Craftsman 486.24595 User manual

Owner's Manual
CRI:IFTSHI:IN
TOW BROADCAST SPREADER
Model No. 486.24595
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and
Operating Instructions.
IMPORTANT- READ THIS FIRST???
For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions
Please Call 866-576-8388
Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST.
FAX [phone] or e-mail [email protected]
Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48849 (REV. 12/03)

SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................... 4
CARTON CONTENTS ................................................ 5
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5
OPERATION ............................................................. 10
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE ..................................... 12
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .............................. 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 13
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ........................... 14
REPAIR PARTS LIST ............................................... 15
PARTS ORDERtNG/SERVICE ................... Back Page
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BROADCAST SPREADER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this spreader is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and
maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.
If this 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 repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, 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 the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179
The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the tubular frame.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
486.24595

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatethe
equipment.Exercisecautionatalltimes,whenusingpowerequipment.
Readthetowingvehicleownersmanualandtowing
vehiclesafetyrules.Knowhowtooperateyour
tractorbeforeusingthebroadcastspreaderattach-
ment.
Readthechemicallabelinstructionsandcautionsfor
handlingandapplyingthechemicalspurchasedfor
spreading.
Weareyeandhandprotectionwhenhandlingand
whenapplyinglawnorgardenchemicals.
Neveroperatetractorandspreaderattachment
withoutwearingsubstantialfootwear,anddonot
allowanyonetorideorsitonspreaderattachment
frame.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethetractoror
spreaderattachment,anddonotallowadultsto
operatewithoutproperinstructions.
Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninfirst(low)gear
andwiththeengineatlowspeed,andgradually
increasespeedasconditionspermit.Maximum
towingspeed-10M.P.H.
Whentowingbroadcastspreaderdonotdrivetoo
closetoacreekorditchandbealertforholesand
otherhazardswhichcouldcauseyoutoloosecontrol
ofthebroadcastspreaderandtractor.
Beforeoperatingvehicleonanygrade(hill)referto
thesafetyrulesinthevehicleowner'smanualcon-
cerningsafeoperationonslopes.Stayoff steep
slopes!
• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

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DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolts, 3/8" x 3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
Carriage Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
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DESCRIPTION
Flat Washers 1-5/8"
Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4"
Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1-1/2"
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
Hitch Pin
Hex Lock Nuts, 1/4"
Hex Lock Nuts, 5/16"
Hex Lock Nuts, 3/8"
Lock Washers, 5/16"
Nylon Washer
Flat Washer, 5/16"
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Spacers
Nylon Wing Nut
Adjustable Stop
Vinyl Cap
Grip
Flow Control Link
Drive Pin

CARTON CONTENTS
1. Hopper Assembly
2. Braces (2)
3. Flow Control Rod
4. Tube Support Strap
5. Flow Control Mounting Tube
6. Wheels (2)
7. Hitch Extension Bracket
8. Hitch Bracket
9. Hitch Tube
10. Flow Control Mount Bracket
11. Flow Control Arm
12. Hopper Cover
Hardware Package (see page 4)
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using
the illustrations on pages 4 and 5.

• Turnthespreaderupsidedownasshowninfigure1.
CROSSOVER TUBE SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
FIGURE 1
MIDDLE BOLT
HITCH ,
TUBE
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE CROSSOVER
TUBE
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"MIDDLE
/LOCK NUT
1/4" x 1-3/4" 1/4" HEX
HEX BOLT LOCK NUT
HITCH BRACE HITCH BRACE
FIGURE 2
• Assemble the two hitch braces to the inside of the
hopper frame using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and
1/4" hex lock nut on each side. DO NOT TIGHTEN
YET. See figure 2.
• Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the
crossover tube and shaft support plate. Leave the
bolt in place. See figure 2.
• Assemble the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and
secure it with the same lock nut you removed. DO
NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.
IMPORTANT: The hitch tube must attach to the side of
the crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate.
• Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using
a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. DO
NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.
Tighten the nuts and bolts fastening the hitch braces
to the hopper frame and the hitch tube, then tighten
the middle lock nut fastening the hitch tube to the
crossover tube. DO NOT COLLAPSE TUBES
WHEN TIGHTENING.
Assemble a spacer, a 1-5/8" flat washer, a wheel (air
valve facing out) and another 1-5/8" flat washer onto
the end of the axle that has only the small hole. See
figure 3.
Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin into hole in the axle.
See figure 3.
SMALL HOLE
AIR VALVE
1/8" x1-112"
COTTER PIN
SPACER
1-5/8"DIA.
FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 3

