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1. SMALLEST HOLE NYLON WASHER CONTROL LINK FIGURE 6 FIGURE 8 e Hook the free end of the flow control rod through the hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom NYLON of the hopper See figure 9 WING NUT RR 5 16 FLAT SLIDE GATE BRACKET HOPPER 1 4 x 3 4 ye ADJUSTABLE O CARRIAGE BOLT STOP FIGURE 11 e Position the flow control mounting bracket figure 12 a Push on flow control arm until it locks in OFF FLOW CONTROL ROD position b Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes FIGURE c Snug the mounting bolts and nuts just enough to hold flow control mounting bracket in place e Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the d Set adjustable stop at 5 Pull flow control arm hitch tube using two 1 4 x 1 1 2 hex bolts four 5 16 against stop Verify that closure plate has flat washers and two 1 4 nylock hex nuts as shown opened half way in figure 10 Do not tighten at this time e If closure plate is not open half way adjust position of flow control mounting bracket until closure plate is open half way at 5 and closed when arm is locked in OFF Tighten the FLOW CONTROL mounting bolts and nuts MOUNTING BRACKET FLOW CONTROL 7 ARM 1 4 NYLOCK AJDUSTABLE STOP SETTING 5 5 16 FLAT WASHER 1 4 x 1 1 2 HEX BOLT FIGURE 10 e Place the adjustable stop into th2. OVERLAP FIGURE 13 When broadcasting weed control fertilizers make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees flowers or shrubs Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over the hopper to keep contents dry The vinyl cover shown in figure 14 acts as a wind and moisture shield but not as a rain cover VINYL COVER FIGURE 14 10 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 APPLICATION CHART SHIELD UP TYPE SPREAD MATERIAL FLOW SETTING WIDTH FERTILIZER Powder Granular Pelleted Organic GRASS SEED Fine Coarse ICE MELTER OPERATING SPEED 3 MPH 100 ft in 23 seconds MAINTENANCE STORAGE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e 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 FETTE O O O OS A A O A Check for worn or damaged parts WA Check tire inflation x EA ee ESOS EA LE ES IE SS ESE BE SE te AEREA AA AE EA PH CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS e 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 CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS e Check for worn or damaged parts before each use Rep
3. mounting bracket using a 1 4 x 1 hex bolt two e Assemble the hitch bracket to the top of the hitch nylon washers and a 1 4 nylock hex nut as shown in tube using two 1 4 x 1 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock figure 7 Tighten carefully The flow control arm nuts See figure 5 should not be loose but should pivot with no more than a slight resistance e Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and e Place the vinyl grip onto the flow control arm See the hitch tube and secure with the hair cotter pin See figure 7 figure 5 HITCH PIN VINYL GRIP 1 4 x 1 Pa HEX BOLT MW FLOW CONTROL FLOW MOUNTING CONTROL ____ BRACKET ARM T 1 4 NYLOCK NUT 1 4 x 1 HEX BOLT T HAIR COTTER PIN FIGURE 5 NYLOCK NUT 2 NYLON e Assemble the flow control link end with small hole WASHERS to the flow control arm using a 1 4 x 1 hex bolt a nylon washer and a 1 4 nylock hex nut as shown in FIGURE 7 figure 6 Tighten carefully The flow control link should not be loose but should pivot with no more than slight resistance e 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 See figure 8 FLOW CONTROL BINS FLOW CONTROL eo ARM 1 4 x 1 HEX BOLT 5 16 FLAT WASHER 1 H NYLOCK NUT
4. 0 x 1 3 4 Washer Nylon Washer Flat 1 4 Std Stop Adjustable Bracket Flow Control Mount Gear Slotted Flow Control Arm Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 Lg Plate Closure Grip Flow Control Arm Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 Lg Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 3 4 Vinyl Cover Owner s Manual Get it fixed at your ho For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter who made it no matter who sold it 1 800 4 MY HOME Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 www sears com To bring in products such as vacuums lawn equipment and electronics for repair call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center 1 800 488 1 222 Anytime day or night www sears com that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 6 a m 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio Au Canada pour service en francais y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 877 LE FOYER 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 877 533 6937 1 888 784 6427 SEARS HomecCentral Registered Trademark Trademark of Sears Roebuck and Co Sears Roebuck and Co 9 Marca Registrada Marca de F brica de Sears Roebuck and Co
