelDanddienKiller 2 3-314 3ft withCraborassPreventer 16-21-3 4,4 4-I14 7 ft
GreerwiewCrabicideGreenCrab- LawnProWeed&Feed 27-3-6 2,92 4 7ft
grassPreventer&LawnFertilizer 19-4-4 4 3-1/2 7 ft LawnProLawnFortitizor 37-3-3 2,43 3-1/2 7 ft
GreenviewWinterGreen t0-16-20 3.4 3-112 7 ft LawnProSuperTurfB_ilder 35-3-5 3.21 3-3/4 7 ft
GreenviewBugOutinsectControl 2 3-112 7 ft LawnProSeporTurfP,uilderPlus2 24-3-3 2,94 3-3/4 6It
GreenGoldLawnFond 26-4-6 3. 5 3-1/4 6 ft SEARS
GreensKeeperFertilizer 20-4-10 5 4-114 8 ft SuperfineLawnFood 27-3-3 3 3-112 4 It-
GreensKeeperFertilizer 10-6-4 10 5 10ft Pre-EmorgeCrabgrassControl
&Fertilizer 25-3-3 3,6 4-114 8It
CountryClub 18-5-9 5.6 4 8 It SuperfineWeedS Feed 32-4-4 3 4 4 ft
ORTHOCONSUMERPRODUCTZ
OftanolGrubControl SuperfineWeedS Feed 25-3-3 3 3-3/4 6 ft
SurfaceInsects 1,5 3-1/4 8 ft
SoilInsects 3 4 8 ft SuperfineProfsssioualLawnFood 34-4-6 3.2 3-314 6ft
OursbanGrub&InsectControl VIGOROINDUSTRIES
SurfaceInsects 2 3-314 8It DeepGreenPlusFortiliz_ 30-4-6 3,5 4 7 ft
SoilInsects 4 4-I12 8 It OeepGreenPlusWeed&Feed 24-4-6 4 4 7It
OiazineeSoil&TurfinsectContru 2 3-I12 8 It
(Settingsaredeterminedbytype 2.5 3-314 8It DeepGreenLawnFood 23-3-6 4 4 7tt
ol lawn) 3 4 8It DeepGreenWeed&Feed 18-3-6 4 4 71t
Seepackagefordetails.
Iawn&GardenFood 16-16-16 DeepGreenCrabgrassPreventer
new!_,nsl 10 4-314 7 ft PlusLawnFood 8-3-6 4 3-314 8 ft
_tabli_ad la,vne 6,25 4-114 7It StarterFertilizer 18-24-6 4 4-118 7 ft
Seepankaoeordetas.
PARKERFERTILIZER AllAmericanLawnFood 20-10.0 4 3-7/8 7 It
Sta-GreenLawnFertilizer 27-3-6 4 4-I 14 6 ft AllAmericanWeed&Feed 25-3-3 4 4 8 ft
Sta-GmenWeed&Feed 27-3-8 3.6 4-1/4 6It AllAmerk;anWeed&Feed 10-6-4 4 4 71t
ACEHARDWARE AllAmericanLawnFood 27-3-3 4 4-114 8ft
LawnFertilizerforFloridaLawns 28-5-15 3.2 3-1.12 8ft AllAmericanCrabgrassFreventer
PremiumWeed&Feed 25-3-8 3.2 3-3/4 8ft PlusLawnFood 15-3-3 4 3-314
Lawn,Shrub&TreeFertilizer 16-4-8 6 4-114 8 It Gro-TaneFallWinterStarterFertil. 12-23-18 3,64
7ft
811
Winterizer 22-4-I 6 3, 2 3-314 8 ft Gro-ToneWeedControl
PlusLawnFertilizer 30-4-6 3. 6 4-118 7 It
RINGER
LawnRestore 9-4-4 t0 7 8 It Gro-ToneLawnFertilizer 30-4-6 3. 6 4-1/8 7 ft