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owners manual

model no.

45-01873

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175# BroaDCasT sPreaDer

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation and Instructions

Carefully

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

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FORM NO. 48666 (REV. 05/08/08)

rules For saFe oPeraTIon

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 operating equipment.

• 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 chemical 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.P.H.

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.

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 SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT

MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CarTon ConTenTs

loose ParTs In CarTon

1. Hitch Tube

2. Flow Control Arm

3. Hitch Bracket

4. Flow Control Mount Bracket

5. Braces (2)

6. Flow Control Rod

7. Wheels (Drive and Idler)

8. Hopper Strap

9. Hopper Assembly

Hardware Package (see page 3)

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Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2"

Hex Bolts, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"

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Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"

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

Nylock Nuts, 1/4"

Nylock Nuts, 3/8"

Nylon Washer

Flat Washer, 5/16"

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

Short Spacer Tube

Long Spacer Tube

Nylon Wing Nut

Adjustable Stop

Flow Control Link

Grip

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assemBlY InsTruCTIons

Tools reQuIreD For assemBlY

(1) Pliers

(2) 7/16" Wrenches

(2) 1/2" Wrenches

(2) 9/16" Wrenches

remoVal oF ParTs From CarTon

Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.

1. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1.

MIDDLE BOLT

HITCH

TUBE

SHAFT

SUPPORT

PLATE

CROSSOVER

TUBE

MIDDLE

NUT

1/4" x 2"

HEX BOLT

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

HITCH BRACE HITCH BRACE

FIGure 2

6. 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.

7. Assemble the long spacer tube and a 1-5/8" flat washer onto the end of the axle that has the small hole. See figure 3.

8. Place the idler wheel (no bolt hole in hub) onto the axle so that the air valve is to the outside. Place one or two

1-5/8" dia. flat washers onto the axle and then install the 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin into the axle. See figure 3.

FIGure 1

2. Assemble the two hitch braces to the inside of the hopper frame on each side using two 1/4" x 2" hex bolts and two 1/4" nylock nuts. Do noT TIGHTen YeT. See figure 2.

3. Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the crossover tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt in place.

See figure 2.

LONG SPACER TUBE

SMALL HOLE

4. Assemble the short end of the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and secure it with the same 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.

1-5/8" DIA.

FLAT WASHER

5. Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using a 1/4" x 2" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. Do noT

TIGHTen YeT. See figure 2.

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FIGure 3

AIR VALVE

1-5/8" DIA.

FLAT WASHER

1/8" x 1-1/2"

COTTER PIN

9. Assemble the short spacer tube and a 1-5/8" flat washer onto the end of the axle that has the large hole. See figure 4.

10. Place the drive wheel (bolt hole through hub) onto the axle so that the air valve is to the outside. Secure the wheel to the axle with a 1/4" x 2" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. See figure 4.

AIR VALVE

1/4" x 2"

HEX BOLT

1-5/8" DIA.

FLAT WASHER

SHORT SPACER TUBE

13. Assemble the hitch bracket to the top of the hitch tube using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts.

See figure 6.

14. Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and the hitch tube and secure with the hair cotter pin. See figure 6.

HITCH PIN

3/8" x 1-1/4"

HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK

WASHER

3/8" NYLOCK NUT

HAIR COTTER PIN

FIGure 6

FIGure 4

DRIVE WHEEL

1/4" NYLOCK NUT

11. Turn the spreader upright on its wheels.

12. Attach the hopper strap to the front and rear of the hopper using two 1/4" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers, nylon washers and 1/4" nylock nuts. See figure 5.

15. Assemble the flow control link (end with small hole) to the flow control arm using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, a nylon washer and a 1/4" nylock nut. Tighten the nut until the flow control link pivots with a slight resistance. See figure 7.

