OWNERS
MANUAL
N TIPS
APPLICATIO
Model No.
45-01872
175# BROADCAST SPREADER
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
FORM NO. 48315 (4/02)
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Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolts, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Hex Lock Nuts, 1/4-20 Thread
Hex Lock Nuts, 3/8-16 Thread
Lock Washers, 3/8" I.D
Nylon Washer
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Flat Washers 1-5/8"
Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4"
Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1-1/2"
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
Hitch Pin
Spacers
Nylon Wing Nut
Adjustable Stop
Flow Control Link
Grip
Flat Washer, 5/16"
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5.Align the holes in the ends of the two hitch
the nearest hole in the hitch tube. Fasten with a 1/4" x
1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 2. DO
NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
SHAFT SUPPORT
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
PLATE
CROSSOVER
TUBE
3/8" FLAT
WASHER
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
HITCH
TUBE
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.
3/8" HEX
BOLT
1.Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1,
so that it rests on the hopper.
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
2.Remove the 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
from the center of the crossover tube and shaft support
plate. See figure 1.
HOPPER
FRAME
HITCH BRACES
FIGURE 2
6. Tighten all hex nuts and bolts, following the same
sequence as assembled in figures 1 and 2. DO NOT
COLLAPSE TUBE WHEN TIGHTENING.
7.Assemble
a
spacer and
a
1-5/8" flat washer on
end of the axle that has the small hole. See figure 3.
8.Turn the idler wheel (no hole in hub) so that
faces out. Place onto the axle and secure with a 1-5/8"
dia. flat washer and a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin. Use the
extra washer if needed to take up play. See figure 3.
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1-5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
SMALL HOLE
FIGURE 1
1-5/8" DIA.
3.Assemble the two hitch braces to the inside of the
hopper frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x 1-3/4"
hex bolts and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 2. DO
NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
FLAT WASHER
1/8" x 1-1/2"
COTTER PIN
SPACER
4.Assemble short end of hitch tube to the crossover tube
(on opposite side from shaft support plate). Fasten to
thecenterholeinthecrossovertube usingthe3/8"hex
bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut removed in figure 1.
See figure 2. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
AIR VALVE
FIGURE 3
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9.Assemble
a
spacer and
a
1-5/8" flat washer 1o4n.tAossethmeble the flow control link (end with small hole) to
end of the axle that has the large hole. See figure 4.
the flow control arm using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, a nylon
washer and a 1/4" hex lock nut as shown in figure 6.
10.Place the drive wheel onto the axle (air valve to outside) Tighten carefully. The flow control link should not be
and secure with a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex
loose but should pivot with no more than slight resis-
lock nut. See figure 4.
tance.
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
1-5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
FLOW CONTROL
DRIVE WHEEL
LINK
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
SPACER
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
SMALLEST
HOLE
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
AIR VALVE
NYLON
WASHER
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 6
11.Turn the spreader upright on its wheels.
12.Assemble the hitch bracket to the top of the hitch tube
using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and
3/8" hex lock nuts. See figure 5.
13.Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and
the hitch tube and secure with the hair cotter pin. See
figure 5.
HITCH PIN
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
HAIR COTTER PIN
FIGURE 5
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14.Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control17.Hook the free end of the flow control rod through the
mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, two nylon
washers and a 1/4" hex lock nut as shown in figure 7.
Tighten carefully. The flow control arm should be
snug, but should pivot with no more than a slight
resistance.
hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom
of the hopper. See figure 9.
15.Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 7.
VYNIL GRIP
FLOW CONTROL
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
MOUNTING
BRACKET
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 9
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
18.Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the hitch
tube using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, six 5/16" flat
washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts as shown in figure
10. Do not tighten at this time.
(2) NYLON
WASHERS
FIGURE 7
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
16.Place a 5/16" flat washer onto the end of the flow control
rod. Insert the end of the rod through the slot in the flow
control mounting bracket and through the hole in the
flow control link. Secure with a 3/32" x 3/4" cotter pin.
See figure 8.
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
3/32"
COTTER
PIN
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
FIGURE 10
SLOT
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
19.Place the adjustable stop into the "ON" end of the slot
in the top of the flow control mounting bracket. Secure
with the 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon washer, a 5/16"
flat washer and the nylon wing nut. See figure 11.
FIGURE 8
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NYLON
WING NUT
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
NYLON
WASHER
ADJUSTABLE
STOP
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
FIGURE 11
20.Position the flow control mounting bracket (figure 12).
a.Push on flow control arm until it locks in "OFF"
position.
b.Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube
until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.
c.Snug the 1/4" lock nuts just enough to hold flow
control mounting bracket in place.
d.Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull flow 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 flow
control mounting bracket until closure plate will
open about half way at "5" and still close when arm
is locked in "OFF". Tighten 1/4" lock nuts.
OFF
ON
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
OFF
ON
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AJDUSTABLE
STOP
SETTING "5"
FIGURE 12
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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to figure 12 on page 7.)
REFER
1.Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to
TO
CHARTS
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.
2.Refer to the application chart on page
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
flow rate setting.
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and to the
OVERLAP
3.Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop for
the on position and toward the hopper for the off
position.
USING YOUR SPREADER
FIGURE 13
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals, due to difficulty 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 filling the hopper make sure the flow control arm
is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
3.Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
4.Set the adjustable stop with the flow 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 flow rate setting.