5. ING Flow rate is not accurate 1 Flow controls out of adjustment Adjust the flow control bracket as described at the end of page 8 Material will not flow out of bottom of t Closure plate in bottom of 1 Change the flow control setting hopper properly hopper is not open enough to match the application chart Material is clumping at bottom 2 a Stir or sift to break up clumps of hopper b Wait for drier weather 12 NOTES PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486 243232 14 OOnN Oa kh WD 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 22 1 6 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 4 5 2 2 1 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486 243232 aep ee EA A NO NO Hopper Rivet Pop Ass y Guide Closure Tube Frame Slide Gate Angle Bracket Slide Gate Bracket Spring Torsion Flow Control Link Nut Nylock 1 4 20 Tube Crossover Washer 5 16 SAE Wing Nut Nylon Pin Cotter 5 32 x 2 Tube Hitch Pin Spring 1 8 Dia x 1 Lg Wheel Bracket Hitch Shaft Axle Pin Spring 5 32 x 1 1 4 Bushing Axle Shaft Washer Flat 5 8 x 1 Washer Flat 5 8 x 1 1 4 Bearing Flange Tube Spacer Shaft Sprocket Purchase common hardware locally 15 Spreader Plate Pin Spring 1 8 Dia x 5 8 Sprocket 6 Tooth Bushing Delrin Hub Cap Hairpin Agitator Hitch Pin Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 Rod Flow Control Brace Hitch Shaft Support Plate Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Bolt Hex 1 4 2
6. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 2 1 cu ft TOW BROADCAST SPREADER Model No 486 243232 CAUTION e Safety Before using this product read this manual and follow all Assembly Safety Rules and e Operation Operating Instructions e Maintenance e Parts IMPORTANT READ THIS FIRST For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Please Call 866 576 8388 Mon Fri 7 am 5 pm CST FAX 217 728 2032 or e mail info O agri fab com Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 49100 1 04 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACCESSORIES 2 2 2 2 222 2 MAINTENANCE STORAGE o ae 11 SAFETY RULE Suecia ee asien 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS eee 12 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART eee 4 TROUBLESHOOTING nnceenessnesnersenneennennne nenn 12 CARTON CONTENTS uuscssesensersersnnerseenn 5 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ee 14 ASSEMBLY moetet esaer 22 5 REPAIR PARTS LIST nneesnenssnsnnnesnnennoensnennnn 15 OPERATION icon caia 9 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE Back Page WARRANTY LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON For one year from the date of purchase when this spreader is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge If this spreader is used for commercial or rental
7. air or replace parts if necessary CHECK TIRE INFLATION e Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended pressure A CLEANING e Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing CAUTION DO NOT inflate tires beyond the maximum recommended pressure printed on side of tire 11 LUBRICATE See figure 15 Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the sprocket and gear Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft and on the 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 GREASE FIGURE 15 STORAGE Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing Store in a clean dry area SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS e Ifthe axie slotted gear and sprocket assembly is disassembled mark down the positions of the parts as they are removed The drive wheel and sprocket SPROCKET positions in relation to the slotted gear determine SHAFT which direction the spreader plate will spin Be sure to reassemble them in their original positions Refer to figure 4 on page 6 Use shim washers Ref no 21 on pages 14 and 15 as needed for minimum backlash Add grease to gear and sprocket AGITATOR gt A Sie If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn it HAIRPIN can be replaced See figure 16 FIGURE 16 TROUBLESHOOT
8. e 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 See figure 11 MOUNTING BOLTS FIGURE 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SPREADER Read this owner s manual and safety rules before operating your spreader Compare the illustration below with your spreader to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations SPREADER PLATE IMPELLER CLOSURE PLATE FLOW CONTROL ARM ___ ADJUSTABLE STOP FLOW CONTROL ARM Opens and closes the closure plate in the bottom of the hopper ADJUSTABLE STOP Limits how far the closure plate opens HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL Refer to figure 12 on page 8 e 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 e Refer to the application chart on page 10 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting e Puil the flow control arm against the adjustable stop for the on position and toward the hopper for the off position CLOSURE PLATE Slides to open or close the opening in the bottom of the hopper SPREADER PLATE Spins when spreader is in motion to disperse the material in an even pattern USING YOUR SPREADER We do not recommend th
9. e use of any powdered lawn chemicals due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent broadcast pattern e Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of material required e Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut e Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper e Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still in the off position Refer to the application chart on page 10 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting e The application chart is calculated for light to heavy application at a vehicle 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 drive the wider the broad cast width e Always start the tractor in motion before opening closure plate e Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping the tractor 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 13 The approximate broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the application chart on this page 1 I CHARTS N
