Agri-Fab 45-0545 User manual

Brand: Agri-Fab

Model: 45-0545

Category: Spreader

Type: User manual

Agri-Fab 45-0545 is a 175 LB Tow Spiker Spreader, a versatile tool designed to enhance lawn care and maintenance tasks. Its robust construction and efficient design make it suitable for various applications.

With its 175-pound towing capacity, the spreader can effortlessly handle large quantities of lawn chemicals, ensuring even and precise distribution. The spiker disks effectively penetrate the soil, creating channels for the chemicals to reach the roots of the grass, promoting healthy growth and preventing weeds.

The adjustable flow control mechanism allows for customization of the spreading rate, adapting to different lawn sizes and chemical requirements. The hopper's generous capacity enables extended use without frequent refilling, maximizing efficiency and minimizing interruptions.

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 45601 (01/17/19)

45-0545

175 LB. TOW

SPIKER SPREADER

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS

• Readthisowner'smanualbeforeattemptingto

assembleoroperatethespiker/spreader.

• Readthetowingvehicleowner'smanualandknow

howtooperatethetractorbeforeusingthespiker/

spreader.

• Donotallowanyonetorideonorsitonthespiker/

spreader.

• Neverallowchildrentooperatethetractororspiker/

spreader.

• Donotallowadultstooperatethetractororspiker/

spreaderwithoutproperinstructions.

• Readthechemicallabelforinstructionsandcautions

forhandlingandapplyingchemicals.

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.

• Weareyeandhandprotectionwhenhandlingand

usinglawnchemicals.

• Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninrst(low)gear

andgraduallyincreasespeedasconditionspermit.

Maximumtowingspeed-6M.P.H.

• Donotdrivetooclosetoacreekorditchandbealert

forholesandotherhazardswhichcouldcauseyouto

losecontrolofthetractorandspiker/spreader.

• Beforeoperatingthe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.

Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.Itmeans—Attention!!

Become alert!! Yoursafetyisinvolved.

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CARTON CONTENTS

1. HopperAssembly

2. ChainCover

3. TransportHandle

4. HopperBrace

5. FlowControlGauge

6. FlowControlArm

7. FlowControlRod

8. TongueBraces(2)

9. Tongue

10.HitchBracket

11. LiftTubeAssembly

12.Axle

13.DriveDisk(2)

14.SpikeDisk(10)

15.CenterBrace(2)

16.Wheels(2)

REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 45100 2 HexBolt,1/2"x4"

B 43001 1 HexBolt,3/8"x1"

C 1509-90 1 HexBolt,1/4"x1-1/4"

D 1509-69 2 HexBolt,1/4"x1-3/4"

E 43012 2 HexBolt,1/4"x3/4"

F 43866 16 HexBolt,1/4"x5/8"

G 44950 1 CarriageBolt,1/4"x3/4"

H 44326 2 CarriageBolt,5/16"x1"

I 48106 2 ShoulderBolt

J 47189 24 NylockNut,1/4"

K 47810 2 NylockNut,5/16"

L H A 2 1 3 6 2  1 NylockNut,3/8"

M 43082 2 HexLockNut,3/8"

N 43019 2 HexJamNut,1/2"

O R19212016 12 Washer,5/8"

P R19171616 4 Washer,1/2"

Q 43088 10 FlatWasher,1/4"

REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

R 1 5 4 3 - 6 9  3 NylonWasher

S 48115 2 NylockHexJamNut,1/2"

T 47684 1 ChainwithConnector

U 47623 1 HitchPin

V 43093 3 CotterPin,1/8"x1-1/2"

W 43343 1 HairCotterPin

X 43849 1 PlasticKnob

Y 47707 1 TransportHandleGrip

Z 43848 1 ControlArmGrip

AA 74 1- 0 2 4 9  16 FlangedBearing

BB 47777 2 Spring

CC 47711 2 Ferrule

DD 46838 1 Spacer,.5"

EE 47683 6 Spacer,2.9"

FF 47782 1 Spacer,3.2"

HA24629 2 30"PlasticTie(notshown)

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2)7/16"Wrenches

(2)1/2"Wrenches

(2)9/16"Wrenches

(2)3/4"orAdjustableWrenches

(1)Pliers

(1)KnifeorScissors

ASSEMBLY

Spikepointsaresharp.Wearprotectivegloves

andexercisecautionwhenworkingwithhands

nearspikedisks.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 2

1. Removethehardwarepackandallindividualpartsfrom

thecartonandlayoutasshownonpages2and3.

