™
OWNERS MANuAL
Model No.
45-0414
45-0415
125 LB.TOW
BROADCAST SPREADER
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
FORM NO. 40454 (11/06)
PRINTED IN USA
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HARDWARE PACKAGE
G
K
E
D
B
C
H
A
L
I
M
P
J
S
T
Q
N
U
O
R
V
W
X
REF QTY DESCRIPTION
REF QTY DESCRIPTION
A
B
C
D
E
G
H
I
ꢀ
3
5
8
1
ꢀ
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x ꢀ-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x ꢀ-1/ꢀ"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/ꢀ"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
1
1
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Spacer, .64 x .84 x 1
Spacer, .64 x 1 x ꢀ.94
Washer, Large
Wing Nut, 1/4"
Spacer, .39 x .56 x .6ꢀ
Spring
Adjustable Stop
Grip
Hitch Pin
Nylock Nut, 3/8"
18 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
ꢀ
4
1
1
1
Nylon Washer
Washer, Small
Hair Cotter Pin
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-ꢀ0 x 3/4"
Cotter Pin, 9/64 x 1-1/ꢀ"
J
K
L
Engagement Bracket
Spring
M
3
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After assembling bracket (W) to axle, tighten both bolts.
Loosen bolt through axle just enough that bracket (W) can
pivot but will stay in place. See figure 4.
ASSEMBLY INSTRuCTIONS
TOOLS REQuIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(ꢀ) 7/16" Wrenches
(ꢀ) 1/ꢀ" Wrenches
(ꢀ) 9/16" Wrenches
LARGE HOLE
LONG END
TO OUTSIDE
TIGHTEN WITH WRENCHES
REINFORCEMENT STRAP
H
H
W
H
D
P
H
WHEEL
WITH BOLT
D
R
D
FIGuRE 4
FIGuRE 1
N
SMALL HOLE
Assemble bent hitch braces and then straight hitch braces
to inside of spreader frame. Straight hitch braces must be
to inside of bent hitch braces. See figure 5.
P
LARGE HOLE
TIGHTEN WITH FINGERS
O
P
D
FIGuRE 2
STRAIGHT
HITCH
BRACE
P
LONG END
TO INSIDE
H
M
BENT
HITCH
BRACE
SMALL HOLE
FIGuRE 5
WHEEL
WITHOUT BOLT
FIGuRE 3
4
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Assemble drawbar tubes to inside of lower handle tubes.
Assemble straight hitch braces to outside of lower handle
tubes. See figure 6.
LOWER HANDLE TUBE
C
TOP HITCH (TALL)
V
A
DRAWBAR TUBE
H
BOTTOM HITCH (SHORT)
H
G
K
STRAGHT
HITCH
BRACE
FIGuRE 8
B
FIGuRE 6
SCREEN
CLIP
C
CONTROL TUBE
H
B
H
FIGuRE 9
TIGHTEN FASTENERS
Tighten fasteners in the order below.
FIGuRE 6
FIGuRE 7
FIGuRE 8
FIGuRE 9
5
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H
J
FLOW CONTROL
BRACKET
D
J
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FIGuRE 13
FIGuRE 10
S
FLOW CONTROL ARM
U
H
FIGuRE 14
J
E
I
Slip the small spring (X) onto the end flow control rod and
then attach it to the pattern plate. See figure 15.
FIGuRE 11
Q
J
X
T
FIGuRE 15
L
CONTINuE TO NEXT PAGE
FIGuRE 12
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TIGHTEN FASTENERS
OPERATION
Tighten the nut (H) and then loosen
just enough that the flow control arm
HOW TO uSEYOuR SPREADER
FIGuRE 11
moves freely.
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to figure 16 and 17)
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.
ꢀ. 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 from the "OFF" position and
rest it against the adjustable stop for the “ON” position.
Push the flow control arm past the stop, toward the
hopper for the “OFF” position.
CALIBRATING FLOW CONTROL ARM
Flow control mounting bracket (figure 16 and 17)
a. Set adjustable stop at "OFF" position.Move flow control
arm against adjustable stop.
b. Slide flow control mounting bracket along control tube
until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.
c. Snug the nuts just enough to hold flow control mounting
bracket in place.
d. Set adjustable stop at "5". With flow control arm resting
against stop, verify that closure plate is open about half
way.
e. If closure plate is not open about half way, slide flow
control mounting bracket up or down control tube until
closure plate will open about half way at "5" and will
close completely when arm is pushed past adjustable
stop to "OFF" position. Tighten the 5/16" nylock hex
nuts.
uSING THE PATTERN ADJuSTMENT PLATE
The pattern adjustment plate is used to adjust the flow
of material being spread to the left or right side. The
pattern adjustment plate is the bottom stainless steel plate
underneath the hopper.
