Agri-Fab 45-0214 Use and Care Manual
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1. 24 Assemble the flow control gage onto the flow control mounting bracket as shown in figure 15 Secure with nylon washer and hand knob 25 Move flow control arm to off position and push flow control mounting bracket toward hopper until closure piate located in bottom of hopper is completely closed Tighten 1 4 hex lock nuts assembled in step 22 See figure 15 HAND MS NYLON WASHER 7 FLOW CONTROL GAGE CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET FIGURE 15 o 26 Pre lubricate per lubrication section on page 9 before operating spreader o 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 a are Le SN tate ata has SERS ARAN SOSA su z ANNA SS RSN SS aita Sn RS oo FIGURE 16 gt NOTE 3 M PH 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 bef2. Dia x 5 8 11 44587 43852 23766 43878 43088 44468 44514 23525 23780 44482 43866 1543 069 R19111116 23755 62732 62798 23759 44101 23533 43000 43848 44481 44663 R19171616 43849 44285 43082 44619 44668 NN N Sa OS a 2 CO GN m e Tube Leg Stand Bushing Nylon 375 I D Sleeve Agitator Wire Agitator Washer Flat 1 4 Std Sprocket 6T Rod Flow Control Brace Hitch Support Shaft Grip Handle Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 5 8 Lg Gr 5 Washer Nylon Washer 5 16 SAE Gage Flow Control Ass y Flow Control Mount Ass y Gear Flow Control Arm Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 Lg Plate Closure Spring Extension Grip Flow Control Arm Cap Vinyl Hub Cap Washer 17 32 x 1 x 16 Ga Knob Plastic 1 4 20 Thd Bushing Delring 375 I D Nut Hex Lock 3 8 16 Thd Optional Vinyl Hopper Cover Owner s Manual REPAIR PARTS 303 West Raymond Street Sullivan Illinois 61951 217 728 8388
3. 1 4 lock nut See figure 11 DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN FLOW CONTROL ARM MUST PIVOT FREELY 19 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 FLOW CONTROL FLOW CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET LT FLOW CONTROL ROD aa z ARS EXTENSION SPRING e j d kzi 4 a EA m nr NA de Ef 1 4 HEX A 114 x 5 8 LOCK NUT HEX BOLT FIGURE 11 20 Place 5 16 SAE washer on end of flow control link align with slot in flow control mounting bracket and insert end of flow control rod through slot and hole in flow control link Secure with 3 32 cotter pin See figure 12 FLOW CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET Y RS wy s 1 4 FLAT WASHER COTTER PIN FIGURE 12 21 Hook free end of flow control rod through hole in slide gate bracket located near bottom of hopper See figure 13 of _ SLIDE GATE HOPPER BRACKET FIGURE 13 22 Assemble flow control mounting bracket and the handle tube short to the handle tube long using two 1 4 x 1 1 2 hex bolts two 5 16 SAE washers and two 1 4 hex lock nuts DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME 23 Place handle grip on each handle tube See figure 14 FLOW CONTROL 1 4 x 1 1 2 MOUNTING BRACKET HANDLE GR TUBE SHORT HANDLE 7 TUBE DOY LONG HANDLE GRIP 30 r FIGURE 14
4. e one each side using two 1 4 x 1 1 2 and two 1 4 lock nuts See figure 8 DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME 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 1 2 hex bolt and 1 4 lock nut See figure 8 Tighten all hex nuts and bolts following same sequence as assembled in steps 10 11 and 12 DO NOT COLLAPSE TUBE WHEN TIGHTENING HANDLE TUBE LONG HITCH BRACE HEX BOLT 1 4 x 1 1 2 wake 114 x 1 1 2 1 4 HEX HEX BOLT LOCK NUT CROSSOVER TUBE Flat 1 4 HEX NUT WASHER FIGURE 8 14 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 15 Place vinyl cap on the leg stand tube See figure 9 HANDLE TUBE 1 4 x 1 1 2 HEX BOLT LEG STAND TUBE FIGURE 9 16 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 5 DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN FLOW CONTROL LINK MUST PIVOT FREELY 17 Place vinyl grip on the flow control arm See figure 10 FLOW CONTROL LINK FLOW CONTROL a ARM 1 4 x 5 8 HEX BOLT 1 4 HEX LOCK NUT SMALLEST HOLE FIGURE 10 18 Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control mounting bracket using one 1 4 x 5 8 hex bolt and one
5. ing condition Read instructions and caution notes for handling spreading of materials purchased for spreading Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual INVOLVED Handle Tube short Flow Control Rod leg Stand Tube Wheels R H and L H Hopper Assembly Hardware Package not shown FIGURE 2 HARDWARE PACKAGE Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Long Vinyl Cap Hex Lock Nuts 1 4 20 Thread Spacer Tube Hand Knob Nylon Washer Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 Long Flat Washer 5 16 SAE Handle Grip Grip Extension Spring Flow Control Link 1 4 x 5 8 K 17 32 x 1 1 4 x 1 1 2 D ED 1 4 LOCK NUT 5 16 SAE NYLON WASHER FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART R en DESCRIPTION Ee DESCRIPTION Push Nut Hub Cap Flat Washers E O D Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 5 8 Long dt A A et O RA pate a BO ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 Pliers 2 7 16 Open or Boxed End Wrench SPACER 1 Small Hammer 1 Remove the spreader loose parts and hardware ROUND END package from the carton See figures 1 and 2 ES 7 N x SH gt S 2 Turn the spreader upside down as shown in al figure 3 so that it rests on the hopper 1 DIA FLAT WASHER FIGURE 4 5 Place one 1 diameter flat washer and hub cap onto axle outside of wheel Using small hammer lightly ta
