Agri-Fab 45-02101 manual

 OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-02101
— BROADCAST SPREADER
(PUSH)
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 46508 (REV. 9/98)
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS
The following safety precautions are suggested. This 3. Eye protection should be worn when operating
broadcast spreader is designed, engineered and spreader.
tested to offer reasonably safe and effective service,
provided it is operated in strict accordance with these 4. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
instructions. Failure to do so may result in personal equipment is in safe working condition.
injury. Always observe the rules of safe operation.
5. Read instructions and caution notes for handling
1. Do not allow anyone to operate the broadcast
/spreading of materials purchased for spreading.
spreader without próper instructions.
2. Do not permit children to ‘operate. the 6. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions
broadcast spreader. as outlined in this manual.
MEANS -- ATTENTION. BECOME ALERT. YOUR
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT QUT
: ~~ IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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
any layout as shown in figures 1 and 2. о
CARTON CONTENTS
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON | 6. Handle Tube (Short)
| 7. Flow Control Rod
5 Handle Tube (long) 8 N | 8. Leg Stand Tube
3. Flow Control Mount Bracket 9. Wheels (R.H. and L.H.)
4. Flow Control Gage 10. Hopper Assembly
5. Flow Control Arm | 11. Hardware Package (not shown)
“CARTON CONTENTS
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FIGURE 2 - HARDWARE PACKAGE
REF. |QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. (QTY. | DESCRIPTION
NO. В NO. | an |
A 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long J 1 Spacer, 1" O.D. x 1" Long
В | 10 Hex Lock Nuts, 1/4-20 Threads K 4 Flat Washers, 1-5/8" O.D.
C 1 Hand Knob L 1 Grip
D 1 Nylon Washer M 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4- 20 x 5/8" Long
E 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Long N 1 Extension Spring
F 3 Flat Washer, 5/16" - O 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8“ x 1-1/2" Long
G 2 Handle Grip P 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long
H 1 Vinyl Cap Q 1 Flow Control Link
| 1 Spacer, 1" O.D. x 1.33" Long R 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long
1/4" x 5/8"
1/4" x 1-1/2"
1/4" x 1-3/4" —
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1/4 LOCK NUT
CF 25/32” x 1-5/8"
5/16" WASHER
NYLON WASHER
FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16 Open or Boxed End Wrench
(2) 1/2" Open or Boxed End Wrench
(2) 9/16" Open or Boxed End Wrench
1. Remove the spreader, loose parts and hardware
package from the carton. See figures 1 and 2.
2. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in
| figure 3, so that it rests on the hopper.
SPACER
1” 0.D. x 1.33” Lg.
(SMALLEST | =
HOLE) \
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1-5/8'' DIA.
FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 4
5. Place wheel assembly without hole through
| hub (air valve to the outside) onto axle end
having the smallest hole and secure with 1-5/8"
diameter flat washer and. 1/8" x 1-5/8’' cotter
pin. See figure 5. Use extra 1-5/8" diameter flat
washer if needed to take up play.
FIGURE 3
3. Assemble the 1" O.D. x 1.33"’ long spacer and
one 1-5/8" diameter flat washer to end of
axle, having the smallest hole. See figure 4.
4. Assemble the 1" O.D. x 1.0" long spacer and
one 1-5/8'" dia. flat washer to other end of
axle.
AXLE
1-6/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
AIR —
VALVE >
COTTER PIN
1-1/2" Lg.
FIGURE 5
6. Place the drive wheel (with hole through hub)
onto the other end of axle (air valve to the
outside) and secure with 1/4" x 1-3/4"' hex bolt
and 1/4” hex lock nut. See figure 6.
1/4°" х 1-3/4’’ HEX BOLT
DRIVE WHEEL 1/4” HEX
LOCK NUT
FIGURE 6
7. Lay the broadcast spreader down so it rests on
its front. (Flow chart should be up).
8. Remove the 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and hex
lock nut from the center of the crossover tube.
See figure 7.
9. Place the handle tube (long) on the crossover
tube, align the holes in handle tube, crossover
tube and shaft support. Assemble with 3/8" hex
bolt, flat washer and hex nut removed in step 8.
See figures 7 and 8. MAKE ONLY FINGER
TIGHT AT THIS TIME.
