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owners
manual
model no.
45-02153
100 lB.Tow
BroaDCasT sPreaDer
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 40471 (Rev. 05/09/08)
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Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1- 1/2"
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Nylock Nuts, 1/4-20
Nylon Washer
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1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Hair Cotter Pin
Hitch Pin
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K
Spacers
D
L
Nylon Wing Nut
Adjustable Stop
Flow Control Link
Grip
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Flat Washer, 5/16"
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Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4"
Flat Washers 1/2"
Hub Cap
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6. 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. See figure
2. Do not tighten at this time.
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
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
CROSSOVER
MIDDLE BOLT
TUBE
1. Removethespreader,loosepartsandhardwarepackage
from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and
identify using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.
HITCH
TUBE
2. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1,
so that it rests on the hopper.
MIDDLE
LOCK NUT
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
HITCH BRACE
HITCH BRACE
FIGure 2
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 3.
FIGure 1
AXLE
3. Removethelocknutfromthemiddleboltinthecrossover
tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt in place.
See figure 2.
SPACER
4. Assembletheshortendofthehitchtubeontothemiddle
bolt and secure it with the same lock nut you removed.
Do not tighten at this time. See figure 2.
ImPorTanT: The hitch tube must attach to the side of the
crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate.
1/2" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
5. Assemblethetwohitchbracestotheinsideofthehopper
frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex
bolts and two 1/4" nylock nuts. See figure 2. Do not
tighten at this time.
FIGure 3
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9. Place the wheel (long end of hub first) onto the end of
the axle that has no indents. See figure 4.
13. 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. 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 4.
HITCH PIN
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
END WITH NO
CROSS HOLE
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
HAIR COTTER PIN
FIGure 6
HUB CAP
FIGure 4
14. Assemble the flow control link (end with small hole) to
the flow control arm using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, a nylon
washeranda1/4"nylocknutasshowninfigure7.Tighten
carefully. The flow control link should not be loose but
should pivot with no more than slight resistance.
11. Place the drive wheel onto the end of the axle that has
an indent. The long end of the hub goes to the inside.
See figure 5.
12. 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 5.
FLOW CONTROL
LINK
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
SMALLEST
HOLE
HUB CAP
NYLON
WASHER
FIGure 7
FIGure 5
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15. 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.
Tightencarefully.Theflowcontrolarmshouldbesnug,
but should pivot with no more than a slight resistance.
16. Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 8.
18. 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
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
MOUNTING
BRACKET
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
FIGure 10
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
(2) NYLON
WASHERS
FIGure 8
19. Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the hitch
tube using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts, six 5/16" flat
washers and two 1/4" nylock nuts as shown in figure
11. Do not tighten at this time.
17. 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.
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
3/32"
COTTER
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
PIN
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
SLOT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
FIGure 11
FIGure 9
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20. 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.
21. 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.
NYLON
WING NUT
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
e. If closure plate does not open half way, it may be
closedtoofarat"OFF".Adjustpositionofflowcontrol
mountingbracketuntilclosureplatewillopenabout
half way at "5" and still close when arm is locked
in "OFF". Tighten 1/4" lock nuts.
NYLON
WASHER
OFF
ON
ADJUSTABLE
STOP
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
FIGure 12
OFF
ON
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
AJDUSTABLE
STOP
SETTING "5"
FIGure 13
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oPeraTIon
How To useYour sPreaDer
REFER
TO
CHARTS
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.
OVERLAP
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.
FIGure 14
usInGYour sPreaDer
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.
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
pageandtotheinstructionsonthefertilizerbagtoselect
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. Alwaysstartthetractorinmotionbeforeopeningclosure
plate.
7. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping
the tractor.
8. Iffertilizerisaccidentallydepositedtooheavilyinasmall
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.
aPPlICaTIon CHarT (sHIelD uP)
TYPe
sPreaD
wIDTH
maTerIal
Flow seTTInG
FerTIlIZer
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
3 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 5
6 - 8
3' - 4'
8' - 10'
10' - 12'
6' - 8'
Organic
Grass seeD
Fine
Coarse
3 - 4
4 - 5
6 - 8
6' - 7'
8' - 9'
10' - 12'
ICe melTer
11. Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over
the hopper to keep contents dry. A vinyl cover listed on
page 11 can be ordered as an option.The vinyl cover
acts as a wind and moisture shield, but should not be
used as a rain cover.
oPeraTInG sPeeD - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
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maInTenanCe
serVICe anD aDJusTmenTs
CHeCK For loose FasTeners
rePlaCInG sloTTeD Gear
1. Before each use make a thorough visual check of the
spreaderforanyboltsandnutswhichmayhaveloosened.
Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
1. If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is
disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts as
theyareremoved.Thedrivewheelandsprocketpositions
in relation to the slotted gear determine which direction
thespreaderplatewillspin.Besuretoreassemblethem
in their original positions. (Refer to figure 5 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.
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. Checkiftiresareadequatelyinflatedbeforeeachuse.Do
not inflate beyond maximum recommended pressure.
CleanInG
loCKeD uP sPreaDer
1. Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the
CauTIon: Do noT inflate tires beyond the
maximum recommended pressure printed
on side of tire.
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.
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.
7. Secure the shaft support plate in this position by
retightening all three nuts that you loosened.
SLOTTED GEAR
OIL
OIL
GREASE
FIGure 15
SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE
sToraGe
FIGure 16
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry
off before storing.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
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44624
46055
62482
40469
23753
23758
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Hopper
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44468
C-9M5732
40883
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Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8" Lg.
Sprocket, 6 Tooth
Pop Rivet (not shown)
Hopper Cover (Optional-not included)
Hairpin Agitator
Washer, 5/16 SAE
Bushing, Delrin
Rod, Flow Control
Brace, Hitch
Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.
Ass'y, Guide Closure
Tube, Frame
Slide Gate Angle Bracket
Slide Gate Bracket
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Lg. *
Flow Control Link
48934
32 R19111116
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
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42
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44
44285
44469
23525
23780
47141
44950
1543-69
43088
24858
24855
46885
24859
44101
23533
47623
43848
43343
44663
40471
22 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20
1
9
7
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
6
4
2
2
1
1
Tube, Crossover
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
Spring, Torsion
Tube, Hitch
Drive Wheel
Wheel
Bracket, Hitch
Shaft, Axle
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
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Adjustable Stop
Bracket, Flow Control Mount
Gear, Plastic
Flow Control Arm
Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.*
Plate, Closure
Pin, Spring 5/32" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg. 45
Bushing, Axle Shaft
Washer, Shim 1/2"
Washer, Flat 1/2"
Bearing, Flange
Tube, Spacer
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47
48
49
50
Hitch Pin
22 R19171616
Grip, Flow Control Arm
Hair Cotter Pin, #4 1/8"
Hub Cap
23
24
25
26
47963
46501
25305
04367
Shaft, Sprocket
Spreader Plate
Owner's Manual
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Sullivan, IL. 61951
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