Agri-Fab 45-0463 User manual

Agri-Fab
Brand
Agri-Fab
Model
45-0463
Category
Spreader
Type
User manual

Agri-Fab 45-0463 - 130 LB Tow Spreader

Keep your lawn lush and healthy with the Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 LB Tow Spreader! Designed for easy and accurate application of lawn and garden chemicals, this efficient spreader has an impressive 130 lb capacity and a convenient flow control system that lets you adjust the spread width to match your application needs.

The robust construction ensures durability, while the simple assembly and easy-to-use controls make it a breeze to operate.

Agri-Fab 45-0463 - 130 LB Tow Spreader

Keep your lawn lush and healthy with the Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 LB Tow Spreader! Designed for easy and accurate application of lawn and garden chemicals, this efficient spreader has an impressive 130 lb capacity and a convenient flow control system that lets you adjust the spread width to match your application needs.

The robust construction ensures durability, while the simple assembly and easy-to-use controls make it a breeze to operate.

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130 LB. TOW SPREADER
ÉPANDEUR REMORQUÉ DE 130 LB. (59 KG)
ESPARCIDOR DE REMOLQUE DE 130 LBS. (59 KG)
FORM NO. 41179 (05/17/10)
OWNERS MANUAL
NOTICE D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
Model No.
Modèle No.
Modelo No.
45-0463
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
ATTENTION:
Lire et suivre attentivement
les instructions et
consignes de sécurité de
cette notice.
PRECAUCION:
Lea cuidadosamente
los Procedimientos e
Instrucciones para la
Operación Segura de la
Máquina.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
• Seguridad
• Ensamblaje
• Operación
• Mantenimiento
• PiezasdeRepuesto
• Sécurité
• Montage
• Utilisation
• Entretien
• PiècesdeRechange
Call1-800-448-9282formissingpartsorassemblyhelp.
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SAFETY RULES
Remember,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usingpowerequipment.
CARTON CONTENTS
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH
THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY
OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF
CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 1 HopperAssembly
2 1 42008 Tube,RHHitchSupport
3 1 42009 Tube,LHHitchSupport
4 1 66866 FlowControlAssembly
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
5 1 42010 Tube,Hitch
6 1 41204 Tube,Control
7 1 23687 Bracket,Hitch
Exercisecautionatalltimeswhenusingpower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.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethetractororspreaderattachment,anddonotallowadultstooperatewithoutproper•
instructions.
Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninrst(low)gearandwiththeengineatlowspeed,andgraduallyincreasespeed•
asconditionspermit.Maximumtowingspeed-6M.P.H.
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!
Followmaintenanceandlubricationinstructionsasoutlinedinthismanual.•
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HARDWARE PACKAGE
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REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
9 1 47623 Pin,Hitch3/8x3FlatHd
11 2 46699 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x2
12 3 43648 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1-1/2
13 2 43840 Bolt,Hex5/16-18x1-1/4
15 2 47810 Nut,Hex5/16-18Nylock
16 6 47189 Nut,Hex1/4-20Nylock
17 1 43013 Nut,Hex1/4-20Lock
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
