Agri-Fab 45-02114 User manual

Category
Spreader
Type
User manual

Agri-Fab 45-02114 allows you to easily spread seeds, fertilizers, or ice melt on the go. Equipped with a heavy-duty hopper, two pneumatic tires for smooth transport, an adjustable flow control system, and a broadcast pattern that reaches up to ten feet wide, this broadcast spreader is perfect for efficiently covering large areas. Ideal for spreading granular materials on lawns, fields, and driveways, this spreader ensures precise and even application, helping you maintain a lush, healthy lawn or clear pathways during winter.

Agri-Fab 45-02114 allows you to easily spread seeds, fertilizers, or ice melt on the go. Equipped with a heavy-duty hopper, two pneumatic tires for smooth transport, an adjustable flow control system, and a broadcast pattern that reaches up to ten feet wide, this broadcast spreader is perfect for efficiently covering large areas. Ideal for spreading granular materials on lawns, fields, and driveways, this spreader ensures precise and even application, helping you maintain a lush, healthy lawn or clear pathways during winter.

FORM NO. 49095 (REV. 4/7/08)PRINTED IN USA
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APPLICATION TIPS
TOW BROADCAST SPREADER
ESPARCIDOR DE AMPLIO ALCANCE DE
REMOLQUE
ÉPANDEUR-AÉRATEUR À GRANDE PORTÉE À
REMORQUER
OWNERS MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
NOTICE D’UTILISATION
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
Model No.
Modelo No.
Modèle No.
45-02114
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
• Montaje
• Operación
• Mantenimiento
• PiezasdeRepuesto
• Sécurité
• Assemblage
• Fonctionnement
• Maintenance
• PiècesdeRechange
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1. HitchTube
2. Flow Control Arm
3. HitchBracket
4. FlowControlMountBracket
5. Braces(2)
6. Flow Control Rod
7. Wheels(2)
8. HopperAssembly
HardwarePack(seepage3)
5
6
7
1
4
8
2
3
OFF
ON
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2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
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1. TubodeEnganche
2. BrazodelControldeFlujo
3. SoportedeEnganche
4. SoportedeMontajedelControlde
Flujo
5. Puntales (2)
6. BarradeControldeFlujo
7. Ruedas (2)
8. Tapa de la Tolva
Paquete de Elementos de Ferretería
(vea la página 3)
CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)
CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA(PartesSueltasenlaCaja)
CONTENU DU CARTON(PiècesenVracDansleCarton)
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
ENGLISH
1. Tubed’attelage
2. Brasdecontrôlededébit
3. Supportd’attelage
4. Support de montage du contrôle de
débit
5. Entretoisesd’attelage(2)
6. Bielledecontrôlededébit
7. Roues (2)
8. Couvercle de la trémie
Sac de visserie (voir page 3)
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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 5 HexBolt,1/4-20x1-1/2"
B 4 HexBolt,1/4-20x1"
C 1 CarriageBolt,1/4-20x3/4"
D 9 NylockNuts,1/4-20Thread
E 4 NylonWasher
F 6 FlatWasher,5/16"
G 4 FlatWashers,5/8"
H 1 CotterPin,3/32"x3/4"
I 1 CotterPin,5/32x2"
D
C
B
A
I
J
E
K
L
M
N
O
P
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
SHOWN FULL SIZE
F
H
G
Q
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
J 1 Hair Cotter Pin
K 1 HitchPin
L 2 Spacers
M 1 Nylon Wing Nut
N 1 AdjustableStop
O 1 FlowControlLink
P 1 Grip
Q 2 HubCap
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16"Wrenches
(1) Hammer
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
Removeallpartsandhardwarepackagesfromthecarton.Lay
outallpartsandhardwareandidentifyusingtheillustrations
on pages 2 and 3.
1. Turnthespreaderupsidedownasshowningure1.
