Agri-Fab 45-03293 User manual

Brand: Agri-Fab

Model: 45-03293

Category: Spreader

Type: User manual

Agri-Fab 45-03293 is a 175 lb. ATV broadcast spreader that can be used for spreading granular materials such as fertilizers, weed control, grass seed, and ice melt. It features a hopper with a capacity of 175 lbs., a flow control that allows for precise application rates, and a free wheeling feature that allows for easy towing at speeds up to 20 mph.

175 LB. ATV

BROADCAST SPREADER

ESPARCIDOR DE LANZADO - VEHICULO

PARA TODO TERRENO - DE 79 KG

ÉPANDEUR-AÉRATEUR À GRANDE PORTÉE DE

79 KG, MODÈLE TOUS TERRAINS

FORM NO. 40547 Rev. (02/04/09)

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

Model No.

Modelo No.

Modèle No.

45-03293

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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OWNERS MANUAL

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

NOTICE D’UTILISATION

OFF

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA(PartesSueltasenlaCaja)

CONTENU DU CARTON(PiècesenVracDansleCarton)

FRANÇAISESPAÑOLENGLISH

KEY QTY DESCRIPTION

A 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"

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

C 2 Nylock Hex Nut, 1/4"

D 2 Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16"

E 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1-1/2"

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

KEY QTY DESCRIPTION

F 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"

G 4 FlatWashers3/4"

H 1 HitchPin

I 2 Spacers

J 1 Drive Pin

1 Hopper Cover

2 HitchTube

3 Wheels(2)

4 HopperAssembly

5 Screen

6 FlowControlMountingTube

Tapa de la Tolva

TubodeEnganche

Ruedas (2)

ConjuntodelaTolva

Malla

TubodeMontajedelControldeFlujo

Couvercle de la trémie

2 Tubed’attelage

Roues (2)

Trémie

Grille

Tubedemontageducontrôlededébit

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.

• 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.

• 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.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT

MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Pliers

(2) 7/16"Wrenches

(2) 1/2"Wrenches

(2) 9/16"Wrenches

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

Removeallpartsandhardwarepackagesfromthecarton.Lay

outallpartsandhardwareandidentifyusingtheillustrations

on pages 2 and 3.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

4. AssemblethetwoOUTERhitchbracestothehitchtube

usinga1/4"x1-3/4"(B)hexboltanda1/4"nylockhex

nut (C). DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.Donotassemblethe

innerhitchbracesatthistime.Seegure2.

1. Turnthespreaderupsidedownasshowningure1.

2. Removethelocknutfromthemiddleboltinthecrossover

tubeandshaftsupportplate.Leavetheboltinplace.

Seegure1.

3. Assemblethehitchtubeontothemiddleboltandsecure

itwiththesamelocknutyouremoved.DO NOT TIGHTEN

YET.Seegure1.

IMPORTANT:Thehitchtubemustattachtothesideofthe

crossovertubeoppositetheshaftsupportplate.

CROSSOVER

TUBE

HITCH

TUBE

SHAFT

SUPPORT

PLATE

MIDDLE

LOCK NUT

MIDDLE BOLT

(B) 1/4" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT

(F) 1/4" NYLOCK

HEX NUT

HITCH BRACE

OUTER

HITCH

TUBE

HITCH BRACE

OUTER

5. Assembleaspacer(I),a3/4"atwasher(G),awheel

(airvalvefacingout)andanother3/4"atwasher(G)

ontotheendoftheaxlethathasonlythesmall hole.

Seegure3.

6. Installa1/8"x1-1/2"cotterpin(E)intotheholeinthe

axle.Seegure3.

SMALL HOLE

(P) SPACER

(K) 3/4" FLAT

WASHER

(M) 1/8" x 1-1/2"

COTTER PIN

AIR VALVE

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FIGURE 4

10. Turnthespreaderuprightonitswheels.

11. Assembletheowcontrolmountingtubetothehitchtube

usingtwo5/16"x1-3/4"hexbolts(A)and5/16"nylock

hexnuts(D). DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.Seegure6.

FIGURE 6

7. Assembleaspacer(I),a3/4"atwasher(G),awheel

(airvalvefacingout)andanother3/4"atwasher(G)

ontotheendoftheaxlethathasboththelarge and

small holes.Seegure4.

