Owner's manual | Agri-Fab 45-0301 Owner`s manual

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OWNERS

MANUAL

Model No.

45-0301

175 LB. POLY PRO

SPIKER/SPREADER

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation and Instructions

Carefully • Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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FORM NO. 47685 (REV. 3/01)


RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS

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 power equipment.

• Read this owner's manual before attempting to assemble or operate the spiker/spreader.

• Read the towing vehicle owner's manual and know how to operate the tractor before using the spiker/ spreader attachment.

• Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit on the spiker/ spreader.

• Never allow children to operate the tractor or spiker/ spreader attachment.

• Do not allow adults to operate the tractor or spiker/ spreader without proper instructions.

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

• Wear eye and hand protection when handling and using lawn chemicals.

• Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.

Maximum towing speed - 10 M.P.H.

• 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 tractor and spiker/spreader.

• Before operating the 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 symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means-Attention!!

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Hopper Assembly

2. Chain Cover

3. Transport Handle

4. Hopper Brace

5. Flow Control Gauge

6. Flow Control Arm

7. Flow Control Rod

8. Tongue Braces (2)

9. Tongue

10. Hitch Bracket

1

4

2

5

3

6

7

8

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9

10


SHOWN FULL SIZE

G

A B C D E F

H

L

J

K

I

M

N

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

O

P

Q R

HARDWARE CHART

REF. QTY.

A

B

C

D

E16

F 1

G

H

I

20

4

1

1

2

1

2

DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"

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

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

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

Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 5/8"

Carriage Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"

Hex Nut, 1/4" (SIMS)

Hex Lock Nut, 1/4"

Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"

REF. QTY.

N

O

P

Q

R

J

K

L

M

1

1

1

1

2

1

10

3

1

DESCRIPTION

Lock Washer, 3/8"

Flat Washer, 1/4"

Nylon Washer

Hitch Pin

Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"

Grip, Transport Handle

Grip, Control Arm

Plastic Knob

Ferrule



ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 7/16" Wrenches

(2) 1/2" Wrenches

(2) 9/16" Wrenches

(2) 3/4" or Adjustable Wrenches (for optional wheel removal in figure 5)

3. Attach the tongue to the frame assembly tube using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, four 1/4" flat washers and two 1/4" hex nuts as shown in figure 2. Do not tighten yet.

4. Attach the tongue to the two center braces using four

1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" hex nuts as shown in figure 2. Do not tighten yet.

Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution when working with hands near spike disks.

1/4" HEX NUT

1. Remove the hardware pack and all individual parts from the carton and lay out as shown on pages 2 and

3.

2. Assemble the end of the tongue to the hopper as shown in figure 1 using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and

1/4" hex nuts. The holes are located just below the frame assembly tube. Do not tighten yet.

1/4" FLAT

WASHER

1/4" x 5/8"

HEX BOLT

FRAME ASSEMBLY TUBE

1/4" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 2

1/4" x 5/8"

HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX NUT

CENTER BRACE

FIGURE 1

1/4" HEX NUT

TONGUE

5. Assemble the plastic grip onto the end of the flow control arm as shown in figure 3.

6. Insert the flow control arm through the slot in the hopper brace. Place a nylon washer on each side of the arm and attach it to the brace's welded bracket using a 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, a 1/4" flat washer and two

1/4" hex lock nuts as shown in figure 3. Tighten the first hex lock nut until there is noticeable resistance when moving the flow control arm, then tighten the second hex lock nut.

7. Place the flow control rod through the hole at the end of the flow control arm. Assemble the two ferrules onto the threaded ends of the rod so that approximately 10 threads (1/2") of the rod extends through the ferrules. See figure 3.



NOTE: The wheels may be temporarily removed for easier access when assembling the tongue braces in the following instructions.

