™
OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-02143
100 LB. PUSH
BROADCAST SPREADER
CAUTION:
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 40470 (REV. 05/08/08)
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Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Long
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long
Nyock Nut, 1/4"
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Flow Control Link
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Spacer Tube
Hub Cap
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Grip
Vinyl Cap
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Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE
Nylon Washer
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Nylon Wing Nut
Handle Grip
Adjustable Stop
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Flat Washer, 1/2"
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Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" Long
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5. Place the drive wheel onto the end of the axle that has
an indent. The long end of the hub goes to the inside.
See figure 3.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(1) Hammer
(2) 7/16" Open or Boxed End Wrenches
6. Lightlytapahubcapontotheaxleuntilitissnugagainst
the wheel. See figure 3.
1. Removethespreader,theloosepartsandthehardware
package from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware
and identify using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.
HUB CAP
2. With the spreader resting upside down on the top of
the hopper, assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" flat
washer onto each end of the axle. See figure 1.
AXLE
WHEEL
SPACER
FIGURE 3
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
FIGURE 1
7. Remove the middle 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex
lock nut from the crossover tube. See figure 4.
3. Place a wheel onto the end of the axle that has no
cross hole.The long end of the hub goes to the inside.
See figure 2.
CROSSOVER
TUBE
4. Place a 1/2" flat washer onto the axle and then lightly
tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug against the
washer and wheel hub. See figure 2.
MIDDLE NUT
NO CROSS HOLE
WHEEL
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
MIDDLE BOLT
& WASHER
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
FIGURE 4
HUB CAP
FIGURE 2
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IMPORTANT: Do Not asssemble handle tube to same
side of crossover tube as shaft support plate.
12. Assemble the leg stand tube to the handle tube (long)
using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts. Secure tightly with
two 1/4" nylock nuts. See figure 6.
8. Place the long handle tube onto the crossover tube
on the side opposite from the shaft support plate.
Fasten with the bolt, flat washer and nut removed in the
previous step. See figures 4 and 5. Do not tighten at
this time.
13. Place a vinyl cap over the end of the leg stand tube.
See figure 6.
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLTS
9. Assemble two handle braces to the inside of the hopper
frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex
bolts and two 1/4" nylock nuts. See figure 5. Do not
tighten at this time.
1/4"
NYLOCK
NUT
10. Assemble the other end of the two handle braces to the
long handle tube using a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and 1/4"
nylock nut. Do not tighten at this time. See figure 5.
11. Tighten all hex lock nuts and bolts in same sequence
as assembled in steps 9 through 11. See figure 5.
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-1/2"
LEG STAND TUBE
VINYL CAP
FIGURE 6
HITCH
BRACE
HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-1/2"
14. Assemble the flow control link (end with small hole)
to the flow control arm using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, a
nylon washer and a 1/4" nylock nut as shown in figure
7. Tighten carefully. The flow control link should not
be loose but should pivot with no more than slight
resistance.
MIDDLE
NUT
1/4"
NYLOCK
NUT
FLOW CONTROL
CROSSOVER
LINK
MIDDLE
TUBE
FLOW
BOLT &
CONTROL
ARM
WASHER
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 5
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
SMALLEST
HOLE
NYLON
WASHER
FIGURE 7
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15. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control
mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, two nylon
washers and a 1/4" nylock nut as shown in figure 8.
Tighten carefully. The flow control arm should be
snug, but should pivot with no more than a slight
resistance.
18. Hook the free end of the flow control rod through the
hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom
of the hopper. See figure 10.
SLIDE
GATE
16. Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 8.
BRACKET
HOPPER
VINYL GRIP
FLOW CONTROL
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FIGURE 10
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
19. Assemble both the flow control mounting bracket and
the short handle tube to the long handle tube.Use two
1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, four 5/16" flat washers and two
1/4" nylock nuts as shown in figure 11. Do not tighten
at this time.
(2) NYLON
WASHERS
FIGURE 8
20. Place a handle grip on each handle. See figure 11.
17. Placea5/16"flatwasherontotheendoftheflowcontrol
rod. Insert the end of the flow control 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 9.
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
HANDLE GRIP
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
3/32"
COTTER
PIN
HANDLE
TUBE
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
(SHORT)
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
HANDLE
TUBE
(LONG)
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
5/16"
FLAT
WASHERS
SLOT
FIGURE 11
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
FIGURE 9
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21. 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 12.
22. Position the flow control mounting bracket (figure 13).
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.
NYLON
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
closedtoofarat"OFF".Adjustpositionofflowcontrol
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.
WING NUT
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
NYLON
WASHER
ADJUSTABLE
STOP
OFF
ON
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
OFF
FIGURE 12
ON
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AJDUSTABLE
STOP
SETTING "5"
FIGURE 13
23. Before operating the spreader, pre-lubricate per the
lubrication instructions in the owner's manual.