8. Installa1/8"x1-1/2"cotterpin(E)intothesmallhole

intheendoftheaxle.Seegure4.

9. Openthebailonthedrivepin(J)andinstallitthrough

thewheelandthelargeholeintheaxle.Closethebail

tolockthepininplace.Seegure4.

(V) DRIVE PIN

AIR VALVE

(P) SPACER

(K) 3/4" FLAT

WASHER

(M) 1/8" x 1-1/2"

COTTER PIN

(A) 5/16" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT

(G) 5/16" NYLOCK

HEX NUT

OFF

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING TUBE

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OFF

(B) 1/4" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT

(F) 1/4" NYLOCK

HEX NUT

HITCH BRACE

INNER

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING TUBE

HITCH BRACE

INNER

FIGURE 7

12. AssemblethetwoINNERhitchbracestotheowcontrol

mountingtubeusinga1/4"x1-3/4"hexbolt(B)anda

1/4"nylockhexnut(C).DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. See

gure7.

13. TIGHTENallnutsandboltsassembleduptothispoint.

Do not collapse the tubes when tightening.

14. Hookthedoublebentendoftheowcontrolrodthrough

theholeintheslidegatebracketlocatednearthebottom

ofthehopper.Seegure5.

FIGURE 5

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15. Positiontheowcontrolmountingbracket(gure8).

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5/16"nylockhexnuts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, adjust

position of ow control mounting bracket until

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

willstillclosewhenarmislockedin"OFF"position.

Tightenthe5/16"nylockhexnuts.

FIGURE 8

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

OFF

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

(SETTING "5")

OFF

16. Placethescreendownintothehopper,slidingtheedge

ofthescreenunderoneoftheclips.Slightlybowthe

screentoslidetheoppositesideofthescreenunder

theotherclip.Seegure9.

FIGURE 9

CLIPS

CLIP

SCREEN

17. Formostvehicles,youcankeeptheassembledhitch

extensionbracketinitsdefaultpositionshowningure

10.  Attach the spreader hitch to your vehicle hitch.

Checkforinterferencewiththespreaderdirectlybehind

andouttobothsidesofthevehicle.Liftthespreaderat

eachpositiontomakesurethereisnointerferencewith

thespreader'sowcontrol.Ifthereisinterferencewith

therearofthevehicle,assemblethehitchextension

bracketasshownatthebottomofgure16.Tighten

theboltsandnutswhennished.

FIGURE 10

DEFAULT POSITION

EXTENDED

(IF INTERFERENCE)

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FIGURE 11

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'

TYPE SPREAD

MATERIAL FLOW SETTING WIDTH

APPLICATION CHART

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

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. Makesurethedrivepinisinstalledintheaxlebefore

startingthespreader.

7. Alwaysstartthetractorinmotionbeforeopeningclosure

plate.

8. Alwaysshuttheclosureplatebeforeturningorstopping

thetractor.

9. 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.

OPERATION

10. Toinsureuniformcoverage,makeeachpasssothatthe

broadcastpatternslightlyoverlapsthepatternfromthe

previouspassasshowningure11.Theapproximate

broadcastwidthsfordifferentmaterialsareshownin

theapplicationchartonthispage.

11. Whenbroadcastingweedcontrolfertilizers,makesure

the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees,

owersorshrubs.

12. Heavymoistureconditionsmayrequireacoveroverthe

hoppertokeepcontentsdry.Thevinylcoveractsasa

windandmoistureshield,butshouldnotbeusedasa

rain cover.

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

(Refertogure8onpage6.)

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thispage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.

THE FREE WHEELING FEATURE

(Refertogure4onpage5.)

Thespreaderisequippedwitharemovablepinintheleft

(drive)wheel.Removethepintodisengagethedrivewheel

sothattheaxle,gearsandspreaderplatedonotrotate.With

thedrivewheeldisengaged,thespreadermaybetowedat

speedsupto20mph.Ifthedrivewheelisengageddonot

exceed6mph.

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areadequatelyinatedbeforeeachuse.Do

notinatebeyondmaximumrecommendedpressure.

