Agri-Fab 45-0414 User manual

125 LB. TOW

BROADCAST SPREADER

FORM NO. 40454 (11/06)

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

Model No.

45-0414

45-0415

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

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OWNERS MANuAL

CARTON CONTENTS

913

1 Drawbar Tube

2 Flow Control Rod

3 Bent Hitch Brace

4 Flow Control Bracket

5 Hopper Assembly

6 Hopper Screen

7 Straight Hitch Brace

8 Control Tube

9 RH Wheel

10 LH Wheel

11 Flow Control Arm

12 Top Hitch (tall)

13 Bottom Hitch (short)

14 Reinforcement Strap

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.

• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as

outlined in this manual.

• Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninrst(low)gearand

with the engine at low speed, and gradually increase

speed as conditions permit.

• 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!

• Never allow children to operate the tractor or spreader

attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without

proper instructions.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OuT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAuTIONS.

IT MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOuR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

HARDWARE PACKAGE

REF QTY DESCRIPTION

A 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 2-1/4"

B 3 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 2-1/2"

C 5 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"

D 8 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/2"

E 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"

G 2 Nylock Nut, 3/8"

H 18 Nylock Nut, 1/4"

I 2 Nylon Washer

J 4 Washer, Small

K 1 Hair Cotter Pin

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

M 1 Cotter Pin, 9/64 x 1-1/2"

REF QTY DESCRIPTION

N 1 Spacer, .64 x .84 x 1

O 1 Spacer, .64 x 1 x 2.94

P 6 Washer, Large

Q 1 Wing Nut, 1/4"

R 1 Spacer, .39 x .56 x .62

S 1 Spring

T 1 Adjustable Stop

U 1 Grip

V 1 Hitch Pin

W 1 Engagement Bracket

X 1 Spring

ABC

ASSEMBLY INSTRuCTIONS

TOOLS REQuIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Pliers

(2) 7/16" Wrenches

(2) 1/2" Wrenches

(2) 9/16" Wrenches

FIGuRE 1

FIGuRE 3

FIGuRE 4

LARGE HOLE

SMALL HOLE

WHEEL

WITHOUT BOLT

LONG END

TO INSIDE

SMALL HOLE

FIGuRE 2

REINFORCEMENT STRAP

FIGuRE 5

LONG END

TO OUTSIDE

WHEEL

WITH BOLT

LARGE HOLE

After assembling bracket (W) to axle, tighten both bolts.

Loosen bolt through axle just enough that bracket (W) can

pivotbutwillstayinplace.Seegure4.

STRAIGHT

HITCH

BRACE

BENT

HITCH

BRACE

Assemble bent hitch braces and then straight hitch braces

to inside of spreader frame. Straight hitch braces must be

toinsideofbenthitchbraces.Seegure5.

TIGHTEN WITH WRENCHES

TIGHTEN WITH FINGERS

FIGuRE 7

TOP HITCH (TALL)

BOTTOM HITCH (SHORT)

CLIP

SCREEN

FIGuRE 6

HDRAWBAR TUBE

STRAGHT

HITCH

BRACE

LOWER HANDLE TUBE

FIGuRE 8

FIGuRE 9

CONTROL TUBE

Assemble drawbar tubes to inside of lower handle tubes.

Assemble straight hitch braces to outside of lower handle

tubes.Seegure6.

FIGuRE 6

FIGuRE 8

FIGuRE 9

TIGHTEN FASTENERS

Tighten fasteners in the order below.

FIGuRE 10

FIGuRE 11

FLOW CONTROL

BRACKET

FIGuRE 12

FIGuRE 13

FIGuRE 14

FLOW CONTROL ARM

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

CONTINuE TO NEXT PAGE

FIGuRE 15

Slipthesmallspring(X)ontotheendowcontrolrodand

thenattachittothepatternplate.Seegure15.

CALIBRATING FLOW CONTROL ARM

Flow control mounting bracket (gure 16 and 17)

a. Setadjustablestopat"OFF"position.Moveowcontrol

arm against adjustable stop.

b. Slideowcontrolmountingbracketalongcontroltube

until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.

c. Snugthenutsjustenoughtoholdowcontrolmounting

bracket in place.

d. Setadjustablestopat"5".Withowcontrolarmresting

against stop, verify that closure plate is open about half

way.

e. Ifclosureplateisnotopenabouthalfway,slideow

control mounting bracket up or down control tube until

closure plate will open about half way at "5" and will

close completely when arm is pushed past adjustable

stop to "OFF" position. Tighten the 5/16" nylock hex

nuts.

