™
OwnERS
mAnuAL
model no.
45-02882
175 LB. POLY PRO
DROP SPREADER
CAUTION:
• Safety
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 40944 (02/14/08)
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Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
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16 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
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Nylock Nut, 3/8"
Hitch Pin
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
Plastic Knob
Plastic Grip
Ferrule
10 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 5/8"
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3
Carriage Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
Flat Washer, 1/4"
Nylon Washer
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ASSEmBLY
1/4" NYLOCK
NUTS
1/4" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
PLASTIC
GRIP
TOOLS REQuIRED FOR ASSEmBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
HOPPER
BRACE
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
NYLON
WASHER
1. Remove the hardware pack and all individual parts from
the carton and lay out as shown on page 2 and 3.
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
2. Assemble the tongue to the hopper as shown in figure
1 using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock nuts.
Do not tighten yet.
1/2"
FERRULE
FIGuRE 2
6. Attach the hopper brace to the hopper using two 1/4" x
5/8" hex bolts, one 1/4" flat washer and two 1/4" nylock
nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 3.
TONGUE
7. Place the end of the hitch bracket (two holes) down
through the slot in the tongue. Attach the hopper brace
to the top of the tongue and the hitch bracket to the
bottom using one 3/8" x 1" hex bolt and 3/8" nylock nut.
Tighten all bolts assembled so far. See figure 3.
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX NUT
1/4" FLAT WASHER
(ONE ONLY)
FIGuRE 1
3. Assemble the plastic grip onto the end of the flow control
arm as shown in figure 2.
HOPPER
BRACE
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
4. Insert the flow control arm through the slot in the hopper
brace. Place a nylon washer on each side of the arm
and attach it to the brace's welded bracket using a 1/4"
x 1-1/4" hex bolt, a 1/4" flat washer and two 1/4" nylock
nuts as shown in figure 2. Tighten the first nylock nut
until there is noticeable resistance when moving the flow
control arm, then tighten the second nylock nut.
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
HITCH
BRACKET
5. Place the flow control rod through the hole at the end
of the flow control arm. Assemble the two ferrules onto
the threaded ends of the rod so that approximately 10
threads (1/2") of the rod extends through the ferrules.
See figure 2.
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
FIGuRE 3
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8. Assemble one end of a tongue brace to the side of the
tongue using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock
nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 4.
12. Assemble the flow control gauge to the hopper brace
using the 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon washer and
the plastic knob. See figure 6.
9. Assemble the other end of the tongue brace to the
triangular plate on the end of the spreader. Use a 1/4"
x 5/8" hex bolt and 1/4" nylock nut in the front hole of
the plate. Use a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, 1/4" flat washer and
1/4" nylock nut in the rear hole, with the bolt and washer
assembled on the inside of the hopper as shown in figure
4. Do not tighten yet.
13. Install the hitch pin and the 1/8" hair cotter pin in the
spreader hitch bracket and tongue. See figure 6.
NYLON
WASHER
PLASTIC
KNOB
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to attach the second tongue brace
to the other end of the spreader and then tighten all
loose bolts.
FLOW
CONTROL
GAUGE
1/4" FLAT WASHER
(One per side)
3/8" HITCH PIN
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4"
NYLOCK
NUT
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
1/8" HAIR
COTTER PIN
FIGuRE 6
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
TONGUE
BRACE
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
14. To check for correct opening of hopper flow plates:
a. Set the flow control gauge at the highest setting.
b. Move the flow control arm away from the hopper until
it rests against the gauge. The slots in the bottom
of the hopper should now be completely open. The
edge of the flow plates should be just clear of the
ends all the slots.
FIGuRE 4
11. Make sure that both ferrules are adjusted so that
approximately ten threads (1/2") of the control rod is
exposed.Insert both ferrules into the brackets which are
riveted to the front of the flow plates. Assemble a 1/4"
nylock nut onto each ferrule, making only finger tight
at this time. See figure 5.
c. If the flow plates are not straight with the slots, screw
one ferrule up or down on one side of the control
rod.
d. If the flow plates open to far or not far enough, screw
both ferrules equally up or down on the control
rod.
d. Move the flow control arm toward the hopper to the
off position. Verify that the slots in the bottom of the
hopper are completely covered by the flow plates.
e. Tighten the lock nuts and then loosen 1/4 turn.
FLOW CONTROL ROD
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
15. To check for proper tension on the hopper flow plates:
a. Set the flow control gauge at a mid range setting.
b. Move the flow control arm against the gauge.
c. Press firmly against the front of the flow plates at the
bottom of the hopper. The flow control arm should
not move.