FIGURE 1
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.
LOOKFORTHISSYMBOLTOPOINTOUTIMPORTANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS.IT
MEANS—ATTENTION!BECOMEALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED.
• 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
-10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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FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
2. Assemblethetwohitchbracestotheinsideofthehopper
frame,oneoneachside,usingtwo1/4"x1-1/2"hex
bolts(A)andtwo1/4"nylocknuts(D).DO NOT TIGHTEN
YET.Seegure2.
3. Removethenutfromthemiddleboltinthecrossover
tubeandshaftsupportplate.Leavetheboltinplace.
Seegure2.
4. Assemblethehitchtubeontothemiddleboltandsecure
itwiththesamenutyouremoved.DO NOT TIGHTEN
YET.Seegure2.
IMPORTANT:Thehitchtubemustattachtothesideofthe
crossovertubeoppositetheshaftsupportplate.
5. Assemblethetwohitchbracestothehitchtubeusinga
1/4"x1-1/2"hexbolt(A)anda1/4"nylocknut(D).DO
NOT TIGHTEN YET.Seegure2.
6. Tighten thenutsandboltsfasteningthehitchbraces
tothehopperframeandthehitchtube,thentighten
the middle lock nut fastening the hitch tube to the
crossovertube.DO NOT COLLAPSE TUBES WHEN
TIGHTENING.
(A) 1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLTS
(D) 1/4"
NYLOCK
NUTS
CROSSOVER
TUBE
HITCH BRACE
HITCH
TUBE
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
MIDDLE
NUT
MIDDLE BOLT
HITCH BRACE
7. Selecttheendoftheaxlewithnocrosshole.Assemble
aspacer(L),a5/8"atwasher(G),awheel(airvalve
facingout)andthenanother5/8"atwasher(G)onto
theaxle.Seegure3.
8. Installahubcap(Q)bytappingitcarefullyontotheaxle
withahammer.Seegure3.
(L) SPACER
(G) 5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
(G) 5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
(Q) HUB CAP
AIR VALVE
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FIGURE 4
9. Selecttheendoftheaxlecontainingthecrosshole.
Assembleaspacer(L),a5/8"atwasher(G),awheel
(airvalvefacingout)andthenanother5/8"atwasher
(G)ontothe axle. Insertthe 5/32" x2" cotter pin(I)
throughthewheelhubandtheaxleandthenspread
theendsofthepin.Seegure4.
10. Installahubcap(Q)bytappingitcarefullyontotheaxle
withahammer.Seegure4.
(I) 5/32" x 2"
COTTER PIN
AIR VALVE
(L) SPACER
(G) 5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
(Q) HUB CAP
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17. Placea5/16"atwasher(F)ontotheendoftheow
controlrod.Inserttheendoftherodthroughtheslotin
theowcontrolmountingbracketandthroughthehole
intheowcontrollink(O).Securewitha3/32"x3/4"
cotterpin(H).Seegure8.
FIGURE 8
11. Turnthespreaderuprightonitswheels.
12. Assemblethehitchbrackettothetopofthehitchtube
usingtwo1/4"x1"hexbolts(B)and1/4"nylocknuts
(D).Seegure5.
13. Assemblethehitchpin(K)throughthehitchbracket
andthehitchtubeandsecurewiththehaircotterpin
(J).Seegure5.
FIGURE 5
14. Assembletheowcontrollink(O)(endwithsmallhole)
totheowcontrolarmusinga1/4"x1"hexbolt(B),
anylonwasher(E)anda1/4"nylocknut(D).Tighten
carefully. Theowcontrollinkshouldnotbeloosebut
shouldpivotwithnomorethanslightresistance.See
gure6.
FIGURE 6
15. Assemble the ow control arm to the ow control
mountingbracketusinga1/4"x1"hexbolt(B),two
nylonwashers(E)anda1/4"nylocknut(D)asshownin
gure7.Tighten carefully. Theowcontrolarmshould
pivotwithaslightresistance.
16. Assemblethevinylgrip(P).Seegure7.
FIGURE 7
(B) 1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
(D) 1/4"
NYLOCK NUT
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
(E) 2 NYLON
WASHERS
(P) VINYL GRIP
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(O) FLOW CONTROL
LINK
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
(D) 1/4"
NYLOCK NUT
