Owner's Manual
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32" SPIKER SPREADER
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Model No. 486.24331
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. 48070 (REV. 5/20/08)
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SAFETY
Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
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Wear eye and hand protection when handling and
using lawn chemicals.
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Read this owner's manual before attempting to
assemble or operate the spiker/spreader.
Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear
and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
Maximum towing speed - 10 M.P.H.
Read the towing vehicle owner's manual and know
how to operate the tractor before using the
spiker/spreader attachment.
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Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch and be alert
for holes and other hazards which could cause you to
loose control of the tractor and spiker/spreader.
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Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit on the
spiker/spreader.
Never allow children to operate the tractor or
spiker/spreader attachment.
Before operating the vehicle on any grade (hill) refer
to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual
concerning safe operation on slopes. Stay off steep
slopes!
Do not allow adults to operate the tractor or
spiker/spreader without proper instructions.
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Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
Read the chemical label for instructions and
outlined in this manual.
cautions for handling and applying chemicals.
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.Itmeans—Attention!!Become
alert!!Your safety is involved.
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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1 1/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
Carriage Bolt. 5/16" x 1-3/4"
Self-Tapping Screw
Nylock Hex Nut, 1/4"
Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16"
Jam Hex Nut, 1/2"
Nylock Jam Hex Nut, 1/2"
Flat Washer, 1/4"
Nylon Washer, 21/64"
Flat Washer, 5/16"
REF. QTY.
DESCRIPTION
Flat Washer, 5/8"
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Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4"
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
Chain with Connector
Flanged Bearing
Compression Spring
1/4" Thick Spacer
Short Spacer Tube
Long Spacer Tube
Flow Control Link
Ferrule
Control Lever Grip
Height Adjustment Grip
Plastic Wing Nut
Flat Head Hitch Pin, 3/8"
Flow Plate Spring
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ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
5. Hitch Tube (2)
6. Lift Handle
7. Spike Disk (7)
8. Drive Disk Assembly (2)
9. Wheel (2)
1. Chain Cover
2. Flow Control Lever
3. Center Brace
10. Transport Tube Assembly
11. Hitch Bracket (2)
12. Spiker Shaft Assembly
4. Hopper Assembly
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Assemble the grip onto the lift handle. See figure 2.
On the right side, insert a 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolt
through a 5/16" flat washer and then through the
rear hole in the hopper and the hitch tube. Assemble
the transport tube and then the lift handle onto the
bolt and secure with a 5/16" nylock hex nut. Do not
tighten yet. See figure 2.
Assemble a 5/16" x 1" hex bolt and 5/16" nylock hex
nut to the bottom hole in the transport tube assembly
and the lift handle. Do not tighten yet. See figure 2.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" or Adjustable Wrenches
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pliers
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5/16"FLAT
WASHER
LIFT
HANDLE
GRIP
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Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify
using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.
5/16" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
Attach a hitch tube to the front hole in the right
hand side of the hopper using a 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex
bolt, a 5/16" flat washer and a 5/16" nylock hex nut.
Assemble the bolt and washer from inside the hopper.
Do not tighten yet. See figure 1.
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
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Repeat on the left hand side of the hopper.
5/16" 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
TRANSPORT TUBE
5/16" NYLOCK
HEX NUT
FIGURE 2
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On the left side, insert a 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolt
through a 5/16" flat washer and then through the rear
hole in the hopper and the hitch tube. Assemble the
transport tube onto the bolt and secure it with a 5/16"
nylock hex nut. Do not tighten yet. See figure 3.
5/16" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
HITCH TUBE
5/16"FLAT
WASHER
5/16" NYLOCK
5/16" NYLOCK HEX NUT
HEX NUT
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3
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Fasten the hitch tubes together using three 5/16" x
2-1/4" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock hex nuts. Do not
tighten yet. See figure 4.
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If the wheel does not spin freely, back off the nylock
jam nut and then the plain jam nut 1/4 to 1/2 turn each.
Assemble a wheel to the other side. See figure 6.
5/16" NYLOCK
HEX NUT (3)
TRANSPORT
TUBE
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
5/16" x 2-1/4"
HEX BOLT (3)
1/2" NYLOCK
HEX JAM NUT
FIGURE 4
1/2" HEX
1/2" x 4"
HEX BOLT
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Assemble the hitch brackets to the hitch tubes using
two 5/16" x 2" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock hex nuts. Do
not tighten. See figure 5.
JAM NUT
FIGURE 6
Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch brackets and
secure with the hair cotter pin. See figure 5.
IMPORTANT: Do not collapse the flat ends of the hitch
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Screw a 1/4" nylock hex nut all the way onto the flow
control link. Assemble the ferrule onto the link and
then start a 1/4" nylock hex nut one or two turns onto
the link. See figure 7.
Assemble the ferrule into the hole at the end of the
flow control lever using a 1/4" nylock hex nut. Tighten
the nut, leaving it loose enough that the ferrule can
pivot freely. See figure 7.
tubes when tightening the bolts in the next step.