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APPLICATION DIAGRAM
OPERATION
HOW TO USEYOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to figure 13 on page 7.)
8' to
10'
1. 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.
2. Refer to the application chart on page 8 and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
flow rate setting.
3. Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop
for the on position and toward the hopper for the off
position.
OVERLAP
FIGURE 14
USINGYOUR SPREADER
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. Beforefillingthehoppermakesuretheflowcontrolarm
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.
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
5. The application chart is calculated for light to heavy
application at a walking speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft.in 23
seconds.Avariationinspeedwillrequireanadjustment
of the flow rate to maintain the same coverage. The
faster you walk, the wider the broadcast width.
6. Always start the spreader in motion before opening
the closure plate.
TYPE
MATERIAL
SPREAD
WIDTH
FLOW SETTING
FERTILIZER
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
Organic
GRASS SEED
Fine
3 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 5
6 - 8
3' - 4'
8' - 10'
10' - 12'
6' - 8'
7. Alwaysshuttheclosureplatebeforeturningorstopping
the spreader.
3 - 4
4 - 5
6 - 8
6' - 7'
8' - 9'
10' - 12'
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. Toinsureuniformcoverage,makeeachpasssothatthe
broadcastpatternslightlyoverlapsthepatternfromthe
previous pass as shown in figure 14.The approximate
broadcast widths for different materials are shown in
the application chart on this page.
Coarse
ICE MELTER
OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
10. Whenbroadcastingweedcontrolfertilizers, makesure
the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees,
flowers or shrubs.
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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
REPLACING SLOTTED GEAR
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.
1. Iftheaxle,slottedgearandsprocketassemblyisdisas-
sembled, mark down the positions of the parts as they
areremoved.Thedrivewheelandsprocketpositionsin
relation to the slotted gear determine which direction
the spreader plate will spin. Be sure to reassemble
them in their original positions. (Refer to figure 3 on
page 4.) Use shim washers (Ref. no. 21 on pages 10
and 11) as needed for minimum backlash. Add grease
to gear and sprocket.
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 inflated before each use.
Do not inflate tires beyond maximum recommended
pressure.
LOCKED UP SPREADER
1. Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the
ground.
CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond
the maximum recommended pressure
printed on side of tire.
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 find the
position where the drive wheel spins most freely and
the gear makes the least noise.
CLEANING
4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
LUBRICATE (See figure 15)
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.
7. Secure the shaft support plate in this position by
retightening all three nuts that you loosened.
SLOTTED GEAR
OIL
OIL
GREASE
FIGURE 15
SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE
FIGURE 16
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 45-02143
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26
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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02143
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NO.
QTY DESCRIPTION
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NO.
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NO.
QTY DESCRIPTION
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44285
62482
40469
23753
23758
43648
24857
47189
44591
43661
44590
44566
48865
46503
1509-69
44589
23781
44665
44672
44137
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2
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1
1
1
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Hopper
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44587
1
2
2
1
Tube, Leg Stand
Pop Rivet
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1"
Hairpin Agitator
Bushing, Delrin 3/8" I.D.
Ass'y, Guide Closure
Tube, Frame
Slide Gate Angle Bracket
Slide Gate Bracket
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
Flow Control Link
29 C-9M5732
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31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
43661
48934
43088
44468
44514
23525
23780
44482
46055
1543-69
13 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std.
1
1
2
1
2
1
Sprocket - 6 Tooth
Rod, Flow Control
Brace, Hitch
Support, Shaft
Grip, Handle
22 Nut, Nylock 1/4-20
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
1
1
2
1
4
1
2
2
1
1
1
Tube, Crossover
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Tube, Handle (Long)
Spring, Torsion
Drive Wheel
Wheel
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
Tube, Handle (Short)
Shaft, Axle
Pin, Spring 5/32" x 1-1/4"
Bushing, Axle Shaft
Washer, Flat 1/2" I.D.
Washer, Flat 17/32" I.D.
Bearing, Flange
Pin, Spring 1/8" x 1"
10 Washer, Nylon
40 R19111116
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
Washer, 5/16 SAE
Stop, Adjustable
Bracket, Flow Control Mount
Gear, Plastic
Flow Control Arm
Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4"
Plate, Closure
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Grip, Flow Control Arm
Cap, Vinyl
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42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
24858
24855
46885
24856
44101
23533
44950
43848
44481
44663
22 R19171616
Hub Cap
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24
25
26
27
47963
46501
25305
04367
43850
51 R19171616
52
Washer, Flat 17/32" I.D.
Nylon Wing Nut, 1/4-20
Owner's Manual
Tube, Spacer
Shaft, Sprocket
Spreader Plate
Pin, Spring 1/8" x 5/8"
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