19 1 43343 Pin,HairCotter3/32x2-5/16
22 1 720-04039 Knob
23 1 26733 Lever,FlowControl
25 3 49449 Plug,1"ODTube
57 1 47856 Screw,Lag5/16"x3/4"
58 1 43086 Lockwasher,5/16"
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
SHOWN FULL SIZE
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3
SPACER
PRE-ASSEMBLED
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Hammer
(2) 7/16"Wrenches
(2)1/2"Wrenches
Layoutandidentifypartsandhardwareusingthe
illustrations on pages 2 and 3.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
Removepre-assembled1/4"nylocknutsandspacers•
frominsideofhoppertubes.Discardspacersonce
removed.Setaside1/4"nylocknutsforuseinstep2.
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
Pressatubeplug(25)intothehitchtube(5).•
Assemblethebackholesinthehitchtube(5)tothe•
hitchsupporttubesusingtwo1/4x2"hexbolts(56)
and1/4"nylocknuts(16).Tighten allnutsandbolts
assembleduptothispoint.
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STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
AttachtheRHhitchsupporttube(2)andLHhitch•
supporttube(3)totheinsideofthehoppertubesusing
pre-assembledbolts,two1/4"x1-1/2"hexbolts(12),
andfour1/4"nylocknuts(16).Do not tighten yet.
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FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 7
FIGURE 6
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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
Attachthehitchbracket(7)tothehitchtube(5)using•
two5/16"x1-1/4"hexbolts(13)and5/16"nylock
nuts (15).
Assemblethehitchpin(9)tothehitchtubeandhitch•
bracketandsecureitwiththehaircotterpin(19).
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STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
Insertthecontroltube(6)intothelefthoppersupport•
tubeandsecureitinplacewiththe5/16"x3/4"lag
screw(57)and5/16"lockwasher(58).
Presstubeplugs(25)intotherighthoppersupport•
tubeandthecontroltube(6).
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
Presstheknob(22)ontotheendoftheowcontrol•
lever (23).
Attachtheowcontrollever(23)tothecontroltube(6)•
witha1/4"x1-1/2"hexbolt(12)and1/4"locknut(17).
Leavethelocknutlooseenoughthatthelevercan
pivot.
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
Attachtheowcontrolassembly(4)tothecontrol•
tube(6)usingtwo1/4"nylocknuts(16).
HINT:Iftheboltsspinwhentightening,pullonthebolts
andturnthemuntiltheylockinplace.Pushinontheow
controldialtohelpkeeptheboltslockedinplace.
Insertthecontrolcableintotheholeinthecontrol•
lever (23).
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CLOSED
OVERLAP
REFER
TO
CHARTS
FIGURE 9
OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart are
affectedbyhumidityandbythemoisturecontentofthematerial
(granularandpellet).Someminorsettingadjustmentsmay
benecessarytocompensateforthiscondition.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refertogure8)
Refertotheapplicationchartonthispageandtothe1.
instructionsonthefertilizerbagtoselecttheproper
owratesetting.
MovetheowcontrolleveruptotheCLOSEDposition.2.
Pushinonthedialandturntothedesiredsetting.
MovetheowcontrolleverdowntotheOPENposition.3.
Thehigherthesettingnumber,thewidertheowplate
inthebottomofthehopperwillopen.Theowplate
shouldopenabouthalfwaywiththedialsetat"5".See
ServiceandAdjustmentsifsettingisnotaccurate.
OPERATION
APPLICATION CHART
MATERIAL
TYPE
FLOW SETTING SPREAD
WIDTH
FERTILIZER
Powder 3 - 5 3'-4'
Granular 3 - 5 8'-10'
Pelleted 3 - 5 10'-12'
Organic 6 - 8 6'-8'
GRASS SEED
Fine 3 - 4 6'-7'
Coarse 4 - 5 8'-9'
ICE MELTER 6 - 8 10'-12'
USING YOUR SPREADER
IMPORTANT: Donotexceed6mph.Speedsabove6mph