Tighten, but do not overtighten the two 5/16" x
1-1/2" hex bolts assembled in figure 1.
Tighten, but do not overtighten the two 5/16" x
1-3/4" hex bolts assembled in figures 2 and 3. The lift
handle must be able to pivot.
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Tighten the hex bolts assembled in figure 4 and 5.
Assemble the grip onto the end of the flow control
lever. See figure 7.
5/16" x 2"
HEX BOLT (2)
GRIP
HITCH PIN
FLOW
CONTROL
LEVER
HAIR COTTER
PIN (1/8")
1/4" NYLOCK
HEX NUT
5/16" NYLOCK
HEX NUT (2)
FIGURE 5
1/4" NYLOCK
HEX NUT
FERRULE
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Assemble a 1/2" flat washer, a wheel, another 1/2" flat
washer and then a 1/2" jam nut onto a 1/2" x 4" hex
bolt. Tighten the nut finger tight and then back off 1/4
to 1/2 turn. See figure 6.
Assemble the bolt and wheel to the transport tube
using a 1/2" nylock hex jam nut. Tighten the nut but
don't collapse the tube. See figure 6.
1/4" NYLOCK
HEX NUT
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
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FIGURE 7
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Place the flow control lever into the slot in the hopper.
See figure 8.
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Move the flow control lever as far as it will go to the
"OFF" position. Push the feed plate back as far as it
will go to the closed position. See figure 10.
Place a nylon washer onto the bent end of the flow
control link and then insert the link into the feed plate
bracket. Secure it with a 3/32" x 3/4" cotter pin. See
figure 10.
Place the center brace into the hopper. Insert the 1/4"
x 1-1/4" hex bolt through the center brace and the
front of the hopper. Assemble a 1/4" flat washer, the
flow control lever and a 1/4" nylock hex nut onto the
bolt. Do not tighten yet. See figure 8.
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Insert the 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt through the center
brace and the rear of the hopper. Assemble a 1/4" flat
washer and 1/4" nylock hex nut onto the bolt. Tighten
both the front and rear bolts. See figure 8.
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Tighten the lower 1/4" nylock hex nut until it touches
the bottom of the ferrule, then tighten the upper 1/4"
nylock hex nut until it is snug against the top of the
ferrule. See figure 10.
Hook the open end of the spring into the feed plate.
Place the closed end of the spring onto the end of the
hex bolt in the flow control lever. Secure it with a 1/4"
nylock hex nut. See figure 10.
Open and close the feed plate using the flow control
lever. Check to make sure the feed plate is closed
completely when the lever is in the "OFF" position.
If the feed plate does not close completely, adjust
the 1/4" nylock hex nuts on the flow control link. See
figure 10.
CENTER
BRACE
1/4" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" FLAT
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
WASHER
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
FLOW
CONTROL
LEVER
1/4" NYLOCK
HEX NUT
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
1/4" NYLOCK
HEX NUT
EXTENSION
SPRING
FIGURE 8
1/4" NYLOCK
HEX NUT
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Insert the 5/16" x 1-3/4" carriage bolt up through the
slot and secure it with a nylon washer and the plastic
wing nut. See figure 9.
Move the lift handle into the locked position as shown
in figure 9 and then tip the spreader back to rest on
the wheels and the rear of the hopper.
1/4" NYLOCK
HEX NUT
FLOW CONTROL LINK
FEED PLATE
3/32" x 3/4"
COTTER PIN
PLASTIC WING NUT
NYLON
WASHER
NYLON
WASHER
FIGURE 10
5/16" x 1-3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
LOCKED POSITION
FIGURE 9
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Push two flange bearings into each of the drive disk
assemblies. See figure 11.
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Place a short spacer tube, a drive disk, a 5/8" flat
washer, another drive disk and a second 5/8" flat
washer onto the shaft. Fit the short spacer tube onto
the flanged bearing in the end plate. See figure 14.
DRIVE DISK
ASSEMBLY
DRIVE DISKS
FLANGED
BEARING
FLANGED
BEARING
FIGURE 11
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Push a flange bearing into each of the seven drive
disks, from the side shown in figure 12.
SHORT SPACER
TUBE
FLANGED
BEARING
SPIKE DISK
5/8" FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 14
IMPORTANT: When assembling the spike disks, be sure
they face in the direction shown in the instructions.
FIGURE 12
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Place two spike disks, separated by a long spacer
tube, onto the shaft. Fit the long spacer tube onto the
ends of the flanged bearings in the disks. See figure
15.
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Press flanged bearings into both of the end plates.
See figure 13.
Place the 1/4" thick spacer onto the spike disk
shaft and then insert the shaft through the flanged
bearing in the left hand end plate. See figure 13.
FLANGED
BEARING
FLANGED
BEARING
LONG SPACER TUBE
1/4" THICK SPACER
SPIKE DISK
SPIKE DISK SHAFT
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 13
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Place two 5/8" flat washers separated by a long
spacer tube onto the shaft. See figure 18.
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Place a 5/8" flat washer, the compression spring and
another 5/8" flat washer onto the shaft. See figure 16.
