Sears Spreader 48624321 User Guide

Operator's Manual  
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Model No. 486.24321  
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caUtION:  
Safety  
Before using this product, read  
this manual and follow all Safety  
Rules and Operating Instructions.  
Assembly  
Operation  
Maintenance  
Parts  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.  
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
FORM NO. 42096 (11/03/11)  
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43343  
47623  
46501  
47141  
24858  
24857  
43848  
44663  
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Hair Cotter Pin  
Hitch Pin  
A
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C
D
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43648  
43661  
5
4
1
9
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8
1
3
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.  
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Lg. *  
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.  
Nylock Nut, 1/4-20  
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Spacer  
44950  
Nylon Wing Nut  
Adjustable Stop  
Flow Control Link  
Grip  
47189  
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1543-69  
R19111116  
44101  
Washer, Nylon  
Washer, 5/16"  
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Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4"  
Flat Washer 1/2"  
Hub Cap  
R19171616  
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cartON cONteNts  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Hitch Tube (#44586)  
Flow Control Arm (#24859)  
Hitch Bracket (#23687)  
Flow Control Mount Bracket (#24855)  
Braces (2) (#23525)  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Flow Control Rod (#44469)  
Drive Wheel (#48865)  
Wheel (#46503)  
Hopper Assembly  
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3
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
asseMBLY  
tOOLs reQUIred FOr asseMBLY  
step 2: (see FIGUre 2)  
(1)  
(2)  
(2)  
(1)  
Pliers  
Remove lock nut from the middle bolt in the crossover  
tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt in place.  
Assemble the short end of the hitch tube onto the  
middle bolt and secure it with the same lock nut you  
removed. do not tighten at this time.  
7/16" Open or Box End Wrenches  
1/2" Open or Box End Wrenches  
Small Hammer  
Assemble two hitch braces to inside of hopper frame,  
one on each side, using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts and  
two 1/4" nylock nuts. do not tighten at this time.  
Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using  
a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. do not  
tighten at this time.  
step 1: (see FIGUre 1)  
Turn the spreader upside down so that it rests on the  
hopper.  
IMpOrtaNt: The hitch tube must attach to the side of  
the crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate.  
CROSSOVER  
TUBE  
SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE  
MIDDLE BOLT  
HITCH  
TUBE  
MIDDLE  
LOCK NUT  
1/4" NYLOCK  
NUT  
1/4" x 1-1/2"  
HEX BOLT  
FIGUre 1  
HITCH BRACE  
HITCH BRACE  
FIGUre 2  
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step 3: (see FIGUre 3)  
step 5: (see FIGUre 5)  
Tighten all hex nuts and bolts, following the same  
sequence as assembled in steps 4, 5 and 6. do not  
collapse tube when tightening.  
Place the drive wheel onto the end of the axle that  
has an indent. The long end of the hub goes to the  
inside.  
Assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" flat washer onto  
each end of the axle.  
Place a hub cap onto the end of the axle. Using a  
small hammer, lightly tap the hub cap until it is snug  
against the wheel.  
AXLE  
SPACER  
HUB CAP  
1/2" DIA.  
FLAT WASHER  
FIGUre 5  
FIGUre 3  
step 4: (see FIGUre 4)  
Place the wheel (long end of hub first) onto the end of  
the axle that has no indents.  
10. 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.  
step 6: (see FIGUre 6)  
In order to assemble the hitch bracket to the hitch  
tube, turn the spreader upright on its wheels.  
Assemble the bracket to the top of the hitch using two  
1/4" x 1" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock nuts.  
END WITH NO  
CROSS HOLE  
HITCH PIN  
1/4" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
1/4" NYLOCK  
NUT  
1/2" FLAT  
WASHER  
HAIR COTTER PIN  
HUB CAP  
FIGUre 6  
FIGUre 4  
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step 7: (see FIGUre 7)  
step 9: (see FIGUre 9)  
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. tighten carefully. The  
flow control link should not be loose but should pivot  
with no more than slight resistance.  
