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BROADCAST SPREADER

Model No. 486.24321

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For Missing Parts or Assembly

Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

,, Safety

,, Assembly

,, Operation

,, Maintenance

,, Parts

FORM NO. 42096 (12/08/08)

SAFETY RULES ..............................................................

WARRANTY ....................................................................

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ....................................

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CARTON CONTENTS .....................................................

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ASSEMBLY ......................................................................

OPERATION ....................................................................

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MAINTENANCE ..............................................................

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .....................................

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REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ...................................

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REPAIR PARTS LIST .....................................................

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PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ...................... BACK PAGE

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 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.

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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 - 10 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 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.

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date or purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty does not include items considered to expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the Broadcast 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:

486.24321

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

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"

4

8

1

3

1

9

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

Nylock Nuts, 1/4-20

Nylon Washer

Flat Washer, 5/16"

Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4"

Flat Washers 1/2"

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1 Hair Cotter Pin

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2

1

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1

1

2

Hitch Pin

Spacers

Nylon Wing Nut

Adjustable Stop

Flow Control Link

Grip

Hub Cap

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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Hitch Tube

Flow Control Arm

Hitch Bracket

Flow Control Mount Bracket

Braces (2)

6.

7.

8.

9.

Flow Control Rod

Drive Wheel

Wheel

Hopper Assembly

Hardware Package (see page 3)

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TOOLS REQUIRED

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(2)

(2)

(1)

Pliers

FOR

ASSEMBLY

7/16" Open or Box End Wrenches

1/2" Open or Box End Wrenches

Small Hammer

STEP 1:

(SEE FIGURE 1)

*

Turn the spreader upside down so that it rests on the hopper.

SHAFT CROSSOVER TUBE

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STEP 2:

(SEE FIGURE 2)

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

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Assemble the short end of the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and secure it with the same lock nut you removed. Do not tighten at this time.

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Assemble two hitch braces to inside of hopper frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts and two 1/4" nylock nuts. Do not tighten at this time.

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Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. Do not tighten at this time.

iMPORTANT:

The hitch tube must attach to the side of the crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate.

SHAFT SUPPORTPLATE

MIDDLE BOLT

HITCH

TUBE

CROSSOVER

TUBE

FIGURE 1

4

"MIDDLE

LOCK NUT

1/4" × 1=1/2"

HEX BOLT

1/4"

NUT

HITCH BRACE

FIGURE 2

HITCH BRACE

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STEP 3:

(SEE FIGURE 3)

*

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

collapse tube when tightening.

*

Assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" fiat washer onto

each end of the axle.

STEP 5:

(SEE FIGURE 5)

• Place the drive wheel onto the end of the axle that has an indent. The long end of the hub goes to the inside.

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.

AXLE

SPACER

112" DIA.

FLAT WASHER

HUB CAP

FIGURE 5

FIGURE

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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE

4)

Place the wheel (long end of hub first) onto the end of the axle that has no indents.

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

END WITH NO

CROSS HOLE

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE

6)

* 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 and 1/4" nylock nuts.

HITCH

PIN

112"FLAT

WASHER

HUB CAP

FIGURE 4

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FIGURE 6

HAIR COTTER PIN

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STEP 7:

(SEE FIGURE 7)

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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 carefully. The flow control link should not be loose but should pivot with no more than slight resistance.

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE

9)

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Place a 5/16" fiat 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.

FLOW CONTROL

LINK

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

3/32"

COTTER

PIN

_16"FLAT

WASHER

/

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

SMALLEST

HOLE

NYLON

WASHER

FIGURE 7

STEP 8:

(SEE FIGURE 8)

•

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. Tighten

carefully.

The flow control arm should be snug, but should pivot with no more than a slight resistance.

•

Assemble the vinyl grip.