5/8" FLAT
WASHER
LONG SPACER TUBE
COMPRESSION
SPRING
5/8" FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 16
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Place two spike disks, separated by a long spacer
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Place two spike disks, separated by a long spacer
tube, onto the shaft. Fit the long spacer tube onto the
ends of the flanged bearings in the disks. See figure
17.
tube, onto the shaft. Fit the long spacer tube onto the
ends of the flanged bearings in the disks. See figure
19.
LONG SPACER TUBE
LONG SPACER TUBE
SPIKE DISK
SPIKE DISK
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 19
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Place a 5/8" flat washer onto the end of the spike disk
shaft and secure the shaft with a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter
pin. See figure 22.
Fasten the two drive disks to the shaft using two 1/8"
x 1-1/2" cotter pins. See figure 22.
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Place two 5/8" flat washers separated by a long
spacer tube onto the shaft. See figure 20.
1/8" x 1-1/2"
COTTER PIN
LONG SPACER TUBE
DRIVE DISKS
5/8" FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 20
5/8" FLAT
WASHER
FIGURE 22
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Place a spike disk and a short spacer tube onto the
shaft. Fit the short spacer tube onto the ends of the
flanged bearings in the spike disk and in the end
plate. Push the shaft on through the flanged bearing
in the end plate. See figure 21.
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Assemble the chain onto the two sprockets on the
left side of the hopper. Fasten the ends of the chain
together using the connecting link. See figure 23.
Place the chain cover over the chain and fasten it to
the hopper end plate using two self tapping screws.
See figure 23.
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SELF
TAPPING
SCREW
CHAIN
CONNECTING
LINK
SPIKE DISK
SHORT SPACER TUBE
FIGURE 21
FIGURE 23
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OPERATION
KNOWYOUR SPIKER SPREADER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Spiker Spreader.
Compare the illustration below with your Spiker Spreader to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their
locations.
FLOW CONTROL LEVER
PLASTIC WING NUT
LIFT HANDLE
FLOW CONTROL LEVER Opens and closes the flow
plate at the bottom of the hopper.
PLASTIC WING NUT Tightens at desired setting to
control how far the flow control lever can open the flow
plate.
LIFT HANDLE Raises the unit for transport or lowers it
for spreading and aerating.
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Loosen the plastic wing nut and move it to the desired
setting. Retighten the nut. See figure 24.
HOW TO USEYOUR SPIKER/SPREADER
Making sure the flow control lever is in the "OFF"
position, fill the hopper, breaking up any lumps.
Lower the aerator spikes to the operating position.
Start the spreader in motion and then move the
flow control lever to the "ON" position (against the
plastic wing nut) as you travel across your lawn. The
recommended towing speed is 3 m.p.h.
Do not make sharp turns with spikes in the ground.
Raise aerator spikes to transport position when
crossing over concrete or other hard surfaces.
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.
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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. Also see the Setting Chart on page 13 of this
manual for a general range of settings for commonly
used materials.
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Determine the approximate square footage of the
area to be covered and estimate the amount of
fertilizer or seed required.
Move the spreader to the area where application is to
begin.
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ALIGN AND TIGHTEN WING NUT
AT DESIRED FLOW SETTING
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15
12
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Do not aerate if the ground is too wet (muddy).
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7
4
2
5
3
1
OFF
IMPORTANT: Always place flow control lever in the
"OFF" position to prevent excess fertilizer from being
released when filling the spreader and when stopping or
turning.
WING NUT SET AT "5"
FIGURE 24
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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 25.
If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the
edges and then spread between the border.
Be careful when spreading around ornamental plants
because weed control chemicals can damage these
plants.
SETTING CHART
Flow Rate Setting
TYPE
MATERIAL
At 3 M.P.H.
Fertilizer
Granular / Pelleted
Fine / Coarse
5-6
5-6
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6-7
7-8
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Grass Seed
3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23 seconds.
OPERATING TIPS
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To help prevent granular material from compacting
and clogging the hopper, avoid unnecessary towing
when the hopper flow plates are closed.
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Reduce the flow setting for speeds slower than
3 M.P.H. and increase the setting for higher speeds.
To avoid misses or striping, overlap the previous
wheel tracks by approximately 5" to 6".
FIGURE 25
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners
Lubrication
X
X
Cleaning
X
Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution
when handling or working near spike disks.
LUBRICATION
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Apply a few drops of oil to wheels and to plastic
bearings in spike disks and at end of spike axle.
Remove chain cover, clean and oil drive chain.
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CLEANING
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
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Always empty spiker spreader after each use, storing
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Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the spiker spreader for any bolts and nuts which may
have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
leftover material in it's original bag.
Wash the spiker spreader and dry thoroughly after
each use.
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STORAGE
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Empty the spiker spreader, storing leftover material in
it's original bag.
Apply a light coat of oil on exposed metal to help
prevent rust.
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Wash the spiker spreader and dry thoroughly before
storing.
Store in a clean, dry area.
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PARTS
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24331
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24331
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