5.The application chart is calculated for light to heavy
IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart are
application at a vehicle speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft. in 23
seconds. A variation in speed will require an adjust-
ment of the flow rate to maintain the same coverage.
The faster you drive, the wider the broadcast width.
affected by humidity and by the moisture content of
the material (granular and pellet). Some minor set-
ting adjustments may be necessary to compensate
for this condition.
6.Always start the tractor in motion before opening clo-
sure plate.
APPLICATION CHART (SHIELD UP)
7.Always shut the closure plate before turning or stop-
ping the tractor.
TYPE
MATERIAL
SPREAD
WIDTH
8.If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in
a
FLOW SETTING
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
FERTILIZER
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
Organic
GRASS SEED
Fine
Coarse
3 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 5
6 - 8
3' - 4'
8' - 10'
10' - 12'
6' - 8'
the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from
the previous pass as shown in figure 13. The approxi-
matebroadcastwidthsfordifferentmaterialsareshown
in the application chart on this page.
10.When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure
the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees,
flowers or shrubs.
3 - 4
4 - 5
6 - 8
6' - 7'
8' - 9'
10' - 12'
ICE MELTER
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 mois-
ture shield, but should not be used as a rain cover.
Refer to the parts list on page 11.
OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
1.If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assemb
disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts as
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
1.Before each use make
a
thorough visual check of the
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 reas-
semble them in their original positions. (Refer to figure
4 on page 5.) Use shim washers (Ref. no. 21 on pages
sreader 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.
10 and 11) as needed for minimum backlash. Add
grease to gear and sprocket.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.
CHECK TIRE INFLATION
3.Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use.
2.If the agitator wire becomes damaged or worn it
replaced. Loosen the 3/8" hex nut on top of sprocket
Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended pres-
sure.
shaft until agitator wire is free. Remove old agitator
wire from hole in agitator sleeve and replace with new
agitator wire. Position agitator wire so that sprocket
shaft turns freely, then tighten 3/8" hex nut on top of
sprocket shaft. See figure 15.
CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires be-
yond the maximum recommended pres-
sure printed on side of tire.
CLEANING
4.Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry
SPROCKET
SHAFT
off before storing.
LUBRICATE (See figure 14.)
5.Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
3/8" HEX NUT
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
AGITATOR
WIRE
needed.
7.Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once
or more often as needed.
a
year
AGITATOR
SLEEVE
FIGURE 15
OIL
OIL
GREASE
FIGURE 14
STORAGE
1.Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry
off before storing.
2.Store in
a
clean, dry area.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-01872
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-01872
REF. PART QTY.
DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTION
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NO.
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43882
62482
44462
23753
23758
43082
24857
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Hopper
Rivet, Stainless
Ass'y, Guide Closure
Tube, Frame
32 43070
33 41576
34 44469
35 23525
36 23762
37 1509-069 12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
38 43015 Nut, Hex 3/8-16
39 1543-069 12 Washer, Nylon
5
2
1
2
1
Washer, Flat 3/8" *
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-3/4" Lg.*
Rod, Flow Control
Brace, Hitch
Slide Gate Angle Bracket
Slide Gate Bracket
Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.*
Flow Control Link
Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd.*
Tube, Crossover
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Nut, Hex Lock, 5/16-18 Thd.*
Tube, Hitch
Wheel, Idler
Wheel, Drive
Bracket, Hitch
Shaft, Axle
Pin, Spring 3/16" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg.
Bushing, Axle Shaft
Washer, Flat .78 I.D.
Washer, Flat 1/2"
Bearing, Flange
Tube, Spacer
Shaft, Sprocket
Spreader Plate
Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8".
Sprocket, 6 Tooth
Bushing, Delrin
Sleeve, Agitator
Wire, Agitator
Shaft Support Plate
1
43013 18
40 43088 15 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std.
43808
43084
43086
43064
44487
43008
44459
23687
23522
43851
43871
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2
2
2
1
1
1
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42 24855
43 62474
44 24859
45 44101
46 23533
47 43848
48 43087
49 43093
50 43009
51 47141
52 43054
53 43003
54 R19111116
55 47623
56 43343
57 44566
58 43012
59 46055
60 44950
61 23697
62 43962
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1
4
1
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3
8
1
1
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5
1
1
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1
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Stop, Adjustable
Bracket, Flow Control Mount
Gear Assembly
Flow Control Arm
Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.*
Plate, Closure
Grip, Flow Control Arm
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Lg. *
Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 1-1/2"
Washer, Flat 1-5/8" O.D.
Wing Nut, Nylon
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2" Lg. *
Lock Washer, 3/8" *
Washer, 5/16 SAE
Hitch Pin
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
Spring, Torsion
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.*
Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Strap, Hopper
Vinyl Cover (Optional)
Owner's Manual
21 1540-032 5
22 1540-162 1
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27
28
29
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31
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44474
23524
04367
43850
44468
44285
23766
43878
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1
1
1
2
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AGRI-FAB® LIMITED WARRANTY
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not transferable.
HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST: This Warranty remains in force for 1 year from the date of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED: Any defect in material or workmanship of your AGRI-FAB® product or part.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
1.This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof.
manufacturer’s warranty on these items
Please refer to the
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the purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be
paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by AGRI-FAB®.
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3.This Warranty applies only to products, which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated,
maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply to any product,
which has been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage,
or to normal wear of the product.
4.Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal
standard hardware and normal maintenance.
®
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does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of
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