10. Assemble the two hitch braces to the inside of
the hopper frame, one on each side, using two
1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts and two 1/4" lock nuts.
See figure 8. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
11. Align the holes in the ends of the two hitch
braces with the nearest hole in the handle tube
assembly, secure with 1/4” x 1-3/4” hex bolt
and 1/4” lock nut. See figure 8.
12. Tighten all hex nuts and bolts, following same
sequence as assembled in steps 9, 10 and 11.
DO NOT COLLAPSE TUBE WHEN TIGHTENING.
CROSSOVER
TUBE
FRAME
TUBE
SUPPORT
FLAT” \
WASHER HEX NUT
FIGURE 7
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
HITCH BRACE
| HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-3/ HEX BOLT
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HEX BOLT |
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CROSSOVER SHAFT
SUPPORT
FLAT
WASHER
3/8" HEX NUT
FIGURE 8
13. Assemble the leg stand tube to the handle tube
(long) using two (2) 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts.
Secure tightly with two (2) 1/4” hex lock nuts.
See figure 9. | |
14. Place viny! cap on the leg stand tube. See figure
9.
HANDLE 5
TUBE 1/4” x 1-1/2"
(LONG) HEX BOLTS
1/4" HEX
- LOCK NUTS
VINYL GRIP
FLOW CONTROL
LINK FLOW
— CONTROL
ARM
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT 1/4" x 5/8"
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FIGURE 10
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” lock nut. See figure 11.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, FLOW CONTROL
ARM MUST PIVOT FREELY.
18. Hook one end of extension spring through small -
hole near bend in flow control rod and the other
end through hole in flow control mounting.
bracket. See figure 11.
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VINYL CAP TUBE
FIGURE 9
15. Assemble the flow control link (the end with
smallest hole) to the flow control arm using one
1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and one 1/4" lock nut. See
figure 10. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. THE FLOW
CONTROL LINK MUST PIVOT FREELY.
16. Place vinyl grip on the flow control arm. See
figure 10.
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
FLOW CONTROL ARM —__.
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
CONTROL
ROD
EXTENSION
SPRING
1/4" HEX LOCK NUT 7. 14" x5/8"
* HEX BOLT
FIGURE 11
19. Place a 5/16" flat washer over the end of flow | 21. Assemble the flow control mounting bracket and
EXTENSION
SPRING
control rod, and insert end of rod through slot the handle tube (short) to the handle tube (long)
in flow control mount bracket and through the ~~ using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, two 5/16" flat
hole in flow control link. Secure with a 3/32" x washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure
3/4" cotter pin. See figure 12. 14. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
| 22. Place a handle grip on each handle tube. See
figure 14.
HANDLE GRIP | FLOW CONTROL
1/4" x 1-3/4" MOUNTING BRACKET
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WASHER
| ; 23. Assemble the flow control gage onto the flow control
| / mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a
~ nylon washer and hand knob. See figure 15.
3/32" 24, Move flow control arm to off position and push flow .
COTTER control mounting bracket toward hopper until closure
PIN plate (located in bottom of hopper) is completely
closed. Tighten 1/4" hex lock nuts assembled in step
21. See figure 15. o
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
FIGURE 12
20. Hook free end of flow control rod through hole in | |
slide gate bracket located near bottom of - HAND KNOB =
hopper. See figure 13. | | | NYLON | © OFF
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FLOW
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MOUNTING
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FLOW
CONTROL | FIGURE 15 — a
25. Pre-lubricate per lubrication section on page 9
FIGURE 13 | before operating spreader. a.
OPERATION
The application spread pattern should overlap to
insure uniform coverage at the edges. The approx-
imate distance between each pass is shown in the
application diagram. See figure 16.
APPLICATION DIAGRAM
FLOW RATE CHART
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Flow Rate Setting
MATERIAL TYPE At 3 M.P.H.
Light Heavy
Fertilizer Granular --- 3 5
Pelleted --- 5 7
Grass Seed Fine-Blue- |
grass, | 2 4
Coarse-Rye,
Fescue, 6 8
Ice Melters Granular
Pelleted 6 8
FIGURE 16
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3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100
feet in 23 seconds.
FLOW RATE ADJUSTMENT.
(See figure 17)
1. Push forward on the flow control arm to off
position and pull back to on position. The higher
the number on flow rate gage the larger the
opening in the bottom of hopper.