HOPPER STRAP 1/4" NYLOCK NUT

FLOW CONTROL

LINK

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

1/4" x 1"

HEX BOLT

NYLON WASHER

5/16" FLAT WASHER

1/4" x 1" HEX BOLT

1/4" NYLOCK NUT

FIGure 5

5

SMALLEST

HOLE

NYLON

WASHER

FIGure 7

16. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, two nylon washers and a 1/4" nylock nut as shown in figure 8.

Tighten the nut until the flow control arm pivots with a slight resistance.

17. Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 8.

19. Hook the free end of the flow control rod through the hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom of the hopper. See figure 10.

VINYL GRIP

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING

BRACKET

1/4" x 1"

HEX BOLT

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

(2) NYLON

WASHERS

FIGure 8

18. Place a 5/16" flat washer onto 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 9.

3/32"

COTTER

PIN

FIGure 10

20. Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the hitch tube using two 1/4" x 2" hex bolts, six 5/16" flat washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts as shown in figure 11.

Do not tighten at this time.

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING BRACKET

1/4" x 2"

HEX BOLT

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

SLOT

FLOW

CONTROL

LINK

FIGure 11

FIGure 9

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21. 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 12.

NYLON

WING NUT

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

NYLON

WASHER

22. Position the flow control mounting bracket.

(Figure 13).

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, it may be closed too far at "OFF". Adjust position of flow control mounting bracket until closure plate will open about half way at "5" and still close when arm is locked in "OFF". Tighten 1/4" lock nuts.

FIGure 12

1/4" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

ON OFF

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

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ON

OFF

AJDUSTABLE

STOP

SETTING "5"

FIGure 13

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oPeraTIon

How To use Your sPreaDer

seTTInG THe Flow ConTrol

(Refer to figure 13 on page 7.)

1. 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.

2. Refer to the application chart on page 8 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.

3. Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop for the on position and toward the hopper for the off position.

REFER

TO

CHARTS

OVERLAP

usInG Your sPreaDer

We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn chemicals, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent broadcast pattern.

1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of material required.

2. Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.

3. Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.

4. Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still in the off position. Refer to the application chart on this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.

5. The application chart is calculated for light to heavy application at a vehicle speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft. in 23 seconds. A variation in speed will require an adjustment of the flow rate to maintain the same coverage. The faster you drive, the wider the broadcast width.

6. Always start the tractor in motion before opening closure plate.

7. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping the tractor.

8. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.

9. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the previous pass as shown in figure 14. The approximate broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the application chart on this page.

10. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs.

11. Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover (available as an accessory) acts as a wind and moisture shield, but should not be used as a rain cover. Refer to the parts list on page 11.

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FIGure 14

ImPorTanT: Application rates shown in the chart are affected by humidity and by the moisture content of the material (granular and pellet). Some minor setting adjustments may be necessary to compensate for this condition.

maTerIal

TYPe aPPlICaTIon CHarT

Flow seTTInG

FERTILIZER

Powder

Granular

3 - 5

3 - 5

Pelleted

Organic

GRASS SEED

3 - 5

6 - 8

Fine

Coarse

ICE MELTER

3 - 4

4 - 5

6 - 8 sPreaD wIDTH

3' - 4'

8' - 10'

10' - 12'

6' - 8'

6' - 7'

8' - 9'

10' - 12'

oPeraTInG sPeeD - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)

maInTenanCe

CHeCK For loose FasTeners

1.

Before each use make a thorough visual check of the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.

Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.

CHeCK For worn oF DamaGeD ParTs

2. Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.

Repair or replace parts if necessary.

CHeCK TIre InFlaTIon

3. Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use. Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended pressure.

serVICe anD aDJusTmenTs

rePlaCInG sloTTeD Gear

1. If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts as they are removed. The drive wheel and sprocket positions in relation to the slotted gear determine which direction the spreader plate will spin. Be sure to reassemble them in their original positions. (Refer to figure 4 on page 5.)

