Rotary Spreaders — Assembly Instructions
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1. Remove the spreader components from
the carton. You should find all of the parts
shown above plus the Hardware Package.
The Hardware Package contains:
4 Machine Screws, 1/4-20 x 2, Phillips Head
8 Hex Nuts, 1/4-20, Nylock
4 Cap Screws, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4, Hex Head
1 Clevis Pin, 1/4 x 1/2
1 Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 1/2
1 Hex Nut, 5/16-18
1 Lock Washer, 5/16
1 Hex Nut, 5/16-18, Nylock
1 C-Clip
2. Install the leg to the hopper assembly by
fastening with 4 Phillips head machine
screws, 1/4-20 x 2 and 4 locknuts, 1/4-20.
3. Attach the handle (with the on/off bracket
lugs facing up) to the leg using the 4 hex
head cap screws, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 and 4
locknuts, 1/4-20.
4. Fasten the on/off lever to the handle's
bracket lugs using the clevis pin in the
bottom hole of the lever. Insert the clevis
pin from left to right, facing the rear of the
hopper. Lock with the 3/32 x 1/2 cotter pin.
5. Attach the operating lever rod to the pivot .
lever assembly at the bottom-rear of the ...
hopper. First screw the 5/16 hex nut on the
threaded end of the operating lever rod, ...
add the 5/16 lock washer, then insert the ..
rod through the hole in the pivot lever .......
assembly and install the 5/16 locknut.
6. Attach the operating lever rod to the on/off
lever by inserting the bent end of the rod
into the top-hole of the lever from left to
right and instail the C-clip.
7. Pull the on/off lever to the off position and
move the shutoff plate assembly to the
fully closed position by adjusting the 5/16
hex nuts on the bottom of the operating
lever rod.
8. Place the handle grips on the handles.
9. Grease the axle bearings and the gear
support.
10. Read the LESCO Spreader Calibration
instructions packed with your spreader and
calibrate following the instructions.
