Agri Fab Spreader 45 03011 User Manual

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  
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PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
FORM NO. 40323 (REV. 5/5/08)  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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
4
22  
22  
6
8
D
8
6
29  
4
22  
6
9
24  
22  
C
22  
8
11  
8
10  
D
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25  
B
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13  
14  
15  
16  
8
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21  
A
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17  
18  
8
23  
8
22  
19  
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PARTS FOR 175 LB. POLY "PRO" SPIKER/SPREADER mODEL 45-03011  
REF PART nO. QTY DESCRIPTIOn  
nO.  
REF PART nO. QTY DESCRIPTIOn  
nO.  
1
2
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  
29  
23014  
24531  
43343  
HA21362  
43003  
1509-69  
43866  
24532  
43012  
47810  
43086  
24647  
47707  
44326  
1
1
1
1
1
2
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"  
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PARTS FOR 175 LB. POLY "PRO" SPIKER/SPREADER mODEL 45-03011  
3
5
24  
6
2
8
18  
6
5
17  
19  
16  
21  
16  
4
B
1
15  
C
44  
4
5
39  
19  
19  
4
20  
16  
10  
28  
11  
A
7
12  
22  
15  
9
45  
27  
20  
33  
13  
34  
27  
14  
27  
6
4
27  
34  
B
45  
27  
30  
C
5
27  
36  
11  
D
27  
15  
6
A
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45  
16  
46  
47  
34  
32  
34  
36  
25  
27  
37  
31  
31  
27  
34  
33  
27  
34  
37  
45  
27  
34  
37  
26  
37  
27  
33  
34  
32  
34  
35  
27  
33  
37  
27  
33  
27  
37  
33  
27  
34  
29  
37  
D
37  
37  
38  
37  
40  
40  
42  
41  
23  
42  
43  
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PARTS FOR 175 LB. POLY "PRO" SPIKER/SPREADER mODEL 45-03011  
REF PART nO. QTY DESCRIPTIOn  
nO.  
REF PART nO. QTY DESCRIPTIOn  
nO.  
1
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  
1
1
1
5
4
6
2
1
1
1
1
Hopper  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
26007  
63958  
741-0249  
47684  
48106  
43082  
24648  
47777  
47683  
2
1
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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