Operator's IVlanuai CRRFr. NRN° BROADCAST SPREADER DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 Model No. 486.24321 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO.
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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) j6 ........... 4 TOOLS (!) (2) (2) (1) 5 REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Pliers 7/16" Open or Box End Wrenches 1/2" Open or Box End Wrenches Small Hammer / , , Turn the spreader upside down so that it rests on the hopper.
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3) STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5) * • * 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. 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.
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7) STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9) * * 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. FLOW CONTROL LINK Place a 5/16" fiat washer onto the end of the flow control rod.
STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11) STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13) • • • • • 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 \ Position the flow control mounting bracket. Push on flow control arm until it locks in "OFF" position.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER APPLICATION DIAGRAM 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.
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. 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.
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