• Assemble a spacer, a 1-5/8" flat washer, a wheel (air
valve facing out) and another 1-5/8" flat washer onto
the end of the axle that has both the large and small
holes. See figure 4.
• Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin into the small hole in
the end of the axle. See figure 4.
• Open the bail on the drive pin and install it through
the wheel and the large hole in the axle. Close the
bail to lock the pin in place. See figure 4.
DRIVE PIN
118"x 1-1/2"
COTTER PIN
SPACER
1-5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 4
• Turn the spreader upright on its wheels.
• Assemble the flow control mounting tube to the hitch
tube using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, 5/16" lock
washers and 5/16" hex lock nuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN
YET. See figure 5.
• Assemble the vinyl cap onto the flow control mount-
ing tube. See figure 5.
VINYL CAP
5116" x 1-314"
HEX
5116" LOCK
_ WASHER
:_÷_"--. 5/16" HEX
LOCK NUT
Assemble the flow control mounting bracket and the
tube support strap to the flow control mounting tube
using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, four 5/16" wash-
ers, two 5/16" lock washers and two 5/16" hex lock
nuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 6.
Remove the preassembled bolt and nut from the front
of the hopper. Attach the tube support strap to the
hopper and hopper strap using the bolt and nut you
removed. TIGHTEN. See figure 6.
PREASSEMBLED
BOLT AND NUT
TUBE
SUPPORT" "....
STRAP
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FIGURE 6
TIGHTEN the two bolts which fasten the flow control
mounting tube to the hitch tube. DO NOT TIGHTEN
the two bolts which fasten the flow control mounting
bracket to the flow control mounting tube.
FIGURE 5

Assemble the vinyl grip onto the flow control arm.
See figure 7.
Insert the flow control arm down through the slot in
the flow control bracket. Assemble the flow control
link (small hole) to the flow control arm using a 1/4" x
3/4" hex bolt, a nylon washer and a 1/4" hex lock nut
as shown in figure 7. Tighten carefully. The flow
control link should be sung but should pivot with no
more than slight resistance.
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT \
NYLON......_
WASHER
1/4"x 3/4"
HEXBOLT
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FIGURE 7
Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control
mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, two
nylon washers and a 1/4" hex lock nut. Tighten
carefully. The flow control arm should be snug but
should pivot with no more than slight resistance. See
figure 8.
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/4" x 314"
HEX BOLT
(2) NYLON
WASH ERS '_
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FIGURE 8
• Hook the double bent end of the flow control rod
through the hole in the slide gate bracket located
near the bottom of the hopper. See figure 9.
HOPPER SLIDE GATE
BRACKET
FIGURE 9
FLOW CONTROL
ROD
• Place a 5/16" flat washer onto the other end of the
flow control rod. Insert the end of the rod through the
curved slot in the flow control mounting bracket and
through the hole in the flow control link. Secure with a
5/16" flat washer and a 3/32" x 3/4" cotter pin. See
figure 10.
NOTE: You can leave off the second washer if there is
not enough room on the end of the rod.
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
FIGURE 10
3/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN
Place the adjustable stop into the "ON" end of the
slot in the top of the flow control mounting bracket.
Secure with the 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon
washer, a 5/16" flat washer and the nylon wing nut.
See figure 11.

NYLON
WING NUT
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
NYLON
WASHER
ADJUSTABLE
STOP
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
FIGURE 11
Position the flow control mounting bracket (figure 12).
a. Push on flow control arm until it locks in "OFF"
position.
b. Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube
until closure plate in bottom of hopper just
closes.
c. Snug the 1/4" lock nuts just enough to hold flow
control mounting bracket in place.
d. Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull flow control arm
against stop. Verify that closure plate has
opened about half way.
e. If closure plate does not open half way, adjust
position of flow control mounting bracket until
closure plate will open about half way at "5" and
will still close when arm is locked in "OFF"
position. Tighten 1/4" lock nuts.
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM \\\\\
ADJUSTABLE
STOP
(SETTING "5")
FIGURE 12
• Assemble the hitch bracket to the hitch extension
bracket using two 3/8" x 3/4" hex bolts (inserted from
the bottom) and two 3/8" hex lock nuts. See figure 13.
• Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and
the hitch extension bracket and secure with the hair
cotter pin. See figure 13.
HITCH PIN
-J" 3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
FIGURE 13
For most vehicles, assemble the hitch extension
bracket to the holes in the hitch tube shown at the
top of figure 14. Use two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts and
1/4" hex lock nuts tightened only finger tight. Attach
the spreader hitch to your vehicle hitch. Check for
interference with the spreader directly behind and out
to both sides of the vehicle. Lift the spreader at each
position to make sure there is no interference with
the spreader's flow control. If there is interference
with the rear of the vehicle, assemble the hitch
extension bracket as shown at the bottom of figure
14. Tighten the bolts and nuts when finished.
114"x 1-314"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
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FIGURE 14

KNOW YOUR SPREADER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your spreader.
Compare the illustration below with your spreader to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.
FLOW CONTROLARM
ADJUSTABLE STOP
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CLOSURE PLATE J
HITCH EXTENSION BRACKET '
FLOW CONTROL ARM - Opens and closes the closure
plate in the bottom of the hopper.
ADJUSTABLE STOP - Limits how far the closure plate
opens.
CLOSURE PLATE - Slides to open or close the opening
in the bottom of the hopper,
HITCH EXTENSION BRACKET - Adjusts to allow more
clearance between the spreader and towing vehicle
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to figure 12 on page 9.)
• Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to
the desired flow rate setting and retighten the wing
nut. The higher the setting number, the wider the
opening in the bottom of the hopper.
• Refer to the application chart on page 11 and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
flow rate setting.
• Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop
for the on position and toward the hopper for the off
position.
DISENGAGING THE DRIVE WHEEL (Freewheeling)
(Refer to figure 4 on page 7.)
Remove the drive pin from the left wheel to disen-
gage the wheel from the axle and gear mechanism.
This prevents excessive wear or damage to the
spreading mechanism when transporting the
spreader in excess of 6 mph or when transporting for
more than a short distance,
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