The adjustment of the pattern plate is sensitive. It is
recommended that you test your spread pattern in a small
area first.
"OFF"
1. To adjust the flow to be heavier to the left side, tighten
the thumbscrew so the plate will not pull out as far.
See figure 18.
2. To adjust the flow to be heavier to the right side,
loosen the thumbscrew so the plate will pull out farther.
See figure 18.
FIGuRE 16
"5"
THUMB SCREW
FIGuRE 18
FIGuRE 17
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uSINGYOuR SPREADER
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.
The use of powdered lawn chemicals is not recommended,
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. Before filling the hopper, set the adjustable stop to the
propersetting.RefertotheApplicationChartonthispage
and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the
proper flow rate setting.
3. Move the flow control arm past the adjustable stop to the
“OFF” position so that the closure plate is shut.
4. Fill the hopper, breaking up any lumpy fertilizer.
5. The Application Chart is calculated for light-to-heavy
application at a walking speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft. in ꢀ3
seconds. A variation in speed will require an adjustment
of the flow rate to maintain the same coverage.The faster
you travel, the wider the broadcast width.
APPLICATION CHART
MATERIAL
TYPE
FLOW SETTING
3 MPH
(100 FT. IN ꢀ3 SEC.)
SPREAD
WIDTH IN
FEET
FERTILIZER
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
Organic
GRASS SEED
Fine
3-5
3-5
3-5
6-8
3-4
8-10
10-1ꢀ
6-8
3-4
4-5
6-8
6-7
8-9
10-1ꢀ
Coarse
ICE MELTER
6. Always start the spreader in motion before opening the
closure plate.
OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in ꢀ3 seconds)
7. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping
the spreader.
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. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the
broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the
previous pass as shown in figure 19. The approximate
broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the
Application Diagram figure 19.
10. Whenbroadcastingweedcontrolfertilizers,makesurethe
broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers
or shrubs.
REFER
TO
CHARTS
OVERLAP
FIGuRE 19
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MAINTENANCE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
GREASE
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.
OIL
CHECK FOR WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS
ꢀ. 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.
HAIRPIN
HAIRPIN
FIGuRE 20
CAuTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond the
maximum recommended pressure printed
on side of tire.
STORAGE
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
CLEANING
allow to dry before storing.
4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
allow to dry before storing.
ꢀ. Store in a clean, dry area.
LuBRICATE (See figure 20)
5. Remove one small and two large hairpins and separate
the gearbox housings.
SERVICE AND ADJuSTMENTS
6. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
gears.
1. If the axle and gear assembly is disassembled, mark
down the positions of the parts as they are removed.
The large gear position in relation to the small gear
determines which direction the spreader plate will
spin. Be sure to reassemble them in their original
positions. (Refer to parts exploded view on page 10).
Ensure washer (Refer to item 33 on page 10 and 11)
is in place when assembling the axle components.
Add grease to gears.
7. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft.
Apply grease to the axle at least once a year, or more
often as needed.
8. Oil (idler) wheel at least once a year or more often as
needed.
9. Install gearbox housings and secure with hairpins.
ꢀ. If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn, it
can be replaced. Remove old agitator hairpin from
hole in impeller shaft and replace with new agitator
hairpin. See figure 21.
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
HAIRPIN
FIGuRE 21
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER
MODELS 45-0414, 45-0415
64
9
6
9
5
5
43
9
7
1
34
6
37
5
20
68
45
62
55
21
54
33
31
31
8
41
52
38
26
25
8
31
2
63
33
28
30
19
35
29
15
8
18
19
17
66
8
13
33
8
42
29
14
10
40
33
8
45
52
8
16
65
46
11
22
3
8
25
52
5
9
39
32
27
12
61
53
45
24
62
23
45
8
67
60
44
4
8
33
36
44
50
33
58
8
4
3
60
48
49
9
8
9
33
47
57
8
47
8
51
59
8
56
45
56
10
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER
MODELS 45-0414, 45-0415
REF. PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
REF. PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
1
ꢀ
44466
4884ꢀ
4884ꢀSS
ꢀ5755
ꢀ5755SS
741-0ꢀ49
1543-69
49890
ꢀ567ꢀ
49891
4989ꢀ
65457
ꢀ5757
ꢀ3533
44ꢀ85
49894
4388ꢀ
49895
ꢀ5758
ꢀ5917
40199
04367
49896
ꢀ60ꢀ7
49910
49798
47ꢀ1ꢀ
47ꢀ04
47ꢀ09
47ꢀ05
49897
49898
46055
43659
49899
40304
1
1
1
ꢀ
ꢀ
4
8
4
ꢀ
Hopper, Spreader (1ꢀ5 lb.)
