Craftsman 486.243222 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

CAST

Model No. 48&243222

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CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this manual and follow al! Safety Rutes and

Operating Instructions.

iMPORTANT - READ THiS FIRST!!!

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Mon.-Fri.

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Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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,, Safety

,, Assembly

,, Operation

,, Maintenance

,, Parts

FORM NO. 49457 (REV. 5/05)

LiMiTED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN 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 commercia! 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 wil! be found on a decal attached to the spreader.

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:

486.243222

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 chemica! 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.

Never allow children to operate the tractor or spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions.

Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and with the engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed as conditions permit. Maximum towing speed - 6 M.RH.

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 goose 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!

Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.

Look for this symbo! to point out important safety precautions. It means-oAttention!!

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

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REF.

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B

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8

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DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1o3/4"

Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 2"

Hitch Pin

Nut, 1/4"

Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Spreader Assembly

2.

Contro! Cable

3.

Hitch Tube, R.H. (Right Hand)

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 7/16" Wrenches

4.

Hitch Tube, LH. (Left Hand)

5.

Hitch ControITube

6.

Hitch Brackets (2)

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

, Remove a!l parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on page 3.

LH, HitchTubes,Seefigure1, tubeusingtwo1/4"x 2"hexboltsand1/4"nuts,Do not tightenyet. RepeatforLH, HitchTube,See figure1,

Tubeusingtwo1/4"x 1o3/4"hexboltsand1/4"nuts,

Tighten,Seefigure3, thehitchpinthroughthehitchbracketsand securewiththe1/8"haircotterpin,Seefigure3,

_ 1/4" x 1o314"

/ HEX BOLT

HmTCR PUN

_ 114"NUT

114"×2"

HEXBOLT

FIGURE1

Assemble the Hitch Control Tube between the Hitch

Tubes using two 1/4" x 1o3/4" hex bolts and 1/4" nuts,

Tighten all bolts and nuts See figure 2,

FIGURE 3 o

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Assemble the vinyl cap onto the Hitch Control Tube,

See figure 4,

Assemble the Control Cable to the Hitch Control Tube using the carriage bolt and nylon wing nut, See figure

4,

CARRmAGE BOLT

FIGURE 2

114" NUT

114"× 1o3/4"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 4

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 CONTROL LEVER

ADJUSTABLE STOP

FIGURE 5

FLOW CONTROL LEVER Opens and doses the flow plate on the bottom of the hopper.

ADJUSTABLE STOP Allows the flow control lever to be moved to the same setting repeatedly.

APPLiCATiON TiPS

This unit wii! cover a 4 to 8 foot wide area depending on the material used and the towing speed.

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To avoid misses or striping, make each pass about

5 feet from the previous one so some overlapping of spread pattern does occur.

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For easiest application, spread across the shortest edges of lawn first, making two "header" strips for a turning area, and then spreading between the header strips. See figure 6.

.

if lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the edges and then spread between the border. See figure 6.

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Keep wheel approximately 4 feet from any area you do not wish to spread.

IMPORTANT: Be careful when using spreader around ornamental plants because weed control chemicaJs can damage these plants.

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

ADJUSTING THE FLOW RATE SETTING

Loosen the wing nut that fastens the control to the handle.

o Slide the Adjustable stop to the desired setting and retighten the wing nut. See figure 5.

USING YOUR SPREADER

Check the material package and the Spreader

Settings sheet included with your spreader for the proper spreader setting and application rate.

.

Before filling spreader, move the control lever to the

"OFF" position.

Move spreader onto a flat surface - either a walk or a driveway - and fill.

.

Slide the Adjustable Stop to the desired setting.

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Start the spreader in motion, then move the control lever fon_ard against the adjustable stop to begin spreading.

NOTE: Always place control lever in the "OFF" position while filling spreader and when stopping or turning, to prevent release of excess fertilizer.

FIGURE 6

CUSTOMER RESPONS_B_UT_ES

Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.

_,_-/" MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you complete regular service.

Check for loose fasteners

Lubrication

X

X

X

X

Service Dates

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

Make a thorough visua! check of the Spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.

LUBRICATION

Apply a few drops of oil to all moving parts.

CLEANING

Always empty spreader after each use, storing leftover materia! in it's original bag.

Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly after each use.

STORAGE

,, Empty and clean the hopper as instructed in maintenance section,

,, Store in a dean, dry area,

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.243222

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10

14

25

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PART

NO,

47994BLK

49085

49087

49088

49091

43648

1509-69

47189

43088

45165

47141

47983

49820

46503

QTY,

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

4

10

2

DESCRIPTION

Hopper

Frame Tube

Hitch Tube (LH)

Hitch Tube (RH)

Hitch Control Tube

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"

Nylock Nut, 1/4-20

Washer, 1/4 Std

Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x 2"

Nylon Wing Nut 1/4-20

Flow Slide

Control Cable

Wheel

17

4

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7

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23

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22

22

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NO,

19

2O

21

22

15

16

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18

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24

25

26

27

PART

NO,

48865

44663

49082

47851

49084

47124

47963

24446

47623

46699

44481

48934

43343

49457

QTY,

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1

1

4

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

2

1

2

DESCRiPTiON

Drive Wheel

Hub Cap (Push Nut)

Axle

Spacer

Gearbox impeller

Hex Flange Bearing

Hitch Bracket

Hitch Pin

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2"

Vinyl Cap

Hairpin, Agitator

Hairpin, Cotter

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