2. Pressaangedbearing(AA)intoeachspikedisk(14)

fromtheatsideofthedisk.Seegure1.

3. Pressaangedbearing(AA)intoeachendofboth

drivedisks(13).Seegure2.

5. Assemblea1/2"spacer(DD)anda5/8"washer(O)

ontotheaxle(12).Seegure4.

4. Pressaangedbearing(AA)intobothcenterbraces

(15)fromtheatsideofeachbrace.Seegure3.

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

8. Assembletwospikedisks(14)anda2.9"spacer(EE)

ontotheaxle.Theatsideofthedisksshouldface

awayfromthespacer.Seegure7.

9. Assembletwo5/8"washers(O)andaspring(BB)

ontotheaxle.Seegure7.

IMPORTANT:Whenassemblingpartsontotheaxle,be

surethatthespikedisksarefacinginthedirectionshown

ineachassemblydrawing.

7. Assemblethree5/8"washers(O)andthetwodrive

disks(13)ontotheaxle.Seegure6.

FIGURE 5

6. Assembletheaxle(12)throughtheendofthespread-

erframethatcontainsapre-assembledsprocket.See

gure5.

10.Assembletwospikedisks(14)anda2.9"spacer(EE)

ontotheaxle.Theatsideofthedisksshouldface

awayfromthespacer.Seegure8.

FIGURE 8

12.Assembletwospikedisks(14)anda2.9"spacer(EE)

ontotheaxle.Theatsideofthedisksshouldface

awayfromthespacer.Seegure10.

13.Assembletwo5/8"washers(O)andaspring(BB)

ontotheaxle.Seegure10.

FIGURE 10

11. Assembletwo5/8"washers(O),thetwocenterbraces

(15)andthe3.2"spacer(FF)ontotheaxle.Theat

sideofthebracesshouldfaceawayfromthespacer.

Seegure9.

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 11

14.Assembletwospikedisks(14)anda2.9"spacer(EE)

ontotheaxle.Theatsideofthedisksshouldface

awayfromthespacer.Seegure11.

30" PLASTIC TIES

15.Assemble30"plastictiesaroundtheeachsetof

spikedisksthatsurroundthesprings.Looptheties

aroundoppositesidesofeachspikedisk.Tightenthe

ties,compressingthespringssothatthereisroomto

assembletherestofthepartsontotheaxle,andto

inserttheaxlethroughtheendofthespreaderframe.

Seegure12.

FIGURE 12

16.Assemblea2.9"spacer(EE)ontotheaxle.Seegure

13.

17. Assembletwospikedisks(14),a2.9"spacer(EE)

anda5/8"washer(O)ontotheaxle.Theatside

ofthedisksshouldfaceawayfromthespacer.See

gure13.

FIGURE 13

23.Removeconnectinglinkfromchainandassemblethe

chain(T)aroundthesprockets,andthenfastenthe

endsofthechaintogetherusingtheconnectinglink.

Seegure16.

FIGURE 16

FIGURE 14

18.Slidetheaxleonthroughtheendofthespreader

frame.Youmayneedtostraightenthespikedisksthat

arestrappedtogethertoallowtheaxletoslidefreely.

Seegure14.

19.Assemblea5/8"washer(O)ontotheendoftheaxle.

Seegure14.

20.Assembleacotterpin(V)intotheendoftheaxleand

thenspreadtheendsofthecotterpin.Seegure14.

HINT:Youmayneedtopushagainsttheendplateto

makeroomontheaxletoinstallthecotterpin.Tryturning

thespreaderonendtogetbetterleverageforpushing.

FIGURE 17

24.Temporarilyinstalltwo5/16"x1"carriagebolts(H)

and5/16"nylocknuts(K)inthedirectionshowninthe

lifttubeassembly(11).Do not tighten.Seegure17.

21.Assembletwocotterpins(V)intothedrivedisks(13).

Spreadtheendsofthecotterpins.Seegure15.

22.Cuttheplastictiesandremovethemfromthedisks.

Seegure15.

FIGURE 15

CAUTION: Springtension isreleasedwhen

plastictiesarecut.Keephandsclearofspike

diskstopreventinjury.

PLASTIC TIES

CONNECTING LINK

FIGURE 20

27. Attachthetonguetotheframeassemblytubeusinga

1/4"x1-3/4"hexbolt(D),two1/4"atwashers(Q)and

a1/4"nylocknut(J).Repeatfortheotherside.Do not

tighten yet. Seegure20.

