™
OwnERS
mAnuAL
model no.
45-03011
175 LB. POLY PRO
SPIKER/SPREADER
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 40323 (REV. 5/5/08)
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2
1
2
16
1
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
10
3
1
Flat Washer, 1/4"
Nylon Washer
Hitch Pin
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 5/8"
Carriage Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
Nylock Nut, 1/4"
1
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
1
1
1
Transport Handle Grip
Control Arm Grip
Plastic Knob
24
1
Nylock Nut, 3/8"
2
Ferrule
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
ASSEmBLY
TOOLS REQuIRED FOR ASSEmBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
FRAME ASSEMBLY TUBE
(2) 3/4" or AdjustableWrenches (for optional wheel removal
in figure 5)
TONGUE
Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution when
working with hands near spike disks.
1. Remove the hardware pack and all individual parts from
the carton and lay out as shown on pages 2 and 3.
2. Assemble the end of the tongue to the hopper as shown
in figure 1 using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" hex
nuts.Theholesarelocatedjustbelowtheframeassembly
tube. Do not tighten yet.
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
FIGuRE 1
3
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3. Attach the tongue to the frame assembly tube using
two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, four 1/4" flat washers and
two 1/4" hex nuts as shown in figure 2. Do not tighten
yet.
1/4" NYLOCK
NUTS
1/4" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
PLASTIC
GRIP
4. Attach the tongue to the two center braces using four
1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" hex nuts as shown in figure
2. Do not tighten yet.
HOPPER
BRACE
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
NYLON
WASHER
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
1/2"
FERRULE
FIGuRE 3
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
CENTER BRACE
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
8. 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" hex
nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 4.
FIGuRE 2
9
Place the end of the hitch bracket with 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, 3/8" lock washer and 3/8"
hex lock nut. Do not tighten yet. See figure 4.
5. Assemble the plastic grip onto the end of the flow control
arm as shown in figure 3.
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX NUT
6. 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" hex lock
nuts as shown in figure 3. Tighten the first hex lock nut
until there is noticeable resistance when moving the flow
control arm, then tighten the second hex lock nut.
HOPPER
BRACE
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
(ONE ONLY)
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
7. 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 3.
HITCH
BRACKET
3/8" HEX
NYLOCK NUT
FIGuRE 4
4
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nOTE: The wheels may be temporarily removed for easier
access when assembling the tongue braces in the
following instructions.
15. Checkthatbothferrulesareadjustedsothatapproximately
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" hex lock nut
onto each ferrule, making only finger tight at this time.
See figure 7.
10. Insert a tongue brace through the slot in the end plate.
Fasten the front hole of the tongue brace to the end plate
using a 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and 1/4" hex nut. For the rear
hole use a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, 1/4" flat washer and 1/4"
hex nut, with the bolt and washer assembled from inside
the poly hopper. See figure 5. Do not tighten yet.
11. Fasten the other end of the tongue brace to the side of
the tongue using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" hex
nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 5.
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
FERRULE
12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the second tongue brace.
13. Tighten all bolts and nuts assembled so far.
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
BRACKET
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
FIGuRE 7
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
WHEEL REMOVED
FOR ACCESS
FIGuRE 5
14. 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.
NYLON
WASHER
PLASTIC
KNOB
FLOW
CONTROL
GAUGE
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
FIGuRE 6
5
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16. 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.
20. Assemble the chain cover to the frame assembly using
two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" hex
nuts as shown figure 9.
21. Install the hitch pin and the 1/8" hair cotter pin in the
spreader hitch bracket and tongue. See figure 9.
1/4" FLAT
c. If the flow plates are not straight with the slots, screw
one ferrule up or down on one side of the control
rod.
WASHER
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
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.
CHAIN COVER
3/8" HITCH PIN
17. 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.
d. If the arm moves, tighten the hex lock nuts on the
flow control arm until movement is prevented.
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
1/8" HAIR
COTTER PIN
18. Remove the two 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts
from the carriage bolts which are pre-assembled to the
lift assembly arm.Attach the transport handle to the arm
using the lock washers and hex nuts which you removed.
See figure 8.
FIGuRE 9
19. Assemble the handle grip to the transport handle. See
figure 8.
HANDLE GRIP
TRANSPORT HANDLE
(2) 5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLTS
(PREASSEMBLED)
(2) 5/16" NYLOCK NUTS
(PREASSEMBLED)
FIGuRE 8
6
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SETTInG CHART
OPERATIOn
HOw TO uSEYOuR SPIKER/SPREADER
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. Loosen the knob and adjust the flow control gauge to the
recommended setting. Retighten the knob. See figure
10.
3. Determine the approximate square footage of the area
to be covered and estimate the amount of fertilizer or
seed required.
4. Move the spiker/spreader to the area where application
is to begin.
Flow Rate Setting
TYPE
mATERIAL
At 3 m.P.H.
Fertilizer
Granular / Pelleted
Fine / Coarse
0-1
5-6
/
/
0-2
7-8
Grass Seed
3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23 seconds.
APPLICATIOn TIPS
1. To help prevent compacting and clogging when using
granular material, avoid unnecessary towing while
hopper is filled.
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 pass
slightly. Spread width 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 11.
5. If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the edges
and then spread between the border.
6. Be careful when spreading around ornamental plants
because weed control chemicals can damage these
plants.
5. Making sure the flow control arm is in the "OFF" position,
fill the hopper, breaking up any lumps.