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

FIGURE 9

STEP 10:

(SEE FIGURE 10)

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

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BRACKET

HOPPER

VINYL GRIP

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING

BRACKET

SLOT

FLOW

CONTROL

LINK

1/4" x 1"

HEX BOLT

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FIGURE 8

6

(2) NYLON

WASHERS

1/4"NYLOCK

NUT

FIGURE 10

FLOW CONTROL

ROD

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STEP 11:

(SEE FIGURE 11)

•

Assemble both the flow control mounting bracket and short handle tube to the long handle tube. Use two

1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, four 5/16" flat washers and two 1/4" nylock nuts. Do not tighten at this time.

•

Place a handle grip on each handle.

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING BRACKET

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

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WASHER

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STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE

13)

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Position the flow control mounting bracket.

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Push on flow control arm until it locks in "OFF" position.

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Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.

•

Snug the 1/4" lock nuts just enough to hold flow control mounting bracket in place.

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Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull flow control arm against stop. Verify that closure plate has opened about half way.

•

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.

ON OFF

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

I/4"NYLOCK

NUT

FIGURE 11

STEP 12:

(SEE FIGURE 12)

•

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.

WING NUT

5116" FLAT

WASHER

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STOP

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• Before operating the spreader, pre-lubricate per the lubrication instructions in the owner's manual.

FIGURE 12

1/4" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE

BOLT

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

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HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

(Refer to figure 13 on page 7.)

• 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 8 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.

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.

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

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

Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.

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.

The application chart is calculated for light to heavy application at a walking 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 walk, the wider the broadcast width.

Always start the spreader in motion before opening the closure plate.

Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping the spreader.

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.

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.

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

APPLICATION

DIAGRAM

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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.

TYPE

MATERIAL

FERTILIZER

Powder

Granular

Pelleted

Organic

GRASS SEED

Fine

Coarse

ICE MELTER

APPLICATION

CHART

FLOW SETTING

3-5

3-5

3-5

6-8

3-4

4-5

6-8

SPREAD

WIDTH

1 = 41

8'- 10'

10'- 12'

6'-8'

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8'-9'

10' - 12'

OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)

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CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

• 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

Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.

Repair or replace parts if necessary.

CHECK TiRE iNFLATiON

Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use.

Do not inflate tires beyond maximum recommended pressure.

CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond the maximum recommended pressure printed on side of tire.

CLEANING

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

LUBRICATE (See figure 15)

•

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

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

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

FIGURE 15

OIL

GREASE

OIL

REPLACING SLOTTED GEAR

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 3 on page 4.) Use shim washers (Ref. no.

21 on pages 10 and 11) as needed for minimum backlash.

Add grease to gear and sprocket.

LOCKED UP SPREADER

Turn spreader over so that wheels are off the ground.

•

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

SLOTTED GEAR

FIGURE 16

SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE

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Hopper

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

1 Ass'y, Guide Closure

1 Tube, Frame

1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket

1 Slide Gate Bracket

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

Flow Control Link

22 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20

1 Tube, Crossover

9 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.

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

1 Spring, Torsion

1 Tube, Hitch

1 Drive Wheel

1 Wheel

1 Bracket, Hitch

1 Shaft, Axle

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

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1 Bushing, Axle Shaft

6 Washer, Shim 1/2"

4 Washer, Flat 1/2"

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2 Bearing, Flange

2 Tube, Spacer

1 Shaft, Sprocket

1 Spreader Plate

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

Sprocket, 6 Tooth

Pop Rivet (not shown)

Hopper Cover (Optional-not included)

Hairpin Agitator

Washer, 5/16 SAE

2

1

Bushing, Delrin

Rod, Flow Control

Brace, Hitch

1

1

2

1 Support, Shaft

Nylon Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Thd.

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

10 Washer, Nylon

16 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std.

1 Adjustable Stop

1 Bracket, Flow Control Mount

1 Gear, Plastic

1 Flow Control Arm

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23533

47623

43848

43343

44663

42096

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

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

Plate, Closure

Hitch Pin

Grip, Flow Control Arm

Hair Cotter Pin, #4 1/8"

Hub Cap

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