FERRULE
d. If the arm moves, tighten the hex lock nuts on the
flow control arm until movement is prevented.
BRACKET
FIGuRE 5
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SETTInG CHART
OPERATIOn
FLOw RATE
SETTInG
Fertilizer
mATERIAL TYPE
AT 3
m.P.H.
0-1 / 0-2
5-6 / 7-8
HOw TO uSEYOuR SPREADER
Granular / Pelleted
Fine / Coarse
Grass Seed
1. Refer to the instruction label on the material package
and to the instruction decal on your spreader to help
determine the proper spreader setting and application
rate.AlsoseetheSettingChartonthispageforageneral
range of settings for commonly used materials.
2. Loosentheknobandadjusttheflowcontrolgaugetothe
recommended setting. Retighten the knob. See figure
7.
3. Determine the approximate square footage of the area
to be covered and estimate the amount of fertilizer or
seed required.
4. Move the spreader to the area where application is to
begin.
5. Makingsuretheflowcontrolarmisinthe"OFF"position,
fill the hopper, breaking up any lumps.
6. Start the spreader in motion and then pull the flow
control arm forward to the "ON" position as you travel
across your lawn. The recommended towing speed is
3 m.p.h.
3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23 seconds.
APPLICATIOn TIPS
1. To help prevent clogging when using granular material,
avoid towing the spreader with the flow plate closed.
A closed flow plate could cause the rotating agitator
to work the material into powder, compacting it at the
bottom of the hopper.
2. Reduce the flow setting for speeds slower than
3 M.P.H. and increase the setting for higher speeds.
3. To avoid misses or striping, overlap the previous wheel
tracks by approximately 4"- 5". The spread width of the
spreader is approximately 40".
4. For easiest application, first apply material across both
ends of the area.Two or three passes on each end are
sufficient.Then apply material back and forth as shown.
Use the end areas for turning around, shutting off the
spreader as you enter the end areas and turning the
spreader on again as your leave the end areas for your
next pass. See figure 8.
ImPORTAnT: Always place flow control arm in the "OFF"
positiontopreventexcessfertilizerfrombeingreleasedwhen
filling the spreader and when stopping or turning.
5. If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the edges
and then spread between the border.
nOTE: Be careful when using the spreader around
ornamental plants because weed control chemicals can
damage these plants.
ON
FIGuRE 8
mAInTEnAnCE
1. Always empty spreader after each use, storing leftover
material in it's original bag.
2. Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly after each use.
3. Apply a few drops of oil to all moving parts.
4. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness before each use.
5. Keep tires inflated to 12 - 14 lbs.
FIGuRE 7
6
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REPAIR PARTS FOR 175 LB. DROP SPREADER mODEL 45-02882
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5
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21
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35
4 35
16
40
5
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29
25
25
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23
5
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24
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41
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10
31
12
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15
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14
25
25
39
5
32
25
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40939
1509-69
47189
47712
24660
24542
63850
24532
23014
24531
43012
44950
1543-69
43849
43848
43001
HA21362
1509-90
47623
43343
40944
47451
24536
24535
43088
43866
46978
47615
47484
24538
24539
47711
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1
1
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Hopper
2
2
Wheel
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Lg.
Hopper Center Plate (Small)
Hopper Center Plate (Large)
Washer, 1/4"
18 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd.
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Rod, Flow Control
Arm, Flow Control
Gauge, Flow Control
Brace Assembly, Hopper
Brace, Tongue
16 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8"
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2
1
1
1
2
Nut, Hex (SIMS) 1/4-20 Thd.
Bearing, Flange
Bearing, Hex Flange
Bracket, Feed Plate (RH)
Bracket, Feed Plate (LH)
Ferrule
Hitch Bracket
Tongue
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.
Washer, Nylon
Knob, Plastic 1/4-20 Thd.
Grip, Plastic
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.
Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Lg.
Hitch Pin, 3/8"
12 728-3001 10 Pop Rivet
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
47459
47508
24537
43009
47259
47476
24540
48665
47458
24534
1
1
2
Skirt, 48"
Retainer, Skirt
Flow Plate
12 Washer
4
16 Screw, #8-32 x 3/8" Lg.
2
2
2
2
Agitator Blade
Axle
Spacer, Tube 1" OD x 1.65" Lg.
Spacer, 1.25" OD x .330" Lg.
Plate, Bearing
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
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REPAIR PARTS
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Sullivan, IL. 61951
217-728-8388
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