2. REFER TO FLOW RATE CHART AND
INSTRUCTIONS ON FERTILIZER BAG TO
SELECT PROPER FLOW RATE SETTING.
3. Loosen the hand knob to set the flow gage
to the desired flow setting and tighten the hand
knob.
4. Always move flow control arm to off
position before stopping or turning spreader.
5. The spreader should be moving before you move
the flow control arm to the on position.
FLOW CONTROL ARM
HAND KNOB
FLOW
RATE GAGE:
FIGURE 17
mm) NOTE
Do not use powdered lime, only
granulated materials are approved for
use.
1. Determine approximate square footage of area
to be covered and estimate amount of fertilizer
or seed required.
2. With flow control arm in off position, set flow
rate gage at number indicated in flow rate
chart—light or heavy application rate. Also, refer
to the bag instructions for manufacturers
recommended settings.
3. Break up lumpy fertilizer as you fill hopper. *
4. To broadcast, always have spreader in motion
before opening closure plate. Do not allow
spreader to sit stationary with flow control arm
in ON position. If fertilizer is accidentially
deposited too heavily in a small area, soak down
thoroughly with garden hose or sprinkler to
prevent burning of lawn.
IMPORTANT: Application rates (shown on chart)
are affected by humidity and moisture content
of material (granular and pellet); therefore, minor
setting adjustments may be necessary to
compensate for this condition. The rate chart
is calculated for light and heavy application. The
faster you walk, the wider the broadcast width.
A variation in speed will determine the flow
rates and width of broadcast.
A CAUTION
When broadcasting weed control
fertilizers make sure broadcast pattern
does not hit evergreen trees, flowers
or shurbs.
2.
MAINTENANCE
1.
Do not store spreader with any material left in
hopper.
Clean your spreader after use. Flush thoroughly
with water. |
If for any reason the axle, gear and sprocket
assembly is disassembled, be sure to mark
position of parts as they are removed. Drive
wheel and sprocket position determine relation
- direction of spreader plate. See figure 5. With
reassembly of gear and sprocket use shim
washers (see page 10 Ref. No. 21) as needed
for minimum backlash. Add grease to gear and
sprocket.
If agitator wire becomes damaged or worn it can
be replaced. Loosen 3/8'' lock nut on the top
of sprocket shaft until agitator wire is free.
Remove old agitator wire from hole in agitator
sleeve and replace with new agitator wire.
Position agitator wire so that sprocket shaft
turns freely and tighten 3/8’’ lock nut on top
of sprocket shaft. See figure 18. |
3/8” LOCKNUT
SPROCKET
AGITATOR
WIRE
6. Heavy moisture condtions may require a cover
over the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl
cover acts as a wind and moisture shield, but
should not be used as rain cover. See figure 19.
OPTIONAL VINYL HOPPER
COVER #43962
FIGURE 19
LUBRICATION
(See figure 20)
1. Арр\у a little automotive grease as needed to
the sprocket and gear. В
2. Oil nylon bushings on sprocket shaft as shown
in figure 20.
3. Oil axle/shaft bushing on axle as shown in
figure 20. |
4. Oil right hand wheel bearing as needed.
FIGURE 18
5.
Keep tires inflated to 15-20 PS.I. Do not over
inflate. |
A MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE 30 PSI
OIL
GREASE
FIGURE 20
REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02101
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- REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02101
DESCRIPTION
REF. | PART |QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. | PART |QTY.