FIGURE 12

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.

CLEANING

4. Rinseinsideofhopperandexteriorofspreaderanddry

offbeforestoring.

LUBRICATE (Seegure12)

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.

MAINTENANCE

GREASE

OIL

STORAGE

REPLACING SLOTTED GEAR

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andsprocket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.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGLISH

SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE

SLOTTED GEAR

LOCKED UP SPREADER

1. Turnthespreaderoversothatthewheelsareoffthe

ground.

2. Loosenallthreenutsontheshaftsupportplatejust

enoughsothattheboltscanbeturnedeasilywitha

wrenchbutcannotbeturnedbyhand.

3. Spinthedrivewheelandnotehowfreelyitspinsand

howmuchnoisetheslottedgearmakes.

4. Tofreeupthewheelandgear,tapgentlyonthefront

orrearedgeoftheshaftsupportplatetomoveit

slightlyforwardorbackward.Youcanalsotapatthe

cornersoftheplatetoangleitslightly.

5. Spinthedrivewheelaftereachadjustmenttoseeifit

spinsmorefreelyandifthegearnoiseisreduced.

6. Continuemakingslightadjustmentsuntilyoundthe

positionwherethedrivewheelspinsmostfreelyand

thegearmakestheleastnoise.

7. Secure the shaft support plate in this position by

retighteningallthreenutsthatyouloosened.

FIGURE 13

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-03293

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1 44480 1 Hopper

2 43882 4 Rivet, Stainless

 3 65129 1 Ass'y,GuideClosure

 4 44462 1 Tube,Frame

5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket

6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket

 7 HA21362 6 Nut,NylockHex3/8-16Thd.* 

8 24857 1 Flow Control Link

 9 47189 18 Nut,NylockHex1/4-20Thd.*

 10 43808 1 Tube,Crossover

11 43084 2 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.

12 44180 2 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2"

 13 47810 4 Nut,NylockHex5/16-18Thd.*

 14 48864 1 Tube,Hitch

 15 48511 2 Wheel

 16 25080 1 Bracket,HitchExtension

 17 23014 1 Bracket,Hitch

 18 24914 1 Shaft,Axle

19 43851 2 Pin, Spring 3/16" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg.

 20 43871 1 Bushing,AxleShaft

 21 1540-32 5 Washer,Flat.78I.D.

 22 1540-162 1 Washer,Flat1/2"

23 47615 2 Bearing, Flange

 24 47683 2 Tube,Spacer

 25 25305 1 Shaft,Sprocket

26 04367 1 Spreader Plate

27 43850 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8".

 28 44468 1 Sprocket,6Tooth

 29 44285 2 Bushing,Delrin

30 25672 2 Clip

31 48934 1 Hairpin Agitator

 32 43070 5 Washer,Flat3/8"*

 33 43054 2 Bolt,Hex3/8-16x2"Lg.*

34 48586 1 Rod, Flow Control

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

35 23525 4 Brace,Hitch

 36 23762 1 ShaftSupportPlate

37 1509-69 6 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"

38 47441 1 Screen

 39 1543-69 12 Washer,Nylon

 40 43088 15 Washer,Flat1/4"Std.

 41 24858 1 Stop,Adjustable

42 24915 1 Bracket, Flow Control Mount

 43 62474 1 GearAssembly

44 24917 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 43001 2 Bolt,Hex3/8-16x1"Lg.*

49 43093 2 Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 1-1/2"

 50 43009 4 Washer,Flat3/4"

51 47141 1 Wing Nut, Nylon

HA180132

 1 Bolt,Hex3/8-16x2-1/4"Lg.*

53 46699 8 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 2"

R19111116

 6 Washer,5/16SAE

 55 47623 1 HitchPin

56 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"

57 44566 1 Spring, Torsion

 58 43661 5 Bolt,Hex1/4-20x1"Lg.*

59 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.

60 44950 1 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4"

61 23697 1 Hopper Strap

62 48515 1 Drive Pin W/Bail, 1/4" x 2"

 63 48514 1 FlowControlMountingTube

 64 44481 1 VinylCap

 65 40825 1 VinylCover   

40547 1 Owner'sManual

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