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.  
FLOW CONTROL  
3/32"  
COTTER  
LINK  
FLOW  
PIN  
CONTROL  
ARM  
5/16" FLAT  
WASHER  
1/4" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
FLOW  
CONTROL  
ROD  
1/4" NYLOCK  
NUT  
SLOT  
SMALLEST  
HOLE  
FLOW  
CONTROL  
LINK  
NYLON  
WASHER  
FIGUre 9  
FIGUre 7  
step 8: (see FIGUre 8)  
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. tighten carefully.  
The flow control arm should be snug, but should pivot  
with no more than a slight resistance.  
step 10: (see FIGUre 10)  
Hook free end of flow control rod through hole in slide  
gate bracket located near the bottom of the hopper.  
Assemble the vinyl grip.  
VINYL GRIP  
FLOW CONTROL  
FLOW  
CONTROL  
ARM  
MOUNTING  
BRACKET  
1/4" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
FIGUre 10  
1/4" NYLOCK  
NUT  
(2) NYLON  
WASHERS  
FIGUre 8  
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step 11: (see FIGUre 11)  
step 13: (see FIGUre 13)  
Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the  
hitch tube using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts, four 5/16"  
flat washers and two 1/4" nylock nuts. do not tighten  
at this time.  
Position the flow control mounting bracket.  
Push on flow control arm until it locks in "OFF" position.  
Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube until  
closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.  
Snug the 1/4" lock nuts just enough to hold flow control  
mounting bracket in place.  
FLOW CONTROL  
MOUNTING BRACKET  
Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull flow control arm against  
stop.Verify that closure plate has opened about half way.  
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.  
1/4" x 1-1/2"  
HEX BOLT  
5/16" FLAT  
WASHER  
OFF  
ON  
FLOW  
CONTROL  
ARM  
OFF  
5/16" FLAT  
WASHER  
ON  
1/4" NYLOCK  
NUT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FIGUre 11  
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AJDUSTABLE  
STOP  
SETTING "5"  
step 12: (see FIGUre 12)  
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.  
FIGUre 13  
Before operating the spreader, pre-lubricate per the  
lubrication instructions in the owner's manual.  
WING NUT  
5/16" FLAT  
WASHER  
NYLON  
WASHER  
ADJUSTABLE  
STOP  
1/4" x 3/4"  
CARRIAGE BOLT  
FIGUre 12  
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OperatION  
HOW tO Use YOUr spreader  
appLIcatION dIaGraM  
settING tHe FLOW cONtrOL  
(Refer to figure 13 on page 7.)  
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  
CHARTS  
Refer to the application chart on page 8 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.  
OVERLAP  
UsINGYOUr spreader  
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn  
chemicals, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or  
consistent broadcast pattern.  
FIGUre 14  
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.  
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.  
The application chart is calculated for light to heavy  
application at a walking 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 walk, the wider the  
broadcast width.  
appLIcatION cHart  
tYpe  
spread  
MaterIaL  
FLOW settING  
WIdtH  
FertILIZer  
Powder  
Granular  
Pelleted  
3 - 5  
3 - 5  
3 - 5  
6 - 8  
3' - 4'  
8' - 10'  
10' - 12'  
6' - 8'  
Organic  
Always start the spreader in motion before opening  
the closure plate.  
Always shut the closure plate before turning or  
stopping the spreader.  
Grass seed  
Fine  
Coarse  
3 - 4  
4 - 5  
6 - 8  
6' - 7'  
8' - 9'  
10' - 12'  
Ice MeLter  
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 14. The  
approximate broadcast widths for different materials  
are shown in the application chart on this page.  
When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make  
sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen  
trees, flowers or shrubs.  
OperatING speed - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)  
Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over  
the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl hopper  
cover acts as a wind and moisture shield, but should  
not be used as a rain cover.  
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MaINteNaNce  
cHecK FOr LOOse FasteNers  
LUBrIcate (See figure 15)  
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.  
Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the  
sprocket and gear.  