"5"

"OFF"

FIGuRE 16

FIGuRE 17

OPERATION

HOW TO uSE YOuR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

(Refertogure16and17)

1. Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to

thedesiredow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

owratesetting.

3. Pulltheowcontrolarmfromthe"OFF"positionand

rest it against the adjustable stop for the “ON” position.

Push the ow control arm past the stop, toward the

hopper for the “OFF” position.

uSING THE PATTERN ADJuSTMENT PLATE

The pattern adjustment plate is used to adjust the ow

of material being spread to the left or right side. The

pattern adjustment plate is the bottom stainless steel plate

underneath the hopper.

The adjustment of the pattern plate is sensitive. It is

recommended that you test your spread pattern in a small

arearst.

1. Toadjusttheowtobeheaviertotheleftside,tighten

the thumbscrew so the plate will not pull out as far.

Seegure18.

2. To adjust the ow to be heavier to the right side,

loosen the thumbscrew so the plate will pull out farther.

Seegure18.

FIGuRE 18

THUMB SCREW

FIGuRE 11

TIGHTEN FASTENERS

Tighten the nut (H) and then loosen

justenoughthattheowcontrolarm

moves freely.

uSING YOuR SPREADER

The use of powdered lawn chemicals is not recommended,

due to difculty 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llingthehopper,settheadjustablestoptothe

proper setting.Refer to the Application Chart on this page

and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the

properowratesetting.

3. Movetheowcontrolarmpasttheadjustablestoptothe

“OFF” position so that the closure plate is shut.

4. Fill the hopper, breaking up any lumpy fertilizer.

5. 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owratetomaintainthesamecoverage.Thefaster

you travel, the wider the broadcast width.

6. Always start the spreader in motion before opening the

closure plate.

7. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping

the spreader.

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gure19.Theapproximate

broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the

Application Diagramgure19.

10. Whenbroadcastingweedcontrolfertilizers,make surethe

broadcastpatterndoesnothitevergreentrees,owers

or shrubs.

FIGuRE 19

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.

APPLICATION CHART

MATERIAL

TYPE

FLOW SETTING

3 MPH

(100 FT. IN 23 SEC.)

SPREAD

WIDTH IN

FEET

FERTILIZER

Powder

Granular

Pelleted

Organic

GRASS SEED

Fine

Coarse

ICE MELTER

3-5

6-8

3-4

4-5

6-8

3-4

8-10

10-12

6-8

6-7

8-9

10-12

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

OVERLAP

REFER

CHARTS

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 OR 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inatedbeforeeachuse.

Do not inate tires beyond maximum recommended

pressure.

CLEANING

4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and

allow to dry before storing.

LuBRICATE(Seegure20)

5. Remove one small and two large hairpins and separate

the gearbox housings.

6. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the

gears.

7. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft.

Apply grease to the axle at least once a year, or more

often as needed.

8. Oil (idler) wheel at least once a year or more often as

needed.

9. Install gearbox housings and secure with hairpins.

STORAGE

1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and

allow to dry before storing.

2. Store in a clean, dry area.

SERVICE AND ADJuSTMENTS

1. If the axle and gear assembly is disassembled, mark

down the positions of the parts as they are removed.

The large gear position in relation to the small gear

determines which direction the spreader plate will

spin. Be sure to reassemble them in their original

positions. (Refer to parts exploded view on page 10).

Ensure washer (Refer to item 33 on page 10 and 11)

is in place when assembling the axle components.

Add grease to gears.

2. If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn, it

can be replaced. Remove old agitator hairpin from

hole in impeller shaft and replace with new agitator

hairpin.Seegure21.

OIL

GREASE

HAIRPIN

FIGuRE 20

SPROCKET

SHAFT

AGITATOR

HAIRPIN

FIGuRE 21

CAuTION: DO NOT inatetiresbeyondthe

maximum recommended pressure printed

on side of tire.

REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER

MODELS 45-0414, 45-0415

53 45

45 65

33 31

33 36

25 28

1918 15 8

16 46

19 63 8

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