(B) 1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
SMALLEST
HOLE
(E) NYLON
WASHER
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
(O) FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
(H) 3/32"
COTTER
PIN
(F) 5/16" FLAT
WASHER
SLOT
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18. Hookthefreeendoftheowcontrolrodthroughthe
holeintheslidegatebracketlocatednearthebottom
ofthehopper.Seegure9.
FIGURE 9
19. Assembletheowcontrolmountingbrackettothehitch
tubeusingtwo1/4"x1-1/2"hexbolts(A),four
5/16"atwashers(F)andtwo1/4"nylocknuts(D)as
showningure10. Do not tighten at this time.
FIGURE 10
20. Placetheadjustablestop(N)intothe"ON"endoftheslot
inthetopoftheowcontrolmountingbracket.Secure
withthe1/4"x3/4"carriagebolt(C),anylonwasher
(E),a5/16"atwasher(F)andthenylonwingnut(M).
Seegure11.
FIGURE 11
(F) 5/16" FLAT
WASHER
OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
5
(E) NYLON
WASHER
(C) 1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
(M) NYLON
WING NUT
(N) ADJUSTABLE
STOP
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21. Positiontheowcontrolmountingbracket(gure12).
a. Push on owcontrol armuntilit locksin"OFF"
position.
b. Slideowcontrolmountingbracketalongtubeuntil
closureplateinbottomofhopperjustcloses.
c. Snugthemountingboltsjustenoughtoholdow
controlmountingbracketinplace.
d. Set adjustablestop at "5". Pullowcontrol arm
againststop.Verifythatclosureplatehasopened
abouthalfway.
e. Ifclosureplatedoesnotopenhalfway,itmaybe
closedtoofarat"OFF".Adjustpositionofowcontrol
mountingbracketuntilclosureplatewillopenabout
halfwayat"5"andstillclosewhenarmislocked
in"OFF".Tightenmountingbolts.
FIGURE 12
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
(A) 1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
(D) 1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
5
(F) 5/16" FLAT
WASHER
OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
5
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
ON
OFF
AJDUSTABLE
STOP
SETTING "5"
MOUNTING BOLTS
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FIGURE 13
OPERATING SPEED -3MPH.(100ft.in23seconds)
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.
OVERLAP
REFER
TO
CHARTS
USING YOUR SPREADER
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals,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makesuretheowcontrolarm
isintheoffpositionandtheclosureplateisshut.
3. Breakupanylumpyfertilizerasyoullthehopper.
4. Settheadjustablestopwiththeowcontrolarmstillin
theoffposition.Refertotheapplicationchartonthis
pageandtotheinstructionsonthefertilizerbagtoselect
theproperowratesetting.
5. 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.
6. Alwaysstartthetractorinmotionbeforeopeningclosure
plate.
7. Alwaysshuttheclosureplatebeforeturningorstopping
thetractor.
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13.Theapproximate
broadcastwidthsfordifferentmaterialsareshownin
theapplicationchartonthispage.
10. Whenbroadcastingweedcontrolfertilizers,makesure
the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees,
owersorshrubs.
11. Heavymoistureconditionsmayrequireacoveroverthe
hoppertokeepcontentsdry.Thevinylcover(available
asanaccessory)actsasawindandmoistureshield,
butshouldnotbeusedasaraincover.Refertothe
parts list on page 19.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refertogure12onpage7.)
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againsttheadjustablestop
fortheonpositionandtowardthehopperfortheoff
position.
OPERATION
ENGLISH
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'
9
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 OF 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areadequatelyinatedbeforeeachuse.Do
notinatebeyondmaximumrecommendedpressure.