10. ip Hub Cap Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 Nylock Nuts 1 4 20 Thread Nylon Washer Flat Washer 5 16 Flat Washers 5 8 Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 EZEOTMOOUP E OTOZZ FAC PO coo ee de de PAD ceo ad um Lary 5 4 1 9 4 6 4 1 ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Hitch Tube Flow Control Arm Hitch Bracket Flow Control Mount Bracket Braces 2 APON gt e Q TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 Pliers 2 7 16 Wrenches 1 Hammer REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON e Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 4 and 5 Flow Control Rod Wheels Drive and Idler Hopper Assembly Vinyl Cover Hardware Package see page 4 OOND e Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1 CROSSOVER TUBE SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE FIGURE 1 Assemble the two hitch braces to the inside of the e Select the end of the axle with no cross hole hopper frame one on each side using two 1 4 x Assemble a spacer a 5 8 flat washer a wheel air 1 1 2 hex bolts and two 1 4 nylock nuts DO NOT valve facing out and then another 5 8 flat washer TIGHTEN YET See figure 2 onto the axle See figure 3 e Remove the nut from the middle bolt in the crossover e install a hub cap by tapping it carefully onto the axle tube and shaft support plate Lea
11. ling and when applying lawn or garden chemicals Never operate tractor and spreader attachment without wearing substantial footwear and do not allow anyone to ride or sit on spreader attachment frame Never allow children to operate the tractor or spreader attachment and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions Always begin with the transmission in first low gear and with the engine at low speed and gradu ally increase speed as conditions permit Maximum towing speed 10 M P H When towing broadcast spreader 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 broadcast spreader and tractor Before operating 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 Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It mean Attention Become alert Your safety is involved HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE e the Oj E Oy _G INN ON NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE O P gt L M ON D e A 7 gt 27 KEY QTY DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Cotter Pin 5 32 x 2 Hair Cotter Pin Hitch Pin Spacers Nylon Wing Nut Adjustable Stop Flow Control Link Gr
12. purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner s manual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates Chicago IL 60179 The model number and serial numbers will be found on a MODEL NUMBER 486 243232 h he f 2 decal attached to the frame SERIAL NUMBER u Y houl h th ial h f ou should record both the serial number and the date o DATE OF PURCHASE purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference AO_ EF _ A SAFETY amp Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment Read the towing vehicle owners manual and towing vehicle safety rules Know how to operate your tractor before using the broadcast spreader attach ment Read the chemical label instructions and cautions for handling and applying the chemicals purchased for spreading Wear eye and hand protection when hand
13. ve the bolt in place with a hammer See figure 3 See figure 2 e Assemble the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and secure it with the same nut you removed DO NOT SPACER TIGHTEN YET See figure 2 IMPORTANT The hitch tube must attach to the side of 5 8 DIA the crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate _ LA FLAT WASHER e Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using 7 a 1 4 x 1 1 2 hex bolt and a 1 4 nylock nut DO HUB CAP NOT TIGHTEN YET See figure 2 e Tighten the nuts and bolts fastening the hitch braces 5 8 DIA to the hopper frame and the hitch tube then tighten FLAT WASHER the middle lock nut fastening the hitch tube to the crossover tube DO NOT COLLAPSE TUBES WHEN AIR VALVE TIGHTENING FIGURE 3 SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE Select the end of the axle containing the cross hole MIDDLE BOLT CROSSOVER Assemble a spacer a 5 8 flat washer a wheel air valve facing out and then another 5 8 flat washer HITCH onto the axle Insert the 5 32 x 2 cotter pin through TUBE y the wheel hub and the axle and then spread the ends E of the pin See figure 4 e instali a hub cap by tapping it carefully onto the axle with a hammer See figure 4 5 32 x 2 SPACER COTTER PIN 1 4 x 1 1 2 AIR VALVE HEX BOLTS HITCH BRACE HITCH BRACE FIGURE 2 5 8 DIA HUB CAP FLAT WASHER FIGURE 4 e Turn the spreader upright on its wheels e Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control
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