28.Attachthetonguetothecenterbrace(15)usingtwo

1/4"x5/8"hexbolts(F)and1/4"nylocknuts(J).

Repeatfortheotherbrace.Do not tighten yet. See

gure20.

29.Assembletheplasticgrip(Z)ontotheendoftheow

controlarm(6). Seegure21.

30.Inserttheowcontrolarm(6)throughtheslotinthe

hopperbrace(4).Placeanylonwasher(R)oneach

sideofthearmandattachittothebrace'swelded

bracketusinga1/4"x1-1/4"hexbolt(C),a1/4"at

washer(Q),andtwo1/4"nylocknuts(J).Tighten

therstnylocknutuntilthereisnoticeableresistance

whenmovingtheowcontrolarm,thentightenthe

secondnylocknut. Seegure21.

31.Placetheowcontrolrod(7)throughtheholeatthe

endoftheowcontrolarm(6).Assemblethetwo

ferrules(CC)ontothethreadedendsoftherodso

thatapproximately10threads(1/2")oftherodextends

throughtheferrules.Seegure21.

FIGURE 21

26 Assembletheendofthetongue(9)tothehopperusing

two1/4"x5/8"hexbolts(F)and1/4"nylocknuts(J).

Theholesarelocatedjustbelowtheframeassembly

tube.Do not tighten yet. Seegure19.

FIGURE 19

FIGURE 18

25.Attachthelifttubeassembly(11)tothespreaderusing

thetwoshoulderbolts(I)andtwo3/8"hexlocknuts

(M).Seegure18.

FRAME ASSEMBLY TUBE

1/2"

FIGURE 25

39.Assembletheowcontrolgauge(5)tothehopper

braceusingthe1/4"x3/4"carriagebolt(G),anylon

washer(R)andtheplasticknob(X).Seegure25.

34.Insertatonguebrace(8)throughtheslotintheend

plate.Fastenthefrontholeofthetonguebracetothe

endplateusinga1/4"x5/8"hexbolt(F)and1/4"

nylocknut(J).Fortherearholeusea1/4"x3/4"hex

bolt(E),1/4"atwasher(Q),and1/4"nylocknut(J),

withtheboltandwasherassembledfrominsidethe

hopper.Do not tighten yet. Seegure23.

35.Fastentheotherendofthetonguebrace(8)tothe

sideofthetongueusingtwo1/4"x5/8"hexbolts(F)

and1/4"nylocknuts(J).Do not tighten yet.See

gure23.

36.Repeatsteps10and11forthesecondtonguebrace.

3 7. Tightenallboltsandnutsassembledsofar.

FIGURE 23

FIGURE 22

32.Attachthehopperbrace(4)tothehopperusingtwo

1/4"x5/8"hexbolts(F),one1/4"atwasher(Q),

andtwo1/4"nylocknuts(J).Do not tighten yet.See

gure22.

33.Placetheendofthehitchbracket(10)withtwoholes

downthroughtheslotinthetongue.Attachthehopper

bracetothetopofthetongueandthehitchbracketto

thebottomusingone3/8"x1"hexbolt(B)andone

3/8"nylocknut(L).Do not tighten yet.Seegure22.

38.Assemblea1/2"x4"hexbolt(A),a1/2"washer(P),

awheel,a1/2"washer(P),anda1/2"jamnut(N).

Finger tighten only. Attachthewheelassemblyto

thetransporttubeusinga1/2"nylockhexjamnut(S).

Repeatfortheotherside.Seegure24.

FIGURE 24

43.Attachthetransporthandle(3)totheliftassemblyarm

usingthetwopre-assembled5/16"x1"carriagebolts

and5/16"nylocknuts(K).Seegure27.

44.Assemblethehandlegrip(Y)tothetransporthandle

(3).Seegure27.

FIGURE 28

FIGURE 27

45.Assemblethechaincover(2)totheframeassembly

usingtwo1/4"x5/8"hexbolts(F),1/4"atwashers

(Q)and1/4"nylocknuts(J)asshowngure28.

Pleasenotethatsomepartsarenotshownforclarity.

46.Installthehitchpin(U)andthe1/8"haircotterpin(W)

inthespreaderhitchbracketandtongue.

 Seegure28.

