OWNERS

MANUAL

Model No.

45-02151

APPLICATION TIPS

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BROADCAST SPREADER 100

(TOW)

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation and Instructions

Carefully

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Repair Parts

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 46505 (Rev. 4/99)

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.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT

MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

VEHICLE BRAKING AND STABILITY MAY

BE AFFECTED WITH THE ADDITION OF

AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT.

BE AWARE OF CHANGING CONDITIONS

ON SLOPES.

Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.

1.

Read the towing vehicle owners manual and towing vehicle safety rules. Know how to operate your tractor before using the broadcast spreader attachment.

2.

Read the chemical label instructions and cautions for handling and applying the chemicals purchased for spreading.

3.

Wear eye and hand protection when handling and when applying lawn or garden chemicals.

4.

Never operate tractor and spreader attachment without wearing substantial footwear, and do not allow anyone to ride or sit on spreader attachment frame.

5.

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

6.

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 - 10 M.P.H.

7.

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.

8.

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!

9.

Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.

Your broadcast spreader carton contains parts as shown in figure 1. The hardware package contains parts shown in figure 2 on page 3. Identify all parts and layout as shown in figures 1 and 2.

CARTON CONTENTS

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON

1.

Hitch Tube

2.

Braces (2)

3.

Flow Control Mount Bracket

4.

Flow Control Gauge

5.

Flow Control Arm

6.

Flow Control Rod

7.

Hitch Bracket

8.

Wheels (2)

9.

Hopper Assembly

10. Hardware Package (not shown)

CARTON CONTENTS

5

7

1

6

8

9

3

4

2

FIGURE 1

2

A

B

E

K

F G

L

M

FIGURE 2 - HARDWARE PACKAGE

KEY QTY.

E

F

G

H

I

A

B

C

D

DESCRIPTION

5 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long

9 Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20 Thread

1 Hand Knob

1 Nylon Washer

1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Long

3 Flat Washer 5/16"

2 Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 1" Long

2 Lock Washers 1/4" I.D.

2 Hub Caps

C

D

H

N

O

I

P

J

Q

KEY QTY.

N

O

P

Q

J

K

L 1

M2

2

3

1

1

1

1

DESCRIPTION

Spacers

Flat Washers 1/2"

Grip

Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long

Flow Control Link

Extension Spring

Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long

Cotter Pin, 5/32" x 2" Long

M

G

P

E

A

Q

H

B

F

D

K

FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Pliers

(2) 7/16" Open or Box End Wrenches

(2) 1/2" Open or Box End Wrenches

(1) Small Hammer

1.

Remove the spreader, loose parts and hardware package from the carton. See figure 1 and 2.

2.

Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 3, so that it rests on the hopper.

3.

Remove the 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut from the center of the crossover tube and shaft support plate. See figure 3.

6.

Align the holes in the ends of the two hitch braces with the nearest hole in the hitch tube. Fasten with a

1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 4. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

1/4" FLAT

WASHER

HITCH

TUBE

SHAFT SUPPORT

PLATE

CROSSOVER

TUBE

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

HITCH BRACES

FIGURE 4

HOPPER

FRAME

7.

Tighten all hex nuts and bolts, following the same sequence as assembled in steps 4, 5 and 6. DO NOT

COLLAPSE TUBE WHEN TIGHTENING.

8.

Assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" flat washer onto each end of the axle. See figure 5.

FIGURE 3

4.

Assemble the two hitch braces to the inside of the hopper frame, one on each side, using two

1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 4. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS

TIME.

5.

Assemble short end of hitch tube to the crossover tube (on opposite side from shaft support plate).

Fasten to the center hole in the crossover tube using the 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, the 1/4" flat washer and the 1/4" hex lock nut removed in step 3. See figures 3 and 4. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.

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FIGURE 5

AXLE

SPACER

1/2" DIA.

FLAT WASHER

9.

Place a wheel (long end of hub first) onto the end of the axle that has no cross hole. See figure 6.

10. Place a 1/2" flat washer onto the axle and then lightly tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug against the washer and wheel hub. See figure 6.

14. In order to assemble the hitch bracket to the hitch tube, turn the spreader upright on its wheels. Assemble the bracket to the top of the hitch using two 1/4" x 1" hex bolts, 1/4" lock washers and 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 8.

END WITH NO

CROSS HOLE

1/2" FLAT

WASHER

HUB CAP

FIGURE 6

11. Place a wheel onto the end of the axle that has a cross hole. The long end of the hub goes to the inside. See figure 7.

12. Assemble a 5/32" x 2" cotter pin through the notched wheel hub and the axle. See figure 7.

13. Place a hub cap onto the end of the axle. Using a small hammer, lightly tap the hub cap until it is snug against the wheel. See figure 7.

5/32" x 2"

COTTER PIN

FIGURE 8

15. Assemble the flow control link (end with small hole) to the flow control arm using one 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and one 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 9. DO

NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

The flow control link must pivot freely.

16. Place the vinyl grip on the flow control arm. See figure 9.

VINYL GRIP

FLOW CONTROL

LINK

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

1/4" x 5/8"

HEX BOLT

HUB CAP

CROSS

HOLE SMALLEST HOLE

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 7

5

17. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control mounting bracket using one 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and one 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 10. DO NOT

OVER TIGHTEN. The flow control arm must pivot freely.

