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Summary of Contents for 486.24595

Page 1: ...PORTANT 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 agri fab com Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 48849 REV 12 03 ...

Page 2: ...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 Th...

Page 3: ...itonspreader attachment frame Neverallowchildren to operate thetractor or spreader attachment anddonotallowadultsto operate withoutproper instructions Always beginwiththetransmission infirst low gear andwiththeengineatlowspeed andgradually increase speedasconditions permit Maximum towing speed 10M P H Whentowing broadcast spreader donotdrivetoo closeto acreekorditchandbealertfor holesand otherhaza...

Page 4: ...4 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 3 4 Carriage Bolt 1 4 x 3 4 KEY QTY L 4 M 1 N 2 0 1 P 1 DESCRIPTION Flat Washers 1 5 8 Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 1 2 Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 Hitch Pin Hex Lock Nuts 1 4 Hex Lock Nuts 5 16 Hex Lock Nuts 3 8 Lock Washers 5 16 Nylon Washer Flat Washer 5 16 Q R S T U V W 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Spacers Nylon Wing Nut Adjustable Stop Vinyl Cap Grip Flow Control Link Drive Pin ...

Page 5: ...h Tube 10 Flow Control Mount Bracket 11 Flow Control Arm 12 Hopper Cover Hardware Package see page 4 7 t_ 3 _si_ ty 4 f 12 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON 1 Pliers 2 7 16 Wrenches 2 1 2 Wrenches 2 9 16 Wrenches 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 ...

Page 6: ... you removed DO NOT TIGHTEN YET See figure 2 IMPORTANT The hitch tube must attach to the side of the crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using a 1 4 x 1 3 4 hex bolt and a 1 4 hex lock nut DO NOT TIGHTEN YET See figure 2 Tighten the nuts and bolts fastening the hitch braces to the hopper frame and the hitch tube then tighten the middle lo...

Page 7: ...uts DO NOT TIGHTEN YET See figure 5 Assemble the vinyl cap onto the flow control mount ing tube See figure 5 VINYL CAP 5116 x 1 314 HEX 5116 LOCK _ WASHER _ _ 5 16 HEX LOCK NUT Assemble the flow control mounting bracket and the tube support strap to the flow control mounting tube using two 5 16 x 1 3 4 hex bolts four 5 16 wash ers two 5 16 lock washers and two 5 16 hex lock nuts DO NOT TIGHTEN YET...

Page 8: ...ce See figure 8 1 4 HEX LOCK NUT 1 4 x 314 HEX BOLT 2 NYLON WASH ERS _ FIGURE 8 Hook the double bent end of the flow control rod through the hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom of the hopper See figure 9 HOPPER SLIDE GATE BRACKET FIGURE 9 FLOW CONTROL ROD Place a 5 16 flat washer onto the other end of the flow control rod Insert the end of the rod through the curved slot in the ...

Page 9: ...ble the hitch bracket to the hitch extension bracket using two 3 8 x 3 4 hex bolts inserted from the bottom and two 3 8 hex lock nuts See figure 13 Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and the hitch extension bracket and secure with the hair cotter pin See figure 13 HITCH PIN J 3 8 HEX LOCK NUT FIGURE 13 For most vehicles assemble the hitch extension bracket to the holes in the hitch t...

Page 10: ...TING THE FLOW CONTROL Refer to figure 12 on page 9 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 Refer to the application chart on page 11 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting Pull the flow control arm agains...

Page 11: ... before turning or stopping the vehicle 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 15 The approximate broadcast widths for different materials ...

Page 12: ...use Repair or replace parts if necessary CHECK TIRE INFLATION Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended pressure CAUTION DO NOT inflate tires beyond the maximum recommended pressure printed on side of tire CLEANING Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing LUBRICATE See figure 16 Lightly apply automotive grease...

Page 13: ...imum backlash Add grease to gear and sprocket If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn it can be replaced See figure 17 AGITATOR HAIRPIN SPROCKET SHAFT FIGURE 17 PROBLEM Flow rate is not accurate Material will not flow out of bottom of hopper properly CAUSE 1 Flow controls out of adjustment 1 Closure plate in bottom of hopper is not open enough 2 Material is clumping at bottom of hopper COR...

Page 14: ...R PARTS FOR MODEL 486 24595 66 54 11 F J_ _A_ 47 11 54 9 39 _ 41_ 60 _ _ lj 27 3_S t 11 25 10 24 23 x X 18 43 21 50 _9 57 40 6 35 46 021 22 13_ 14 9 9 37 23 37 24 9 16 15 7 56 55 17 44 _58 39 49 50 50 37 14 ...

Page 15: ...8 43407 43093 43009 47141 43054 R19111116 47623 DESCRIPTION 2 Brace Hitch 1 Shaft Support Plate 11 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 11 Washer Nylon 14 Washer Flat 1 4 Std 1 Stop Adjustable 1 Bracket Flow Control Mount 1 Gear Assembly 1 Flow Control Arm 1 Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 Lg 1 Plate Closure 1 Grip Flow Control Arm 2 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 3 4 Lg 2 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 1 1 2 4 Washer Flat 1 5 8 O D 1 Wing Nut Ny...

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