maycauseexcessivewearofthespreadergears.
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals,due to difculty in obtaining a satisfactory or
consistentbroadcastpattern.
Determineapproximatesquarefootageofareatobe1.
covered and estimate amount of material required.
Makesuretheowplateisclosed.2.
Fillthehopper,breakingupanylumpyfertilizer.3.
Settheowcontroldialwiththeowplateclosed.4.
Refertotheinstructionsonthefertilizerbagandtothe
applicationchartonthispagetoselecttheproperow
ratesetting.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owratetomaintainthesame
coverage.Thefasteryoudrive,thewiderthebroadcast
width.Do not exceed 6 mph.
Alwaysstartthetractorinmotionbeforeopeningthe5.
owplate.
FIGURE 8
Alwaysclosetheowplatebeforeturningorstopping6.
thetractor.
Iffertilizerisaccidentallydepositedtooheavilyina7.
smallarea,soaktheareathoroughlywithagarden
hoseorsprinklertopreventburningofthelawn.
Toinsureuniformcoverage,makeeachpasssothat8.
thebroadcastpatternslightlyoverlapsthepattern
fromthepreviouspassasshowningure8.The
approximatebroadcastwidthsfordifferentmaterials
areshownintheapplicationchartonthispage.
Whenbroadcastingweedcontrolfertilizers,make9.
surethebroadcastpatterndoesnothitevergreen
trees,owersorshrubs.
Heavy moisture conditions may require use of a vinyl 10.
hoppercovertokeepcontentsdry.Thecoveractsasa
windandmoistureshield,butshouldnotbeusedasa
raincover.The#41316covercanbeorderedasan
option. See pages 18 and 19.
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MAINTENANCE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
Beforeeachuse,makeathoroughvisualcheckofthe1.
spreaderforanyboltsandnutswhichmayhave
loosened.Retightenanylooseboltsandnuts.
CHECK FOR WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS
Checkforwornordamagedpartsbeforeeachuse.2.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.
CHECK TIRE INFLATION
Checkiftiresareadequatelyinatedbeforeeachuse.3.
Donotinatetiresbeyondmaximumrecommended
pressure on tire.
CLEANING
Rinseinsideofhopperandexteriorofspreaderand4.
allowtodrybeforestoring.
LUBRICATE(Seegure9)
Removethethreeclipsfromthegearboxand5.
separatethegearboxhousings.
Lightlyapplyautomotivegreaseasneededtothe6.
gears.
Lightlyoilthetopofthegearboxandthevertical7.
spreadershaft.
Re-assemblethegearboxhousingsandsecurethem8.
withtheclips.
Oilthe(idler)wheelandtheaxlebushingsatleast9.
once a year or more often as needed.
STORAGE
Rinseinsideofhopperandexteriorofspreaderand1.
allowtodrybeforestoring.
Storeinaclean,dryarea.2.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
CAUTION: DO NOT inatetiresbeyondthe
maximumrecommendedpressureprinted
on side of tire.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Iftheaxleandgearassemblyisdisassembled,mark1.
downthepositionsofthepartsastheyareremoved.
Thedrivewheelandlargegearpositions,inrelation
tothesmallgear,determinewhichdirectionthe
impellerwillspin.Besuretoreassemblethemintheir
originalpositions.(Refertopartsexplodedviewon
page18).Makesurethewashers(items18and31
onpage18and19)areinplacewhenassemblingthe
axlecomponents.Addgreasetogears.Seegure10.
OIL
GREASE
CLIP
CLIP
TO ADJUST THE FLOW CONTROL SETTING
Settheowcontroldialtozero.1.
MovethecontrollevertotheOPENposition.2.
Loosenthenutthatfastenstheconduitcliptothe3.
bottomofthespreader.Seegure11.
Spreadtheendsoftheclipuntilthecablecanslide4.
backandforth.Seegure11.
Holdtheconduitclipinalignmentandpullonthe5.
cableuntiltheowplatemovesjustslightly,then
tightenthenutwhileholdingthecableandcableclip
inplace.Seegure11.
MovethecontrollevertotheCLOSEDpositionand6.
verifythattheowplateisclosed.Settheowcontrol