18. Hook one end of the extension spring through the small hole near the bend in the flow control rod.

Hook the other end through the hole in the flow control mounting bracket. See figure 10.

FLOW CONTROL ARM

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNT BRACKET

FLOW CONTROL

LINK

20. Hook free end of flow control rod through hole in slide gate bracket located near bottom of hopper.

See figure 12.

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

EXTENSION

SPRING

1/4" HEX LOCK NUT

FIGURE 10

1/4" x 5/8"

HEX BOLT

19 Place a 5/16" flat washer over the end of the flow control rod. Insert the end of the rod through the slot in the flow control mounting bracket and through the hole in the flow control link. Secure with a 3/32" x 3/4" cotter pin. See figure 11.

EXTENSION

SPRING

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

FLOW

CONTROL

LINK

FIGURE 12

21. Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the hitch tube using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, two 5/16" flat washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts.

DO NOT

TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.

See figure 13.

1/4" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLTS

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING BRACKET

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING BRACKET

FIGURE 11

3/32"

COTTER

PIN

6

FIGURE 13

5/16" FLAT WASHERS

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUTS

22. Assemble the flow control gauge onto the flow control mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon washer and the plastic hand knob. See figure 14.

HAND KNOB

NYLON

WASHER

FLOW

CONTROL

GAUGE

1/4" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT

OFF

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING BRACKET

FIGURE 14

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUTS

23. Move the flow control arm to the off position and slide the flow control mounting bracket toward the hopper until the closure plate (located in bottom of hopper) is completely closed. Lightly tighten the 1/4" lock nuts assembled in step 21. Set the flow control gauge at

"5" and pull back on the flow control arm. Verify that the closure plate in bottom of hopper has opened half way. Readjust as necessary. Tighten the 1/4" lock nuts.

24. Before operating the spreader, pre-lubricate per the lubrication instructions on page 9.

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OPTIONAL VINYL HOPPER

COVER # 44619

APPLICATION TIPS

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FIGURE 18

FIGURE 19

OIL

GREASE

OIL

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02151

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4 15

9

24

23

1

11

40

4

39

A

30

33

54

3

27

26

28

11

25

E 10

36

33

12

9

19

53

31

11

7

D

11

40

9

5

6

19

9

46

B

13

21

20

21 22

16

A

40

9

9

35

34

18 43

E

11

11

50

B

47

49

9 23

41

24

42

ON

OFF

32

51

37

39

8

45

9

48

44

38

38

9

32

12 17

55

35

14

D

9

51 11

15

50

51

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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02151

REF.

PART QTY.

NO.

NO.

1 44624 1

2

3

4

5

6

43882 4

62482 1

44588 1

23753

23758

1

1

Hopper

DESCRIPTION

Rivet, Stainless

Ass'y, Guide Closure

Tube, Frame

Slide Gate Angle Bracket

Slide Gate Bracket

7

8

9

43012 1

23756 1

Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.*

Flow Control Link

43013 22 Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd. *

10 44591 1 Tube, Crossover

11 43648 16 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.

12 43177 4

13 44566 1

14 44586 1

15 47052 2

16 47063 1

17 23818 1

18 24407 1

19 44665 2

20 44672 1

21 44137 4

Washer, Lock 1/4" I.D.*

Spring, Torsion

Tube, Hitch

Wheel

Cotter Pin. 5/32" x 2"

Bracket, Hitch

Shaft, Axle

Pin, Spring 5/32" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg.

Bushing, Axle Shaft

Washer, Shim 1/2"

22 R19171616 1

23 741-0248 2

24 46501 2

25 23524 1

26 04367 1

27 43850 1

28 44468 1

29 C-9M5732 2

Washer, Flat 1/2"

Bearing, Flange

Tube, Spacer

Shaft, Sprocket

Spreader Plate

Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8" Lg.

Sprocket, 6 Tooth

Pop Rivet

REF.

PART QTY.

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

30 23766 1 Sleeve, Agitator

31 43878 1 Wire, Agitator

32 R19111116 3 Washer, 5/16 SAE

33 44285 2 Bushing, Delrin

34 44469 1 Rod, Flow Control

35 23525 2 Brace, Hitch

36 23780 1 Support, Shaft

37 43849 1 Knob, Plastic 1/4-20 Thd.

38 43866 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8" Lg. Gr. 5

39 1543-069 7 Washer, Nylon

40 43088 12 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std.

41 23755 1 Gage, Flow Control

42 23754 1 Bracket, Flow Control Mount

43 46885 1 Gear, Plastic

44 23757 1 Flow Control Arm

45 44101 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.*

46 23533 1 Plate, Closure

47 43000 1 Spring, Extension

48 43848 1 Grip, Flow Control Arm

49 43661 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Lg. *

50 44663 2 Hub Cap

51 R19171616 3 Washer, Flat 1/2"

52 44619 1 Optional Vinyl Hopper Cover

53 43082 1 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.*

54 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.

55 44950 1 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.

46505 1 Owner's Manual

*Purchase common hardware locally.

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®

LIMITED WARRANTY

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1.

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2.

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3.

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4.

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5.

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303 West Raymond

Sullivan, IL. 61951

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