Tube, Frame (45-0414)
Tube, Frame (45-0415)
Handle, Lower (45-0414)
Handle Lower (45-0415)
Bearing, Flanged
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
4ꢀ
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
5ꢀ
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
ꢀ3668
48857
48934
ꢀ5763
49903
49931
47141
43848
49901
49908
49909
405ꢀ0
ꢀ35ꢀ5
ꢀ3014
ꢀ3687
40305
40306
40308
40310
ꢀ60ꢀ6
ꢀ3658
ꢀ60ꢀ3
49911
ꢀ3353
43343
40ꢀ91
40ꢀ91SS
40ꢀ9ꢀ
40ꢀ9ꢀSS
40355
44695
47441
ꢀ4915
ꢀ6004
ꢀ614ꢀ
405ꢀ6
40454
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
8
1
ꢀ
1
1
ꢀ
ꢀ
4
1
1
1
ꢀ
1
1
1
ꢀ
ꢀ
1
1
ꢀ
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Spacer, .64 x 1 x ꢀ.94
Spacer, .64 x .84 x 1
Hairpin, Agitator
3
Adjustable Stop
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-ꢀ0 x 3/4" *
Thumb Screw, 1/4-ꢀ0 x 1-1/4" *
Wing Nut, 1/4-ꢀ0
4
5
Washer, Nylon
6
Washer, 1/4" *
Control Arm Grip
7
Clip
Spring
8
ꢀ7 Nylock Nut, 1/4-ꢀ0 *
Hex Bolt, 1/4-ꢀ0 x ꢀ-1/ꢀ" *
Hex Bolt, 1/4-ꢀ0 x 1-1/ꢀ" *
Nylon Nut
9
11 Hex Bolt, 1/4-ꢀ0 x 1-3/4" *
10
11
1ꢀ
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
ꢀ0
ꢀ1
ꢀꢀ
ꢀ3
ꢀ4
ꢀ5
ꢀ6
ꢀ7
ꢀ8
ꢀ9
30
31
3ꢀ
33
34
1
1
1
1
4
ꢀ
4
1
1
ꢀ
1
1
1
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
1
1
1
ꢀ
1
3
1
7
1
Closure Guide
Plate, Pattern
Hitch Brace (bent)
Hitch Bracket
Plate, Closure
Bushing, Hopper Bottom
Slot Truss Bolt, 10-3ꢀ x 1/ꢀ" *
Pop Rivet, 3/16 *
Nylock Nut, 10-3ꢀ *
Link, Flow Control
Slide Gate Angle Bracket
Hex Bolt, 1/4-ꢀ0 x 3/4" *
Spreader Impeller
Shaft, Impeller
Hitch Bracket
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x ꢀ-1/4" *
Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 *
Washer, .3437 x .6875 *
Hex Bolt, 1/4-ꢀ0 x 1" *
Engagement Bracket
Spacer, .39 x .56 x .6ꢀ
Hitch Brace (straight)
Cotter Pin, 9/64 x 1-1/ꢀ" *
Hitch Pin, 3/8 x 3"
Hair Cotter Pin, 3/3ꢀ x ꢀ-5/16"
Drawbar Tube (45-0414)
Drawbar Tube (45-0415)
Control Tube (45-0414)
Control Tube (45-0415)
Wheel
Axle
Spacer, Axle Tube
Fitting, Grease 1/4"
Housing, Large Gear
Yoke, Large
61
Gear, Large
Gear, Small
6ꢀ
63
64
65
66
67
68
Clip, Hairpin 7/8
Clip, Hairpin 5/8
Pin, Spring 1/8 x 1"
Pin, Spring 3/16 x 1"
Washer
Bowed Washer
Spreader Screen
Flow Control Bracket
Control Arm
Cross Frame Strap
Spring
Rod, Flow Control
Owners Manual
* Stainless Steel Fastener
11
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REPAIR PARTS
Agri-Fab, Inc.
809 South Hamilton
Sullivan, IL. 61951
ꢀ17-7ꢀ8-8388
© ꢀ006 Agri-Fab Inc.
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