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUTS

1/4" x 1-1/4"

HEX BOLT

1/4" FLAT

WASHER

NYLON

WASHER

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

HOPPER

BRACE

PLASTIC

GRIP

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

10. Insert a tongue brace through the slot in the end plate.

Fasten the front hole of the tongue brace to the end plate using a 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and 1/4" hex nut. For the rear hole use a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, 1/4" flat washer and 1/4" hex nut, with the bolt and washer assembled from inside the poly hopper. See figure 5.

Do not tighten yet.

11. Fasten the other end of the tongue brace to the side of the tongue using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" hex nuts. Do not tighten yet.

See figure 5.

12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the second tongue brace.

13.

Tighten all bolts and nuts assembled so far.

1/4" FLAT

WASHER

1/4" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

1/2" FERRULE

1/4" HEX NUT

FIGURE 3

1/4" x 5/8"

HEX BOLT

8. Attach the hopper brace to the hopper using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, one 1/4" flat washer and two 1/4" hex nuts. Do not tighten yet.

See figure 4.

9 Place the end of the hitch bracket with two holes down through the slot in the tongue. Attach the hopper brace to the top of the tongue and the hitch bracket to the bottom using one 3/8" x 1" hex bolt, 3/8" lock washer and 3/8" hex lock nut. Do not tighten yet.

See figure 4.

1/4" HEX NUT

1/4" x 5/8"

HEX BOLT

1/4" x 5/8"

HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX NUT

FIGURE 5

1/4" FLAT

WASHER

(ONE ONLY)

FIGURE 4

HOPPER

BRACE

3/8" x 1"

HEX BOLT

HITCH

BRACKET

14. Assemble the flow control gauge to the hopper brace using the 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon washer and the plastic knob. See figure 6.

NYLON

WASHER

PLASTIC

KNOB

FLOW

CONTROL

GAUGE

3/8" LOCK

WASHER

3/8" HEX

LOCKNUT

FIGURE 6


1/4" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT


15. Check that both ferrules are adjusted so that approximately ten threads (1/2") of the control rod is exposed.

Insert both ferrules into the brackets which are riveted to the front of the flow plates. Assemble a 1/4" hex lock nut onto each ferrule, making only finger tight at this time.

See figure 7.

18. Remove the two 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts from the carriage bolts which are pre-assembled to the lift assembly arm. Attach the transport handle to the arm using the lock washers and hex nuts which you removed. See figure 8.

19. Assemble the handle grip to the transport handle. See figure 8.

HANDLE GRIP

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

FERRULE

TRANSPORT HANDLE

BRACKET

(2) 5/16" LOCK

WASHERS

(PREASSEMBLED)

(2) 5/16" HEX NUTS

(PREASSEMBLED)

(2) 5/16" x 1"

CARRIAGE BOLTS

(PREASSEMBLED)

FIGURE 7

16. To check for correct opening of hopper flow plates: a. Set the flow control gauge at the highest setting.

b. Move the flow control arm away from the hopper until it rests against the gauge. The slots in the bottom of the hopper should now be completely open. The edge of the flow plates should be just clear of the ends all the slots.

c. If the flow plates are not straight with the slots, screw one ferrule up or down on one side of the control rod.

d. If the flow plates open to far or not far enough, screw both ferrules equally up or down on the control rod.

d. Move the flow control arm toward the hopper to the off position. Verify that the slots in the bottom of the hopper are completely covered by the flow plates.

e.

Tighten the lock nuts and then loosen 1/4 turn.

17. To check for proper tension on the hopper flow plates: a. Set the flow control gauge at a mid range setting.

b. Move the flow control arm against the gauge.

c. Press firmly against the front of the flow plates at the bottom of the hopper. The flow control arm should not move.

d. If the arm moves, tighten the hex lock nuts on the flow control arm until movement is prevented.

FIGURE 8

20. Assemble the chain cover to the frame assembly using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" hex nuts as shown figure 9.