41.Tocheckforcorrectopeningofhopperowplates:

a. Settheowcontrolgaugeatthehighestsetting.

b. Movetheowcontrolarmawayfromthehopper

untilitrestsagainstthegauge.Theslotsinthe

bottomofthehoppershouldnowbecompletely

open.Theedgeoftheowplatesshouldbejust

clearoftheendsalltheslots.

c. Iftheowplatesarenotstraightwiththeslots,

screwoneferruleupordownononesideofthe

controlrod.

d. Iftheowplatesopentofarornotfarenough,

screwbothferrulesequallyupordownonthe

controlrod.

d. Movetheowcontrolarmtowardthehopperto

theoffposition.Verifythattheslotsinthebottom

ofthehopperarecompletelycoveredbytheow

plates.

e. Tightenthelocknutsandthenloosen1/4turn.

42.Tocheckforpropertensiononthehopperowplates:

a. Settheowcontrolgaugeatamidrangesetting.

b. Movetheowcontrolarmagainstthegauge.

c. Pressrmlyagainstthefrontoftheowplates

atthebottomofthehopper.Theowcontrolarm

shouldnotmove.

d. Ifthearmmoves,tightenthehexlocknutsonthe

owcontrolarmuntilmovementisprevented.

40.Checkthatbothferrules(CC)areadjustedsothat

approximatelytenthreads(1/2")ofthecontrolrodis

exposed.Insertbothferrulesintothebracketswhich

arerivetedtothefrontoftheowplates.Assemble

a1/4"nylocknut(J)ontoeachferrule,makingonly

nger tightatthistime.Seegure26.

FIGURE 26

BRACKET

FIGURE 29

APPLICATION TIPS

1. Tohelppreventcompactingandcloggingwhenusing

granularmaterial,avoidunnecessarytowingwhile

hopperislled.

2. Reducetheowsettingforspeedsslowerthan

 3M.P.H.andincreasethesettingforhigherspeeds.

3. Toavoidmissesorstriping,overlapthepreviouspass

slightly.Spreadwidthisapproximately40".

4. Foreasiestapplication,rstapplymaterialacross

bothendsofthearea.Twoorthreepassesoneach

endaresufficient.Thenapplymaterialbackandforth

asshown.Usetheendareasforturningaround,

shuttingoffthespreaderasyouentertheendareas

andturningthespreaderonagainasyourleavethe

endareasforyournextpass.Seegure30.

5. Iflawnisoddshaped,spreadaborderaroundthe

edgesandthenspreadbetweentheborder.

6. Becarefulwhenspreadingaroundornamentalplants

becauseweedcontrolchemicalscandamagethese

plants.

PLASTIC

KNOB

FLOW RATE

SETTING (6)

FLOW CONTROL ARM

OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR SPIKER/SPREADER

1. Refertotheinstructionlabelonthematerialpackage

andtotheinstructiondecalonyourspreadertohelp

determinetheproperspreadersettingandapplication

rate.AlsoseetheSettingChartonthispagefor

ageneralrangeofsettingsforcommonlyused

materials.

2. Loosentheknobandadjusttheowcontrolgaugeto

therecommendedsetting.Retightentheknob.See

gure29.

3. Determinetheapproximatesquarefootageofthearea

tobecoveredandestimatetheamountoffertilizeror

seedrequired.

4. Movethespiker/spreadertotheareawhere

applicationistobegin.

5. Makingsuretheowcontrolarmisinthe"OFF"

position,llthehopper,breakingupanylumps.

6. Lowertheaeratorspikestotheoperatingposition.

7. Startthespreaderinmotionandthenpulltheow

controlarmforwardtothe"ON"positionasyoutravel

acrossyourlawn.Therecommendedtowingspeedis

3m.p.h.

8. Donotmakesharpturnswithspikesintheground.

9. Raiseaeratorspikestotransportpositionwhen

crossingoverconcreteorotherhardsurfaces.

10.Donotaerateifthegroundisextremelyhardordry.

Ifgroundistoodry,sprinkleorwaterforonetotwo

hourspriortouse.

11. Donotaerateifthegroundistoowet(muddy).

IMPORTANT:Alwaysmoveowcontrolarmto"OFF"

positiontopreventexcessivereleaseoffertilizerwhen

stopping,turningorllingthespreader.

FIGURE 30

MAINTENANCE

1. Checknutsandboltsfortightnessbeforeeachuse.

2. Alwaysemptyhopperaftereachuse,storingleftover

materialinit'soriginalbag.

3. Washanddrythoroughlyaftereachuse.

4. Applyalightcoatofoilonexposedmetalpartstohelp

preventrust.