Oil nylon bushings on vertical sprocket shaft and on  
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.  
cHecK FOr WOrN OF daMaGed parts  
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.  
Do not inflate tires beyond maximum recommended  
pressure.  
OIL  
caUtION: dO NOt inflate tires beyond the  
maximum recommended pressure printed on  
side of tire.  
OIL  
GREASE  
cLeaNING  
Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and  
dry off before storing.  
FIGUre 15  
serVIce aNd adJUstMeNts  
repLacING sLOtted Gear  
If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is  
Continue making slight adjustments until you find the  
position where the drive wheel spins most freely and  
the gear makes the least noise.  
Secure the shaft support plate in this position by  
retightening all three nuts that you loosened.  
disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts  
as 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 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.  
SLOTTED GEAR  
LOcKed Up spreader  
Turn spreader over so that wheels are off the ground.  
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.  
Spin the drive wheel and note how freely it spins and  
how much noise the slotted gear makes.  
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.  
Spin the drive wheel after each adjustment to see if it  
spins more freely and if the gear noise is reduced.  
SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE  
FIGUre 16  
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repaIr parts ILLUstratION  
BrOadcast spreader MOdeL 486.24321  
15  
4
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12  
40  
31  
7
9
13  
40  
9
9
5
39  
30  
11  
33  
3
35  
34  
6
2
B
26  
40  
9
46  
A
12  
11  
28  
25  
22  
48  
27  
11  
10  
24  
9
23  
4
44  
7
37  
32  
B
8
42  
39  
39  
D
E
9
45  
7
40  
9
32  
36  
33  
19  
19  
9
9
7
23  
39  
9
32  
24  
22  
21  
32  
32  
20  
21  
18  
43  
11  
E
17  
41  
38  
35  
9
14  
D
47  
22  
11  
49  
16  
22  
30  
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repaIr parts LIst  
BrOadcast spreader MOdeL 486.24321  
reF part NO. QtY descrIptION  
reF part NO. QtY descrIptION  
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10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
44624  
46055  
62482  
40469  
23753  
23758  
43661  
24857  
47189  
44591  
43648  
1509-69  
44566  
44586  
48865  
46503  
23687  
23781  
44665  
44672  
44137  
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
Hopper  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
04367  
43850  
44468  
C-9M5732  
44663  
48934  
1
1
1
2
2
1
8
2
1
2
1
1
1
Spreader Plate  
Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.  
Ass'y, Guide Closure  
Tube, Frame  
Slide Gate Angle Bracket  
Slide Gate Bracket  
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Lg. *  
Flow Control Link  
Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8" Lg.  
Sprocket, 6 Tooth  
Pop Rivet (not shown)  
Hub Cap  
Hairpin Agitator  
Washer, 5/16 SAE  
Bushing, Delrin  
Rod, Flow Control  
Brace, Hitch  
Support, Shaft  
Nylon Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Thd.  
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.  
32 R19111116  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44285  
44469  
23525  
23780  
47141  
44950  
1543-69  
43088  
24858  
24855  
46885  
24859  
44101  
23533  
47623  
43848  
43343  
42096  
22 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20  
1
9
7
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
6
4
2
2
1
Tube, Crossover  
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.  
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"  
Spring, Torsion  
Tube, Hitch  
Drive Wheel  
Wheel  
Bracket, Hitch  
Shaft, Axle  
10 Washer, Nylon  
16 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std.  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Adjustable Stop  
Bracket, Flow Control Mount  
Gear, Plastic  
Flow Control Arm  
Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.*  
Plate, Closure  
Pin, Spring 5/32" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg. 44  
Bushing, Axle Shaft  
Washer, Shim 1/2"  
Washer, Flat 1/2"  
Bearing, Flange  
Tube, Spacer  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
22 R19171616  
Hitch Pin  
23  
24  
25  
47963  
46501  
25305  
Grip, Flow Control Arm  
Hair Cotter Pin, #4 1/8"  
Owner's Manual  
Shaft, Sprocket  
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