21. Install the hitch pin and the 1/8" hair cotter pin in the spreader hitch bracket and tongue. See figure 9.

1/4" FLAT

WASHER

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

CHAIN COVER

3/8" HITCH PIN

1/4" x 5/8"

HEX BOLT

1/8" HAIR

COTTER PIN

FIGURE 9



OPERATION SETTING CHART

HOW TO USE YOUR SPIKER/SPREADER

1. Refer to the instruction label on the material package and to the instruction decal on your spreader to help determine the proper spreader setting and application rate. Also see the Setting Chart on this page for a general range of settings for commonly used materials.

2. Loosen the knob and adjust the flow control gauge to the recommended setting. Retighten the knob.

See figure 10.

3. Determine the approximate square footage of the area to be covered and estimate the amount of fertilizer or seed required.

4. Move the spiker/spreader to the area where application is to begin.

5. Making sure the flow control arm is in the "OFF" position, fill the hopper, breaking up any lumps.

6. Lower the aerator spikes to the operating position.

7. Start the spreader in motion and then pull the flow control arm forward to the "ON" position as you travel across your lawn. The recommended towing speed is 3 m.p.h.

8. Do not make sharp turns with spikes in the ground.

9. Raise aerator spikes to transport position when crossing over concrete or other hard surfaces.

10.Do not aerate if the ground is extremely hard or dry. If ground is too dry, sprinkle or water for one to two hours prior to use.

11.Do not aerate if the ground is too wet (muddy).

IMPORTANT: Always move flow control arm to "OFF" position to prevent excessive release of fertilizer when stopping, turning or filling the spreader.

MATERIAL TYPE

Flow Rate Setting

At 3 M.P.H.

Fertilizer

Grass Seed

Granular / Pelleted

Fine / Coarse

0-1 / 0-2

5-6 / 7-8

3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23 seconds.

APPLICATION TIPS

1.

To help prevent compacting and clogging when using granular material, avoid unnecessary towing while hopper is filled.

2.

Reduce the flow setting for speeds slower than

3 M.P.H. and increase the setting for higher speeds.

3. To avoid misses or striping, overlap the previous pass slightly. Spread width is approximately 40".

4.

For easiest application, first apply material across both ends of the area. Two or three passes on each end are sufficient. Then apply material back and forth as shown. Use the end areas for turning around, shutting off the spreader as you enter the end areas and turning the spreader on again as your leave the end areas for your next pass. See figure 11.

5. If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the edges and then spread between the border.

6. Be careful when spreading around ornamental plants because weed control chemicals can damage these plants.

FIGURE 10

ON

0

1

2

4

6

FLOW CONTROL ARM

FLOW RATE

SETTING (6)

FIGURE 11

Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution when working with hands near spike disks.

PLASTIC

KNOB

MAINTENANCE

1. Check nuts and bolts for tightness before each use.

2. Always empty hopper after each use, storing leftover material in it's original bag.

3. Wash and dry thoroughly after each use.

4. Apply a light coat of oil on exposed metal parts to help prevent rust.

5. At least once a year, apply a few drops of oil to wheels and to plastic bearings in spike disks, at ends of aerator shaft and at ends of hopper shaft.

6. Clean and oil drive chain once a year.



PARTS FOR 175 LB. POLY "PRO" SPIKER/SPREADER MODEL 45-0301

27

25

26

SEE PARTS DIAGRAM ON PAGE 10

28

22

22

6

29

A

B

6

24

22

D

22

8

22

12

6

C

12

A

B

23

1

2

7

6

5

A

5

3

4

8

D

4

12

21

C

12

22

A

13

9

12

8

10 11

12

20

19

5

14

15

16

17

18




REF.

PART QTY.

NO.

NO.

9

10

11

12

13

14

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

43848

24660

47712

47711

63850

24542

43849

46978

44950

43001

1

2

1

1

DESCRIPTION

1543-69 3

43088 10

Washer, Nylon

Washer, 1/4"

1509-90 1

43013 4

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

Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd.