dialat"5".MovetheowcontrollevertotheOPEN
positionandverifythattheowplatehasopenedhalf
way.Ifnot,loosentheconduitclipandrepeatthese
instructions.
CONDUIT CLIP
FLOW PLATE
NOTE:Crossbracenotshownforclarity.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR 45-0463 130 LB. TOW SPREADER
1
8
12
16
28
30
34
47
47
35
31
32
45
40
37
43
61
49
38
30
29
60
59
41
27
44
20
36
33
16
16
24
18
42
10
42
18
2
3
5
15
9
13
56
18
17
6
16
25
22
12
23
57
25
26
62
14
46
48
46
11
8
12
16
16
21
24
16
7
11
19
10
4
11
11
11
16
48
54
50
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52
53
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25
20
48
4
39
44
58
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REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 1 41084 Hopper
2 1 42008 Tube,RHHitchSupport
3 1 42009 Tube,LHHitchSupport
4 1 66866 FlowControl(incl.items50-54)
5 1 42010 Tube,Hitch
6 1 41204 Tube,Control
7 1 23687 Bracket,Hitch
8 2 40880 Wheel
9 1 47623 Pin,Hitch3/8"x3"FlatHd
10 2 49870 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x2-1/2
11 7 1509-69 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1-3/4
12 3 43648 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1-1/2
13 2 43840 Bolt,Hex5/16-18x1-1/4
14 1 1509-90 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1-1/4
15 2 47810 Nut,Hex5/16-18Nylock
16 14 47189 Nut,Hex1/4-20Nylock
17 1 43013 Nut,Hex1/4-20Lock
18 4 R19212016 Washer,.6562x1.25x.0598
19 1 43343 Pin,HairCotter3/32x2-5/16
20 2 48857 Spacer,.64IDx.84ODx1.00
21 1 46855 Pin,Cotter3/16x2
22 1 720-04039 Knob
23 1 26733 Lever,FlowControl
24 2 48499B HubCap
25 3 49449 Plug,1"Tube
26 1 41196 Conduit Clip
27 1 41097 Tube,HopperSupportLH
28 1 41096 Tube,HopperSupportRH
29 1 26711 Shaft,Spreader
30 2 47212 Housing,LargeGear
31 3 44125 Washer,.625x1.0x.03
32 1 47204 Yoke,Large
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
33 1 43010 Pin,Cotter1/8x1-1/4
34 1 47209 Gear,Large(Cast)
35 1 47205 Gear,Small(Cast)
36 1 26710 Shaft,AxleSpreader
37 1 41090 Plate,Flow
38 2 42011 Spring,FlowPlate
39 1 43659 Pin,Spring,3/16x1
40 1 44285 Bushing,HopperBottomBlack
41 1 49898 Clip,Hairpin5/8
42 2 40315 Bearing,FlatSidedFlange
43 1 48934 Hairpin,Agitator
44 2 46055 Pin,Spring1/8x1
45 1 04367 Spreader Impeller
46 4 1543-69 Washer,Nylon.3281x.75
47 2 49897 Clip,Hairpin7/8
48 5 43088 Washer,1/4Std.312x.734
49 2 48402 Plug,1/4"(ChristmasTree)
50 1 41093 Cable,FlowControl(ref.66866)
51 1 41087 FlowControlDial(ref.66866)
52 1 41088 Housing,FlowControl(ref.66866)
53 1 42007 Spring,FlowControl(ref.66866)
54 1 41092 Shuttle,FlowControl(ref.66866)
55 1 41316 Vinyl Cover (optional)
56 2 46699 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x2
57 1 47856 Screw,Lag5/16"x3/4"
58 1 43086 Lockwasher,5/16"
59 1 27170 Cross Brace
60 2 741-0475 Bushing,3/8"Plastic
61 1 23625 Spacer
62 1 43177 LockWasher,1/4"
1 41179 OwnersManual
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Agri-Fab 45-0463 User manual

Agri-Fab
Brand
Agri-Fab
Model
45-0463
Category
Spreader
Type
User manual

Agri-Fab 45-0463 - 130 LB Tow Spreader

Keep your lawn lush and healthy with the Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 LB Tow Spreader! Designed for easy and accurate application of lawn and garden chemicals, this efficient spreader has an impressive 130 lb capacity and a convenient flow control system that lets you adjust the spread width to match your application needs.

The robust construction ensures durability, while the simple assembly and easy-to-use controls make it a breeze to operate.

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