44483 (Rev. 4/90) RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS The following safety precautions are suggested. This broadcast spreader is designed, engineered and tested to offer reasonably safe and effective service, provided it is operated in strict accordance with these instructions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Always observe the rules of safe operation. 1. Do not allow anyone to operate the broadcast spreader without proper instructions. 2. Do not permit children to operate the broadcast spreader. 3. Eye protection should be worn when operating spreader. 4. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition. 5. Read instructions and caution notes for handling /spreading of materials purchased for spreading. 6. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual. ▲ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION. BECOME ALERT. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Your broadcast spreader carton contains parts as shown in figure 1. The hardware package contains parts shown in figure 2 on page 3. Identify all parts any layout as shown in figures 1 and 2. CARTON CONTENTS LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON 1. Handle Tube (long) 2. Braces 3. Flow Control Mount Bracket 4. Flow Control Gage 5. Flow Control Arm 6. Handle Tube (Short) 7. Flow Control Rod 8. Leg Stand Tube 9. Wheels (R.H. and L.H.) 10. ¿Hopper Assembly 11. Hardware Package (not shown) FIGURE 1 CARTON CONTENTS 2 FIGURE 2 - HARDWARE PACKAGE REF. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION A 6 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-3/4” Long I 1 Spacer 1” CXD. x 1.33 Long B 10 Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20 Thread J 1 Spacers 1” O.D. x 1” Long C 1 Hand Knob K 4 Flat Washers 1-5/8” O.D. D 1 Nylon Washer L 1 Grip E 1 Cotter Pins 3/32 x 3/4" Long M 2 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 5/8” Long F 3 Flat Washer 1/4” Std. N 1 Extension Spring G 2 Handle Grip 0 1 Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1-1/2” Long H 1 Vinyl Cap’ P 2 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” Long Q 1 Flow Control Link 1/4” STD. WASHER , NYLON WASHER FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Pliers (2) 7/16” Open or Boxed End Wrench (2) 1/2” Open or Boxed End Wrench (2) 9/16” Open or Boxed End Wrench 1. Remove the spreader, loose parts and hardware package from the carton. See figures 1 and 2. 2. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 3, so that it rests on the hopper. 3. Assemble the 1” O.D. x 1.33” long spacer and one 1-5/8” diameter flat washer to end of axle, having the smallest hole. See figure 4. 4. Assemble the 1” O.D. x 1.0” long spacer and one 1-5/8” dia. flat washer to other end of axle. AXLE FIGURE 4 5. Place wheel assembly without hole through hub (air valve to the outside) onto axle end having the smallest hole and secure with 1-5/8” diameter flat washer and 1/8” x 1-5/8” cotter pin. See figure 5. Use extra 1-5/8” diameter flat washer if needed to take up play. 4 6. Place the drive wheel (with hole through hub) onto the other end of axle (air valve to the outside) and secure with 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 6. 7. Lay the broadcast spreader down so it rests on its front. (Flow chart should be up). 8. Remove the 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut from the center of the crossover tube. See figure 7. 9. Place the handle tube (long) on the crossover tube, align the holes in hitch tube, crossover tube and shaft support, assemble with 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and hex nut, removed in step '8. See figures 7 and 8. MAKE ONLY.FINGER TIGHT AT THIS TIME. 10. Assemble two hitch braces to the inside of the hopper frame, one each side, using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" and two 1/4" lock nuts. See figure 8. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. 11. Align the holes in the ends of the two hitch braces with the nearest hole in the handle tube assembly, secure with 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and 1/4" lock nut. See figure 8. 12. Tighten all hex nuts and bolts, following same sequence as assembled in steps 9, 10 and 11. DO NOT COLLAPSE TUBE WHEN TIGHTENING. HANDLE TUBE (LONG) FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 13. Assemble the leg stand tube to the handle tube (long) using two (2) 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts. Secure tightly with two (2) 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 9. 14. Place vinyl cap on the leg stand tube. See figure 9. 15. Assemble the flow link control (the end with smallest hole) to the flow control arm using one 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and one 1/4" lock nut. See figure 5. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, FLOW CONTROL LINK MUST PIVOT FREELY. 16. Place vinyl grip on the flow control arm. See figure 10. 17. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control mounting bracket using one 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and one 1/4" lock nut. See figure 11. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, FLOW CONTROL ARM MUST PIVOT FREELY. 18. Hook one end of extension spring through small hole near bend in flow control rod and the other end through hole in flow control mounting bracket. See figure 11. 19. Place 1/4" flat ...