1

1

1

20

1

1

Grip, Plastic

Arm, Flow Control

Rod, Flow Control

Ferrule

Brace Assembly, Hopper

Gauge, Flow Control

Knob, Plastic 1/4-20 Thd.

Nut, Hex (SIMS) 1/4-20 Thd.

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

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.

REF.

PART QTY.

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

15

16

17

18

47623

23014

24531

43343

1

1

1

1

Pin, Hitch 3/8" Flat Hd.

Hitch Bracket

Tongue

Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")

19

20

43082

43003

1

1

Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.

Lock Washer, 3/8"

21 1509-69 2

22 43866 16

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

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

24532

43012

43083

43086

24647

47707

44326

2

2

2

2

1

1

2

Brace, Tongue

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

Nut, Hex 5/16-18

Lock Washer, 5/16"

Bar, Transport Handle

Grip, Handle

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1"




18

5

2

24

8

5

6

3

17

19

21

16

6

4

16

1 B

C 15

19

A

15

4

5

9

12

10 20

7

16

19

30

6 4

C

B

11

5

27

34

20

45

16

7

15

6

D

A

31

31

45

34

27

27

32

34

34

27 33

27

34

22

35

34

27

33

27

32

34

34

27 33

37

37

37

26

44

28

11

45

27

27

45

27

27

4

6

27

34

37

36

36

33 37

27

34

33

27

27

33

37

37

29

D

37

37

38

37

40 40

42

43

39

41

23




REF.

PART QTY.

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

47451

24536

24535

43088

43866

46978

47615

47484

2

1

4

6

1

5

1

1

Hopper

Hopper Center Plate (Small)

Hopper Center Plate (Large)

Washer, 1/4"

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

Nut, Hex (SIMS) 1/4-20 Thd.

Bearing, Flange

Bearing, Hex Flange

13

14

15

16

9

10

24538

24539

1

1

Bracket, Feed Plate (RH)

Bracket, Feed Plate (LH)

11 63949 1 Axle w/Sprocket, 5/8"

12 728-3001 10 Pop Rivet

47459

47508

24537

43009

1

1

2

12

Skirt, 48"

Retainer, Skirt

Flow Plate

Washer

47259

47476

63948

46838

47458

63955

46254

2

1

2

4 Agitator Blade

16 Screw, #8-32 x 3/8" Lg.

1

2

Axle w/sprocket. 3/4"

Spacer, .76" x 1.0" x 0.50"

Spacer, 1.25" OD x .330" Lg.

Hopper Frame Assembly

Wheel

REF.

PART QTY.

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

41

42

43

44

45

29

30

31

32

24 1509-69 2

26 63958 1

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

Lift Tube Assembly

27 741-0249 18 Bearing, Flanged 0.63" I.D.

28 47684 1 Chain

48106

43082

24648

47777

2

2

2

2

Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 x 5/8"

Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16

Brace, Center

Spring, Compression

33 47683 6 Spacer, .75" x 1.0" x 2.98"

34 R19212016 12 Washer, 21/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 ga.

35

36

47782

63956

1

2

Spacer, 1.0" I.D. x 3.25"

Drive Disk Assembly

37

38

24332

45100

10 Spike Disk (7")

2 Bolt, Hex 1/2-13 x 4"

39 712-0206 2

40 R19171616 4

Nut, Hex 1/2-13

Washer, 17/32" x 1" x 16 ga.

43353

43019

44688

47679

43093

47685

2

2

2

1

4

1

Lock Washer, 1/2"

Nut, Hex Jam 1/2-13

Cap, Plastic

Chain Cover

Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"

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Owner's manual | Agri-Fab 45-0301 Owner`s manual

OWNERS

MANUAL

Model No.

45-0301

175 LB. POLY PRO

SPIKER/SPREADER

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation and Instructions

Carefully • Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS

SHOWN FULL SIZE

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

OPERATION SETTING CHART

HOW TO USE YOUR SPIKER/SPREADER

APPLICATION TIPS

MAINTENANCE

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