Operator's Manual
®
STOP
BrOadcast spreader
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
Model No. 486.24009
caUtION:
• Safety
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 42523 (09/07/12)
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CARTON CONTENTS
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2
4
4
3
5
REF QTY PART NO
DESCRIPTION
REF QTY PART NO
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
1
1
1
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Hopper Assembly
Hitch Tube Assembly
Flow Control Tube Assembly
4
5
6
2
1
1
42493
41549
40825
Wheel
Flow Control Rod
Hopper Cover
HARDWARE PACKAGE
12
13
8
9
10
11
14
7
16
15
REF QTY PART NO
DESCRIPTION
REF QTY PART NO
DESCRIPTION
7
8
9
10
11
1
2
1
2
2
48515
43093
43343
Drive Pin w/ Bail
Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
12
13
14
15
16
2
2
1
2
4
47189
47810
47623
47683
43009
Nylock Nut, 1/4"
Nylock Nut, 5/16"
Hitch Pin
Spacer
Washer
1509-69 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
43084 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1/34"
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ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
•
Assemble the OUter hitch braces to the hitch tube
using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock hex
nut. dO NOt tIGHteNYet. Do not assemble the
inner hitch braces at this time.
(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 3.
1/4 NYLOCK
NUT
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
•
•
Turn the spreader upside down.
Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the
crossover tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt
in place.
•
Assemble the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and
secure it with the same lock nut you removed. dO
NOt tIGHteNYet.
1/4 x 1-3/4
HEX BOLT
MIDDLE BOLT
FIGUre 2
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
•
Assemble a spacer, a washer, a wheel (air valve
facing out) and another washer onto the end of the
axle that has only the small hole.
HITCH
TUBE
•
Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin into hole in the axle.
WHEEL
WASHER
SPACER
FIGUre 1
WASHER
1/8 x 1-1/2
COTTER PIN
FIGUre 3
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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
•
Assemble a spacer, a washer, a wheel (air valve
facing out) and another washer onto the end of the
axle that has both the large and small holes.
Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin into the small hole in
the end of the axle.
•
•
Turn the spreader upright on its wheels.
Hook the double bent end of the flow control rod
through the hole in the slide gate bracket located near
the bottom of the hopper.
•
•
Open the bail on the drive pin and install it through
the wheel and the large hole in the axle. Close the
bail to lock the pin in place.
1/8 x 1-1/2
COTTER PIN
WHEEL
DRIVE PIN
SPACER
WASHER
WASHER
FIGUre 6
FIGUre 4
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
•
Assemble the flow control mounting tube to the hitch
tube using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts and 5/16"
nylock hex nuts. dO NOt tIGHteNYet.
•
Insert the end of the flow control rod with only one
bend into the hole in the lever on the flow control tube
assembly.
FLOW
OF
CONTROL
ON
1
2
3
4
5
ROD
6
7
8
9
1
0
5/16 x 1-3/4
HEX BOLT
FIGUre 5
5/16 NYLOCK NUT
FIGUre 7
5
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STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
•
Assemble the two INNer hitch braces to the flow
control mounting tube using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt
and a 1/4" nylock hex nut. tIGHteN.
•
Calibrate the flow setting. Follow the steps in order
below.
1. Push flow control arm to "OFF" position.
2. Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube
until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.
3. Snug the 5/16" nylock hex nuts just enough to
hold flow control mounting bracket in place.
4. Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull flow control arm
against stop. Verify that closure plate has opened
about half way.
•
tIGHteN all nuts and bolts assembled up to this
point. do not collapse tubes when tightening.
1/4 x 1-3/4
HEX BOLT
5. If closure plate does not open half way, adjust
position of flow 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.
OFF
ON
1/4 NYLOCK NUT
OFF
ON
0
FLOW
1
2
CONTROL
6
ARM
7
8
9
1
0
FIGUre 8
STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
•
For most vehicles, the hitch tube assembly should be
left in the default position.
ADJUSTABLE
STOP
(SETTING "5")
•
•
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 flow control.
If there is interference with the rear of the vehicle,
extend the hitch tube assembly.
FIGUre 10
•
DEFAULT POSITION
EXTENDED
(IF INTERFERENCE)
FIGUre 9
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OperatION
KNOWYOUr spreader
read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your spreader.
Compare the illustration below with your spreader to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.
FLOW CONTROL ARM
ADJUSTABLE STOP
HITCH EXTENSION BRACKET
FLOW cONtrOL arM - Opens and closes the closure
plate in the bottom of the hopper.
cLOsUre pLate (not shown) - Slides to open or close
the opening in the bottom of the hopper.
adJUstaBLe stOp - Limits how far the closure plate
opens.
HItcH eXteNsION BracKet - Adjusts to allow more
clearance between the spreader and towing vehicle
HOW tO Use YOUr spreader
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
FREE WHEELING FEATURE
•
Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to
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.
Refer to the application chart on this page and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
flow rate setting.
Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop
for the on position and toward the hopper for the off
position.
•
•
•
•
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.
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OPERATING TIPS
•
•
When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make
sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen
trees, flowers, or shrubs.
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.
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals due to the difficult in obtaining a satisfactory or
consistent broadcast pattern.