NO. NO. _ NO. NO. -
A 44466 | 1 Hopper 33 | 44468 | 1 | Sprocket- 6 Tooth
2 43882 | 6 Rivet, Stainless 34 | 44514 | 1 | Rod, Flow Control
3 | 62482 | 1 | Ass'y, Guide Closure 35 | 23525 | 2 | Brace, Hitch
4 44462 | 1 Tube, Frame 36 | 23762 | 1 | Support, Shaft
5 23753 | 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket 37 [1509-069 12 | Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Lg.*
6 23758 | 1 Slide Gate Bracket 38 | 43866 | 2 | Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8" Lg. Gr. 5
7 43648 | 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.* 39 [1543-069] 7 | Washer, Nylon |
8 | 23756 | 1 | Flow Control Link 40 | 43088 | 9 | Washer, Flat 1/4" Std.*
“9 43013 | 18 | Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd. * 41 | 23755 | 1 | Gage, Flow Control
10 | 43808 | 1 Tube, Crossover 42 | 23754 | 1 | Bracket, Flow Control Mount
11 | 43084 | 2 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.*| 43 | 46886 | 1 | Gear, Plastic
12 | 43086 | 2 | Washer, Lock 5/16" |.D.* 44 | 23759 | 1 | Flow Control Arm
13 | 43064 | 2 | Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18 Thd.* 45 | 44101 | 1 | Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.*
14 | 44463 | 1 Tube, Handle (Long) 46 | 23533 | 1 | Plate, Closure
15 | 44456 | 1 Wheel Ass'y., 14" x 4" 47 | 43000 | 1 | Spring, Extension
16 | 44457 | 1 | Wheel Ass'y. 14" x 4" (W/Hole) | -48 | 43848 | 1 | Grip, Flow Control Arm
17 | 44464 | 1 Tube, Handle (Short) 49 | 44481 | 1 | Cap, Vinyl
18 23752 | 1 Shaft, Axle | 50 | 43093 | 1 | Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1 1/2" La.+
“19 | 43851 | 2 Pin, Spring 3/16" Dia.x 1-1/4" Lg.| 51 | 43009 | 4 | Washer, 1-5/8" O.D. x 25/32" 1.D.
20 | 43871 | 1 Bushing, Axle Shaft 52 | 43849 | 1 | Knob, Plastic 1/4-20 Thd.
21 [1540-0321 5 | Washer, Flat .78" 1.D. 53 | 44285 | 1 | Bushing, Delrin 3/8" |.D.
22 [1540-162] 1 | Washer, Std. 3/4" 54 | 43054 | 1 | Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2" Lg. Gr. 5.
23 | 44798 | 2 | Bearing, Flange 55 | 44482 | 2 | Grip, Handle
24 | 44494 | 1 Spacer, 1" O.D. x 1.33" Lg. 56 | 43082 | 4 | Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.*
25 | 23524 | 1 | Shaft, Sprocket > 577 | 41576 | 2 | Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1 -3/4" Lg. Gr. 5 |
26 | 04367 | 1 Spreader Plate | 58 | 44465 | 1 | Tube, Leg Stand
27 | 43850 | 1 | Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8" Lg. | 59 | 43962 | 1 | Optional Vinyl Hopper Cover
28 | 44500 | 1 Spacer, 1" O.D. x 1" Lg. 60 | 44566 | 1 | Spring, Torsion
29 | 44285 | 1 Bushing, Delrin 3/8" 1.D. .61 | 43012 | 1 | Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. Gr. 5
30 | 23766 | 1 | Sleeve, Agitator 62 | 46055 | 1 -| Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia.x 1" Lg.
31 43878 | 1 Wire, Agitator 63 | 44950 | 1 | Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. -
32 | 43070 | 3 | Washer, Flat 3/8" 64 |R19111116| 3 | Washer, Flat 5/16"
46508 | 1 | Owners Manual
*Purchase common hardware locally.
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AGRI-FAB LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS COVERED: This Warranty covers only the original retail purchaser of an AGRI-FAB product or part. It is
not transferable.
HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST: This Warranty remains in force for 1 year from the date of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED: Any defect in material or workmanship of your AGRI-FAB product or part.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
1. This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable
manufacturers warranty on these items
2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of
the purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be
paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by AGRI-FAB.
3. This Warranty applies only to products, which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply to any product,
which has been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage,
or to normal wear of the product. = —
4. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments,
standard hardware and normal maintenance.
5. AGRI-FAB does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of
America, its possessions and territories, except those sold through AGRI-FAB’s authorized channels of
export distribution.
WHAT AGRI-FAB WILL DO: Repair or replace your AGRI-FAB product or part.
HOW TO GET SERVICE: Deliver the AGRI-FAB product or part to AGRI-FAB's local authorized service dealer or
distributor. If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of AGRI-FAB, inc., and P.O. BOX 903, SULLIVAN, ILLINOIS 61951. The return of a product or part
to AGRI-FAB will not be accepted unless prior written permission has been extended by AGRI-FAB.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE
CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET
FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, IN NO EVENT SHALL AGRI-FAB BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
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