6. Lower the aerator spikes to the operating position.
7. 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.
8. Do not make sharp turns with spikes in the ground.
9. Raise aerator spikes to transport position when crossing
over concrete or other hard surfaces.
10. Do not aerate if the ground is extremely hard or dry. If
ground is too dry, sprinkle or water for one to two hours
prior to use.
11. Do not aerate if the ground is too wet (muddy).
ImPORTAnT: Always move flow control arm to "OFF"
position to prevent excessive release of fertilizer when
stopping, turning or filling the spreader.
FIGuRE 11
ON
Spikepointsaresharp.Exercisecautionwhen
working with hands near spike disks.
mAInTEnAnCE
1. Check nuts and bolts for tightness before each use.
2. Always empty hopper after each use, storing leftover
material in it's original bag.
3. Wash and dry thoroughly after each use.
4. Apply a light coat of oil on exposed metal parts to help
prevent rust.
5. At least once a year, apply a few drops of oil to wheels
and to plastic bearings in spike disks, at ends of aerator
shaft and at ends of hopper shaft.
6. Clean and oil drive chain once a year.
FIGuRE 10
7
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PARTS FOR 175 LB. POLY "PRO" SPIKER/SPREADER mODEL 45-03011
1
SEE PARTS DIAGRAM ON PAGE 10
2
5
6
A
7
5
28
27
3
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22
22
6
8
D
8
6
29
4
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6
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24
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C
22
8
11
8
10
D
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A
25
B
A
5
13
14
15
16
8
C
21
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8
B
17
18
8
23
8
22
19
8
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PARTS FOR 175 LB. POLY "PRO" SPIKER/SPREADER mODEL 45-03011
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43848
24660
47712
47711
1543-69
43088
1509-90
47189
63850
24542
43849
44950
43001
47623
1
1
1
2
3
Plastic Grip
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
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23014
24531
43343
HA21362
43003
1509-69
43866
24532
43012
47810
43086
24647
47707
44326
1
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1
1
1
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Hitch Bracket
Flow Control Arm
Flow Control Rod
Ferrule
Tongue
3
Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")
Nut, Nylock 3/8-16 Thd.
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
4
5
Nylon Washer
6
10 Washer, 1/4"
7
1
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Lg.
16 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8"
8
22 Nut, Nylock 1/4-20 Thd.
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Tongue Brace
9
1
1
1
1
1
1
Brace Assembly, Hopper
Flow Control Gauge
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Nut, Nylock 5/16-18
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Transport Handle Bar
Handle Grip
10
11
13
14
15
Plastic Knob, 1/4-20 Thd.
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.
Pin, Hitch 3/8" Flat Hd.
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1"
9
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PARTS FOR 175 LB. POLY "PRO" SPIKER/SPREADER mODEL 45-03011
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5
24
6
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5
17
19
16
21
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B
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C
44
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5
39
19
19
4
20
16
10
28
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A
7
12
22
15
9
45
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20
33
13
34
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14
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4
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B
45
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C
5
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A
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46
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32
34
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25
27
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31
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45
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27
37
33
27
34
29
37
D
37
37
38
37
40
40
42
41
23
42
43
10
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PARTS FOR 175 LB. POLY "PRO" SPIKER/SPREADER mODEL 45-03011
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nO.
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nO.
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2
47451
24536
24535
43088
43866
46978
47615
47484
24538
24539
63949
728-3001
47459
47508
24537
43009
47259
47476
63948
46838
47458
65790
47961
1509-69
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1
5
4
6
2
1
1
1
1
Hopper
25
26
27
28
29
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31
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33
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36
37
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40
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46
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26007
63958
741-0249
47684
48106
43082
24648
47777
47683
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Step Bushing (Special)
Lift Tube Assembly
Hopper Center Plate (Small)
Hopper Center Plate (Large)
Washer, 1/4"
3
18 Bearing, Flanged 0.63" I.D.
4
1
2
2
2
2
6
Chain
5
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8"
Nut, Hex (SIMS) 1/4-20 Thd.
Bearing, Flange
Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 x 5/8"
Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16
Center Brace
6
7
8
Bearing, Hex Flange
Bracket, Feed Plate (RH)
Bracket, Feed Plate (LH)
Axle w/Sprocket, 5/8"
Compression Spring
Spacer, .75" x 1.0" x 2.98"
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
R19212016 12 Washer, 21/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 ga.
47782
63956
24332
45100
47189
R19171616
43353
43019
44688
47679
43093
48840
26005
40323
1
2
Spacer, 1.0" ID x 3.25"
Drive Disk Assembly
10 Pop Rivet
1
1
2
Skirt, 48"
10 Spike Disk (7")
Skirt Retainer
Flow Plate
2
2
4
2
4
2
1
4
6
2
1
Bolt, Hex 1/2-13 x 4"
Nut, Nylock 1/4-20
Washer, 17/32" x 1" x 16 ga.
Lock Washer, 1/2"
Nut, Hex Jam 1/2-13
Cap, Plastic
12 Washer
4
Agitator Blade
16 Screw, #8-32 x 3/8" Lg.
1
2
2
1
2
2
Axle w/Sprocket, 3/4"
Spacer, .76" x 1.0" x 0.50"
Spacer, 1.25" OD x .330" Lg.
Hopper Frame Assembly
Wheel
Chain Cover
Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"
Axle Retainer Bracket
Owners Manual
Bolt,Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
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