Agri-Fab 45-02141 manual

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    CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully BROADCAST SPREADER 100 (PUSH) PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 47290 (REV. 12/01) OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 45-02141 Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts BROADCAST  BROADCAST  SPREADER SPREADER[...]

  • Page 2

    2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION The following safety precautions are suggested. This broadcast spreader is designed, engineered and tested to offer reasonably safe and effective service, provided it is operated in strict accordance with these instructions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Always observe the rules of safe operation. 1. Do[...]

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    3 FIGURE 2 - HARDWARE PACKAGE KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION A 7 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long C 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long D 1 Nylon Washer E 3 Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE F 3 Flat Washer, 1/2" G 9 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd. H 1 Cotter Pin, 5/32" x 2" KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION I 1 Cotter Pin[...]

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    4 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Pliers (1) Hammer (2) 7/16" Open or Boxed End Wrenches 1. Remove the spreader, the loose parts and the hard- ware package from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify. Refer back to figures 1 and 2. 2. With the spreader resting upside down on the top of the hopper, assemble a[...]

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    5 9. Place the handle tube (long) on the crossover tube, (side between crossover tube and hopper), align the holes in the handle tube, crossover tube, and shaft support. Assemble with 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut removed in the previous step. See figures 6 and 7. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. 10. Assemble two handle braces to the[...]

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    6 17. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control mounting bracket using one 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and one 1/4" lock nut. Do not over tighten. The flow control arm must pivot freely. See figure 10. 18. Hook one end of extension spring through small hole near bend in flow control rod and the other end through hole in flow control[...]

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    7 23. Assemble the flow control gage onto the flow control mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon washer and hand knob. See figure 14. 24. Move flow control arm to off position and push flow control mounting bracket toward hopper until closure plate (located in bottom of hopper) is completely closed. Tighten 1/4"[...]

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    8 ATTENTION: When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs. Light Heavy Fertilizer Granular 3 5 Pelleted 5 7 Grass Seed Fine - Blue Grass 2 4 Coarse - Rye, Fescue 6 8 Ice Melters Granular 6 8 Pelleted 6 8 MATERIAL TYPE Flow Rate Setting At 3 M.P.H. FLOW RA TE CHART 1. Determi[...]

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    9 MAINTENANCE & ST ORAGE 1. Do not store spreader with any material in hopper. 2. Clean your spreader after use. Flush thoroughly with water. 3. If for any reason the axle, gear and sprocket assembly is disassembled, be sure to mark position of parts as they are removed. The positions of the drive wheel and sprocket in relation to the slotted p[...]

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    10 REP AIR P ARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02141 1 4 23 23 3 5 6 13 46 10 11 12 19 19 20 21 21 33 26 56 27 36 30 31 49 55 18 35 35 B A D E D 17 14 28 48 37 37 43 44 34 41 42 8 38 38 47 45 39 39 50 50 24 24 15 15 22 53 53 7 7 32 40 40 40 9 9 9 9 9 9 54 9 9 9 9 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 51 51 32 51 52 A B 25 32 57 9 4 E 9  58[...]

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    11 REP AIR P ARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02141 *Purchase common hardware locally. REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 31 43878 1 Wire, Agitator 32 43088 12 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std. 33 44468 1 Sprocket - 6 Tooth 34 44514 1 Rod, Flow Control 35 23525 2 Brace, Hitch 36 23780 1 Support, Shaft 37 44482 2 Grip, Handle 38 43866 2 Bolt, Hex[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS 303 West Raymond Sullivan, IL. 61951 217-728-8388 www.agri-fab.com AGRI-F AB ® LIMITED W ARRANTY WHO IS COVERED: This Warranty covers only the original retail purchaser of an AGRI-FAB ® product or part. It is not transferable. HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST: This Warranty remains in force for 1 year from the date of purchase. WHAT IS CO[...]