•
•
Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of material required.
Before filling the hopper, make sure the flow control
arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
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.
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.
•
•
APPLICATION CHART
•
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 flow rate to maintain the
same coverage. The faster you drive, the wider the
broadcast width.
TYPE OF
FLOW SETTING SPREAD WIDTH
MATERIAL
FERTILIZER
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
3 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 5
6 - 8
3' - 4'
8' - 10'
10' - 12'
6' - 8'
•
•
•
•
Make sure the drive pin is installed in the axle before
starting the spreader.
Always start the tractor in motion before opening
closure plate.
Always shut the closure plate before turning or
stopping the tractor.
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.
To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that
the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern
from the previous pass as shown in figure 13. The
approximate broadcast widths for different materials
are shown in the application chart on this page.
Organic
GRASS SEED
Fine
3 - 4
4 - 5
6 - 8
6' - 7'
8' - 9'
10' - 12'
Coarse
ICE MELTER
OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
•
REFER
TO
CHARTS
OVERLAP
FIGUre 13
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TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
cHecK FOr LOOse FasteNers
LOCKED UP SPREADER
•
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.
•
Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the
ground.
Loosen all three nuts on the shaft support plate so
that the bolts can be turned easily with a wrench but
cannot be turned by hand.
•
cHecK FOr WOrN OF daMaGed parts
•
•
Spin the drive wheel and note how freely it spins and
how much noise the gear makes.
To free up 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.
•
Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.
cHecK tIre INFLatION
•
Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use.
•
•
Spin the drive wheel after each adjustment to see if it
spins more freely and if the gear noise is reduced.
Continue making slight adjustments until you find the
position where the drive wheel spins most freely and
the gear makes the least noise.
CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond the
maximum recommend pressure printed on
side of tire.
LUBrIcate (See figure 11)
•
Secure the shaft support plate in this position by
retightening all three nuts that you loosened.
•
Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
sprocket and gear.
•
Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft
and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as
needed.
Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a
year or more often as needed.
GEAR
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
•
OIL
(annually)
FIGUre 12
GREASE
(when needed)
OIL
(annually)
FIGUre 11
stOraGe
•
Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
•
Store in a clean, dry area.
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REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION
9
47
44
45
8
58
9
13
39
54
54
51
OFF
39
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
58
64
39
0
1
58
11
34
9
54
13
65
42
9
58
40
9
35
39
37
35
61
39
63
53
40
39
11
53
1
2
41
40
39
60
B
A
4
37
31
29
62
30
40
9
49
9
67
3
59
40
58
33
5
57
6
15
35
26
7
46
28
27
50
4
9
50
25
36
24
23
12
67
9
A
C
10
32
7
D
E
29
55
17
13
52
19
7
E
13
9
14
D
19
23
24
22
21
20
21
18
43
53
16
48
35
49
C
56
50
67
15
67
37
50
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REPAIR PARTS LIST
REF QTY PART NO
DESCRIPTION
REF QTY PART NO
DESCRIPTION
Hitch Brace
Shaft Support Plate
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
5
1
19
1
4
2
8
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
5
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
44480
41157
65129
44462
23753
23758
Hopper
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
4
1
4
1
14
15
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
1
1
8
5
1
1
1
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
23525
23762
2
3
4
5
Rivet, Stainless
Guide Closure Assembly
Frame Tube
Slide Gate Angle Bracket
Slide Gate Bracket
1509-69 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
42505 Plastic Grate
1543-69 Nylon Washer
6
43088
27177
24915
62474
24917
43000
23533
43848
43001
43093
43009
43085
Flat Washer, 1/4"
Adjustable Stop
Flow Control Mount Bracket
Gear Assembly
Flow Control Arm
Spring
Closure Plate
Flow Control Arm Grip
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
Flat Washer, 3/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
7
HA21362 Nylock Hex Nut, 3/8-16
8
9
24857
47189
43808
43084
44180
47810
48864
Flow Control Link
Nylock Hex Nut, 1/4-20
Crossover Tube
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2"
Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16-18
Hitch Tube
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
48511G Wheel
25080
23014
24914
43851
43871
44008
Hitch Extension Bracket
Hitch Bracket
Axle Shaft
Spring Pin, 3/16 x 3-1/4"
Axle Shaft Bushing
Flat Washer, .78"
HA180132 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/4"
46699
43081
47623
43343
44566
43661
46055
44950
47141
48515
48514
44481
23697
40825
43631
42523
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2"
Washer, 5/16"
Hitch Pin
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
Torsion Spring
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
Spring Pin, 1/8 x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Nylon Wing Nut
Drive Pin w/Bail, 1/4 x 2"
Flow Control Mounting Tube
Vinyl Cap
Hopper Strap
Vinyl Cover
1540-162 Flat Washer, 1/2"
47615
47683
25305
04367
43850
44468
44285
Flange Bearing
Spacer Tube
Sprocket Shaft
Spreader Plate
Spring Pin, 1/8 x 5/8"
6 Tooth Sprocket
Delrin Bushing
C-9M5732 Rivet
48934
43070
43054
41549
Hairpin Agitator
Flat Washer, 3/8"
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2"
Flow Control Rod
Ball Bearing
Owners Manual
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698
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