CLEANING
FIGURE 14
1. Rinseinsideofhopperandexteriorofspreaderanddry
offbeforestoring.
2. Storeinaclean,dryarea.
CAUTION: DO NOT inatetiresbeyondthe
maximum recommended pressure printed
on side of tire.
4. Rinseinsideofhopperandexteriorofspreaderanddry
offbeforestoring.
LUBRICATE (Seegure14.)
5. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
sprocketandgear.
6. Oilthe nylonbushingsontheverticalsprocketshaft
andontheaxleatleastonceayear,ormoreoftenas
needed.
7. Oilrighthand(idler)wheelbearingatleastonceayear
or more often as needed.
FIGURE 15
MAINTENANCE
GREASE
OIL
OIL
STORAGE
1. If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is
disassembled,markdownthepositionsofthepartsas
theyareremoved.Thedrivewheelandsprocketpositions
inrelationtotheslottedgeardeterminewhichdirection
thespreaderplatewillspin.Besuretoreassemblethem
intheiroriginalpositions.(Refertogure4onpage5.)
Useshimwashers(Ref.no.21onpages18and19)
asneededforminimumbacklash.Addgreasetogear
andsprocket.
2. Iftheagitatorhairpinbecomesdamagedorwornitcan
bereplaced.Seegure15.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGLISH
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
HAIRPIN
19
REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02114
REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 44466 1 Hopper
2
C-9M5732
2 Rivet,Pop
3 62482 1 Ass'y,GuideClosure
4 48842 1 Tube,Frame
5 23753 1 SlideGateAngleBracket
6 23758 1 SlideGateBracket
7 44566 1 Spring,Torsion
8 24857 1 FlowControlLink
9 47189 22 Nut,Nylock1/4-20
10 48841 1 Tube,Crossover
11
R19111116
6 Washer,5/16SAE
13 47063 1 Pin,Cotter5/32"x2"
14 44586 1 Tube,Hitch
15 46055 1 Pin,Spring1/8"Dia.x1"Lg.
16 40880 2 Wheel
17 23687 1 Bracket,Hitch
18 25067 1 Shaft,Axle
19 44665 2 Pin,Spring5/32"x1-1/4"
20 48916 1 Bushing,AxleShaft
21 44125 4 Washer,Flat5/8"x1"
22
R19212016
5 Washer,Flat5/8"x1-1/4"
23 741-0249 2 Bearing,Flange
24 48857 2 Tube,Spacer
25 25305 1 Shaft,Sprocket
26 04367 1 Spreader Plate
*Purchasecommonhardwarelocally.
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REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
27 43850 1 Pin,Spring1/8"Dia.x5/8".
28 44468 1 Sprocket,6Tooth
29 44285 2 Bushing,Delrin
30 48499 2 HubCap
31 48934 1 Hairpin,Agitator
32 47623 1 HitchPin
33 43343 1 HairCotterPin,1/8"
34 44469 1 Rod,FlowControl
35 23525 2 Brace,Hitch
36 23780 1 ShaftSupportPlate
37 43648 9 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1-1/2"
38 1509-69 7 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1-3/4"
39 1543-69 10 Washer,Nylon
40 43088 10 Washer,Flat1/4"Std.
41 24858 1 Stop,Adjustable
42 24855 1 Bracket,FlowControlMount
43 48888 1 Gear,Slotted
44 24859 1 Flow Control Arm
45 44101 1 CotterPin3/32"x3/4"Lg.*
46 23533 1 Plate,Closure
47 43848 1 Grip,FlowControlArm
48 43661 5 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1"Lg.*
49 44950 1 Bolt,Carriage1/4-20x3/4"x50
50 47141 1 WingNut,Nylon
51 43962 1 Vinyl Cover (Optional)
49095 1 Owner'sManual
REPAIR PARTS
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Agri-Fab 45-02114 User manual

Category
Spreader
Type
User manual

Agri-Fab 45-02114 allows you to easily spread seeds, fertilizers, or ice melt on the go. Equipped with a heavy-duty hopper, two pneumatic tires for smooth transport, an adjustable flow control system, and a broadcast pattern that reaches up to ten feet wide, this broadcast spreader is perfect for efficiently covering large areas. Ideal for spreading granular materials on lawns, fields, and driveways, this spreader ensures precise and even application, helping you maintain a lush, healthy lawn or clear pathways during winter.

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