6. ore stopping or turning spreader 5 The spreader should be moving before you move the flow control arm to the on position RATE GAGE FIGURE 17 FLOW RATE CHART Flow Rate Setting MATERIAL TYPE At 3 M P H Fertilizer Granular 3 5 Pelleted 5 7 Grass Seed 2 4 6 8 Ice Melters Pelleted E gt vor Do not use powdered lime only granulated materials are approved for use Fine Blue grass Coarse Rye Fescue Granular 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 faste
7. owners manual Model No 45 0214 CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully PRINTED IN U S A BROADCAST SPREADER 70 PUSH e Assembly e Operation e Maintenance e Repair Parts Agri el A Ml 303 WEST RAYMOND SULLIVAN ILLINOIS 61951 FORM NO 44668 12 90 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS The following safety precautions are suggested This broadcast spreader is designed engineered and tested to offer reasonably safe and effective service provided it is operated in strict accordance with these instructions Failure to do so may result in personal injury Always observe the rules of safe operation 1 Do not allow anyone to operate the broadcast spreader without proper instructions 2 Do not permit children to operate the broadcast spreader YOUR 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 CARTON CONTENTS LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON Handle Tube long Braces Flow Control Mount Bracket Flow Control Gage Flow Control Arm O1 e WN FIGURE 1 3 LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IT MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT SAFETY IS Eye protection should be worn when operating spreader Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe work
8. p hub cap until snug against wheel See figure 5 HOPPER 1 DIA FLAT WASHER FIGURE 3 3 Assemble one spacer and one 1 diameter flat 3 washer to each end of axle See figure 4 ly SHORT HUB OUTSIDE 4 Place wheel with round center hole onto round end of axle The side of the wheel with the shortest hub must be toward outside of axle See figure 4 and 5 FIGURE 5 Place wheel with flat sided center hole onto swaged end of axle The side of the wheel with the shortest hub must be toward outside of axle See figure 6 Place hub cap onto axle outside of wheel Using a small hammer lightly tap hub cap until snug against wheel See figure 6 Y SHORT HUB OUTSIDE FLAT SIDED CENTER HOLE FIGURE 6 8 Lay the broadcast spreader down so it rests on its front Flow chart should be up Remove the 1 4 hex bolt flat washer and hex lock nut from the center of the crossover tube See figure 7 CROSSOVER Z ee ds A PS 1 4 HEX BOLT f l A On TRS de U gt e as FLAT WASHER SUPPORT HEX NUT FIGURE 7 10 11 12 13 Place the handle tube long on the crossover tube align the holes in hitch tube crossover tube and shaft support assemble with 1 4 hex bolt flat washer and hex nut removed in step 8 See figures 7 and 8 MAKE ONLY FINGER TIGHT AT THIS TIME Assemble two hitch braces to the inside of the hopper fram
9. r you walk the wider the broadcast width A variation in speed will determine the flow rates and width of broadcast CAUTION When broadcasting weed control fertilizers make sure broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees flowers or shrubs MAINTENANCE 5 Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over the hopper to keep contents dry The vinyl cover acts as a wind and moisture shield but 1 Do not store spreader with any material left should not be used as rain cover See figure 19 in hopper OPTIONAL VINYL HOPPER COVER 44619 2 Clean your spreader after use Flush thoroughly with water 3 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 4 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 FIGURE 19 Position agitator wire so that sprocket shaft turns freely and tighten 3 8 lock nut on top LUBRICATION of sprocket shaft See figure 18 See figure 20 1 Apply a little automotive grease as needed to
10. the sprocket and gear 2 Oil nylon bushings on sprocket shaft as shown 3 8 LOCKNUT __ in figure 20 3 Oil axle shaft bushing on axle as shown in SPROCKET figure 20 PHARE 4 Oil right hand wheel bearing as needed AGITATOR WIRE FIGURE 18 e FIGURE 20 REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45 0214 10 REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45 0214 ne PART NO ene DESCRIPTION z PART NO on DESCRIPTION 44624 Hopper Broadcast Spreader Lg Gr 5 Lock Washer Spring 1 4 D Spring Torsion NO 43177 44566 44590 Tube Handle long 44631 Wheel Ass y 12 x 1 75 44630 Wheel Ass y 12 x 1 75 drive 44589 Tube Handle short 23781 Shaft Axle 44665 Pin Roll 5 32 Dia x 1 25 Lg 44672 Bushing Axle Shaft 44137 Washer Flat 1 2 D R19171616 Washer Flat 17 32 I D 741 0248 Bearing Flange 44593 Spacer 75 O D x 1 75 Lg Shaft Sprocket Spreader Plate 23524 04367 43850 Lg Purchase common hardward locally 2 43882 6 Rivet Stainless 3 62482 1 Ass y Guide Closure 4 44588 1 Tube Frame 5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket 6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket 7 43648 20 Bolt 1 4 20 1 1 2 Lg 8 23756 1 Flow Control Link 9 43013 24 Nut Hex Lock 1 4 20 Thd 10 44591 1 Tube Crossover 11 43012 1 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Pin Spring 1 8
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