Use shim washers (Ref. no. 21 on pages 10 and 11) as needed for minimum backlash. Add grease to gear and sprocket.

CauTIon: Do noT inflate tires beyond the maximum recommended pressure printed on side of tire.

CleanInG

4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.

luBrICaTe (See figure 15.)

5. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the sprocket and gear.

6. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as needed.

7. Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a year or more often as needed.

IF THe sPreaDer loCKs uP

1. Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the ground.

2. Loosen all three nuts on the shaft support plate just enough so that the bolts can be turned easily with a wrench but cannot be turned by hand.

3. Spin the drive wheel and note how freely it spins and how much noise the slotted gear makes.

4. To free up the wheel and gear, tap gently on the front or rear edge of the shaft support plate to move it slightly forward or backward. You can also tap at the corners of the plate to angle it slightly.

5. Spin the drive wheel after each adjustment to see if it spins more freely and if the gear noise is reduced.

6. Continue making slight adjustments until you find the position where the drive wheel spins most freely and the gear makes the least noise.

7. Secure the shaft support plate in this position by retightening all three nuts that you loosened.

SLOTTED GEAR

OIL

OIL

GREASE

FIGure 15

sToraGe

1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.

2. Store in a clean, dry area.

FIGure 16

9

SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE

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1 Hopper

4 Rivet, Stainless

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62482

44462

23753

23758

1 Ass'y, Guide Closure

1 Tube, Frame

1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket

1 Slide Gate Bracket

7 HA21362 5 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.*

8 24857 1 Flow Control Link

9 47189 18 Nut, Hex Nylock 1/4-20 Thd.*

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44180

47810

44487

43008

44459

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1 Tube, Crossover

2 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2" Lg.

2 Nut, Hex Nylock, 5/16-18 Thd.*

1 Tube, Hitch

1 Wheel, Idler

1 Wheel, Drive

1 Bracket, Hitch

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25017

43851

1 Shaft, Axle

2 Pin, Spring 3/16" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg.

20 43871 1 Bushing, Axle Shaft

21 1540-032 5 Washer, Flat .78 I.D.

22 1540-162 1 Washer, Flat 1/2"

23 47615 2 Bearing, Flange

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25305

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Shaft, Sprocket

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43850

44468

44285

48934

43070

1 Spreader Plate

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

1 Sprocket, 6 Tooth

2 Bushing, Delrin

1 Hairpin, Agitator

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1 Rod, Flow Control

2 Brace, Hitch

1 Shaft Support Plate

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39 1543-069 12 Washer, Nylon

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Stop, Adjustable

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62474

24859

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Bracket, Flow Control Mount

Gear Assembly

Flow Control Arm

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44101

23533

43848

43087

43093

43009

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

1 Plate, Closure

1 Grip, Flow Control Arm

2 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Lg. *

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

4 Washer, Flat 1-5/8" O.D.

1 Wing Nut, Nylon

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54 R19111116 10 Washer, 5/16 SAE

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Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"

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

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23697

44474

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

1 Strap, Hopper

1 Spacer Tube (Long)

1 Vinyl Cover (Optional)

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Agri-Fab, Inc.

303 West Raymond

Sullivan, IL. 61951

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States Copyright Laws.

© 1991 Agri-Fab, Inc.

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Questions and Answers

What precautions should I take before using the spreader?
Familiarize yourself with the towing vehicle's owner's manual and towing vehicle safety rules. Know how to operate your tractor before using the broadcast spreader attachment.
What is the maximum towing speed for the broadcast spreader?
The maximum towing speed is 6 M.P.H.
How do I adjust the flow rate of the spreader?
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.
What is the recommended vehicle speed for applying fertilizer?
The recommended vehicle speed for applying fertilizer is 3 mph, or 100 ft. in 23 seconds.
Can I use powdered lawn chemicals with the spreader?
The use of powdered lawn chemicals is not recommended due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent broadcast pattern.

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