5. Atleastonceayear,applyafewdropsofoiltowheels

andtoplasticbearingsinspikedisks,atendsof

aeratorshaftandatendsofhoppershaft.

6. Cleanandoildrivechainonceayear.

Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution

whenworkingwithhandsnearspikedisks.

Flow Rate Setting

MATERIAL TYPE At 3 M.P.H.

SETTING CHART

 Fertilizer Granular/Pelleted 0-1 / 0-2

 GrassSeed Fine/Coarse 5-6 / 7-8

3M.P.H.isequivalenttotraveling100feetin23seconds.

SEE PARTS DIAGRAM ON PAGE 14

PARTS FOR 175 LB. POLY "PRO" SPIKER/SPREADER MODEL 45-0545

REF

NO.

PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION

1 43848 1 PlasticGrip

2 24660 1 FlowControlArm

3 47712 1 FlowControlRod

4 47711 2 Ferrule

5 1543-69 3 NylonWasher

6 43088 8 Washer,1/4"

7 1509-90 1 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1-1/4"Lg.

8 47189 22 Nut,Nylock1/4-20Thd.

9 63850 1 BraceAssembly,Hopper

10 24542 1 FlowControlGauge

11 43849 1 PlasticKnob,1/4-20Thd.

12 44950 1 Bolt,Carriage1/4-20x3/4"Lg.

13 43001 1 Bolt,Hex3/8-16x1"Lg.

REF

NO.

PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION

14 47623 1 Pin,Hitch3/8"FlatHd.

15 23014 1 HitchBracket

16 24531 1 Tongue

17 43343 1 Pin,HairCotter#4(1/8")

18 HA21362 1 Nut,Nylock3/8-16Thd.

19 44326 2 Bolt,Carriage5/16-18x1"

20 1509-69 2 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1-3/4"

21 43866 14 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x5/8"

22 43012 2 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x3/4"

23 24532 2 TongueBrace

24 47810 2 Nut,Nylock5/16-18

25 47707 1 HandleGrip

26 24647 1 TransportHandleBar

PARTS FOR 175 LB. TOW SPIKER SPREADER MODEL 45-0545

REF

NO.

PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION

1 47451 1 Hopper

2 24536 1 HopperCenterPlate(Small)

3 24535 1 HopperCenterPlate(Large)

4 43088 9 Washer,1/4"

5 43866 4 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x5/8"

6 46978 6 Nut,Hex(SIMS)1/4-20Thd.

7 47615 2 Bearing,Flange

8 47484 1 Bearing,HexFlange

9 24538 1 Bracket,FeedPlate(RH)

10 24539 1 Bracket,FeedPlate(LH)

11 63949 1 Axlew/Sprocket,5/8"

12 728-3001 10 PopRivet

13 47459 1 Skirt,48"

14 47508 1 SkirtRetainer

15 24537 2 FlowPlate

16 43009 10 Washer

17 47259 4 AgitatorBlade

18 47978 16 Screw,#8-32x1/4"Lg.

19 63948 1 Axlew/Sprocket,3/4"

20 46838 2 Spacer,.76"x1.0"x0.50"

21 47458 2 Spacer,1.25"ODx.330"Lg.

22 65790 1 HopperFrameAssembly

23 41863 2 Wheel

24 1509-69 2 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1-3/4"

REF

NO.

PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION

25 26007 2 StepBushing(Special)

26 69441 1 LiftTubeAssembly

27 741-0249 18 Bearing,Flanged0.63"I.D.

28 47684 1 ChainwithConnector

29 48106 2 Bolt,Shoulder3/8-16x5/8"

30 43082 2 Nut,HexLock3/8-16

31 24648 2 CenterBrace

32 47777 2 CompressionSpring

33 47683 6 Spacer,.75"x1.0"x2.98"

34 R19212016 12 Washer,21/32x1-1/4x16ga.

35 47782 1 Spacer,1.0"IDx3.25"

36 69416 2 DriveDiskAssembly

37 28606 10 SpikeDisk(7")

38 45100 2 Bolt,Hex1/2-13x4"

39 47189 2 Nut,Nylock1/4-20

40 R19171616 4 Washer,17/32"x1"x16ga.

41 48115 2 NylockHexJamNut,1/2"

42 43019 2 Nut,HexJam1/2-13

43 HA24629 2 Tie,Plastic30"(notshown)

44 47679 1 ChainCover

45 43093 4 CotterPin,1/8"x1-1/2"

46 48840 6 Screw,1/4-20x1/2"

47 26005 2 AxleRetainerBracket

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