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Summary of Contents for 486.245941

Page 1: ...ns Call 1 866 576 8388 Model No 486 245941 CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 41903 02 11 11 ...

Page 2: ...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 operating equipment Read the towing vehicle owners manual and towing vehicle safety rules Know how to operate your tractor before using the broadcast spreader attachment Read the chemical label instructions and cautions for handling and applying the c...

Page 3: ...ESCRiPTiON KEY QTY DESCRiPTiON A 43084 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 4 F 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 B 1509 69 2 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 3 4 G 43009 4 Flat Washers 3 4 C 47189 2 Nylock Hex Nut 1 4 H 47623 1 Hitch Pin D 47810 2 Nylock Hex Nut 5 16 I 47683 2 Spacers E 43093 2 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 1 2 J 48515 1 Drive Pin Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help 3 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ...

Page 4: ...aft support plate STEP 2 SEE FIGURE 2 Assemble the two OUTER hitch braces to the hitch tube using a 1 4 x 1 3 4 B hex bolt and a 1 4 nylock hex nut C DO NOTTIGHTEN YET Do not assemble the inner hitch braces at this time HITCH B 1 4 x 1 3 4 HEX BOLT C 1 4 NYLOCK HEX NUT HITCH BRACE OUTER HITCH BRACE OUTER FIGURE 2 MIDDLE BOLT HITCH TUBE SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE CROSSOVER TUBE LOCK NUT FIGURE 1 STEP 3 SE...

Page 5: ...IGURE 4 STEP 6 SEE FIGURE 6 insert the hook end of the flow control rod through the hole in the slide gate bracket located under the hopper HOPPER SLIDE GATE BRACKET J FLOW CONTROL ROD FIGURE 6 STEP 7 SEE FIGURE 7 Assemble the flow control mounting tube to the hitch tube using two 5 16 x 1 3 4 hex bolts A and 5 16 nylock hex nuts D DO NOT TIGHTEN YET STEP 5 SEE FIGURE 5 Turn the spreader upright o...

Page 6: ...ng bracket along tube until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes Snug the 5 16 nylock hex nuts just enough to hold flow control mounting bracket in place Set adjustable stop at 5 Pull flow control arm against stop Verify that closure plate has opened about half way If closure plate does not open half way adjust position of flow control mounting bracket until closure plate will open about ...

Page 7: ...h the spreader hitch to your vehicle hitch Check for interference with the spreader directly behind and out to both sides of the vehicle Lift the spreader at each position to make sure there is no interference with the spreader s flow control if there is interference with the rear of the vehicle assemble the hitch extension bracket as shown at the bottom of figure 11 Tighten bolts and nuts when fi...

Page 8: ...isture shield but should not be used as a rain cover t OVERLAP I t I FIGURE 12 Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of material required Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still in...

Page 9: ...ocket positions in relation to the slotted gear determine which direction the spreader plate will spin Be sure to reassemble them in their original positions Refer to figure 4 on page 5 Use shim washers Ref no 21 on pages 10 and 11 as needed for minimum backlash Add grease to gear and sprocket LOCKED UP SPREADER See figure 14 Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the ground Loosen all ...

Page 10: ...47 44 58 45 8 9 58 38 58 J 37 42 9 40 35 39 J 35 53 U I i 30 _ I 40 39 63 11 7 I 34 24 23 49 13 18 43 21 20 7 52 21 22 9 9 7 4O 6 9 4 37 15 23 67 9 7 55 y 17 49 50 50 67 50 56 10 Cal11 866 576 8388formissing partsorassemblyhelp DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ...

Page 11: ...093 50 4 43009 51 1 43085 52 1 HA180132 53 8 46699 DESCRIPTION Brace Hitch Shaft Support Plate Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 Screen Washer Nylon Washer Flat 1 4 Std Stop Adjustable Bracket Flow Control Mount Gear Assembly Flow Control Arm Spring Plate Closure Grip Flow Control Arm Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 1 1 2 Washer Flat 3 4 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 ...

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