Agri Fab Lawn Mower 45 02881 User Manual

OWNERS  
MANUAL  
Model No.  
45-02881  
175 LB. PO
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DROP SPREADER  
CAUTION:  
Read Rules for  
Safe Operation  
and Instructions  
Carefully  
• Safety  
• Assembly  
• Operation  
• Maintenance  
• Parts  
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FORM NO. 47717 (REV. 8/06)  
 
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DESCRIPTION  
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Nylock Nut, 1/4"  
Nylock Nut, 3/8"  
Hitch Pin  
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"  
Plastic Knob  
Plastic Grip  
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Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"  
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/4"  
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"  
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 5/8"  
Carriage Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"  
Flat Washer, 1/4"  
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Ferrule  
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Nylon Washer  
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ASSEMB
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1/4" NYLOCK  
NUTS  
1/4" x 1-1/4"  
HEX BOLT  
PLASTIC  
GRIP  
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY  
(2) 7/16" Wrenches  
(2) 9/16" Wrenches  
HOPPER  
BRACE  
1/4" FLAT  
WASHER  
NYLON  
WASHER  
1. Remove the hardware pack and all individual parts from  
the carton and lay out as shown on page 2 and 3.  
FLOW  
CONTROL  
ROD  
FLOW  
CONTROL  
ARM  
2. Assemble the tongue to the hopper as shown in figure  
1 using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock nuts.  
Do not tighten yet.  
1/2"  
FERRULE  
FIGURE 2  
6. Attach the hopper brace to the hopper using two 1/4" x  
5/8" hex bolts, one 1/4" flat washer and two 1/4" nylock  
nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 3.  
7. Place the end of the hitch bracket (two holes) down  
through the slot in the tongue. Attach the hopper brace  
to the top of the tongue and the hitch bracket to the  
bottom using one 3/8" x 1" hex bolt and 3/8" nylock nut.  
Tighten all bolts assembled so far. See figure 3.  
1/4" FLAT WASHER  
(ONE ONLY)  
FIGURE 1  
3. Assemble the plastic grip onto the end of the flow control  
arm as shown in figure 2.  
HOPPER  
BRACE  
1/4" NYLOCK  
NUT  
1/4" x 5/8"  
HEX BOLT  
4. Insert the flow control arm through the slot in the hopper  
brace. Place a nylon washer on each side of the arm  
and attach it to the brace's welded bracket using a 1/4"  
x 1-1/4" hex bolt, a 1/4" flat washer and two 1/4" nylock  
nuts as shown in figure 2. Tighten the first nylock nut  
untilthereisnoticeableresistancewhenmovingtheow  
control arm, then tighten the second nylock nut.  
3/8" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
HITCH  
BRACKET  
5. Place the flow control rod through the hole at the end  
of the flow control arm. Assemble the two ferrules onto  
the threaded ends of the rod so that approximately 10  
threads (1/2") of the rod extends through the ferrules.  
See figure 2.  
3/8" NYLOCK NUT  
FIGURE 3  
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8. Assemble one end of a tongue brace to the side of the  
tongue using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" hex nuts.  
Do not tighten yet. See figure 4.  
12. Assemble the flow control gauge to the hopper brace  
using the 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon washer and  
the plastic knob. See figure 6.  
9. Assemble the other end of the tongue brace to the  
triangular plate on the end of the spreader. Use a 1/4"  
x 5/8" hex bolt and 1/4" nylock nut in the front hole of  
the plate.Use a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, 1/4" flat washer and  
1/4" nylock nut in the rear hole, with the bolt and washer  
assembledontheinsideofthehopperasshowningure  
4. Do not tighten yet.  
13. Install the hitch pin and the 1/8" hair cotter pin in the  
spreader hitch bracket and tongue. See figure 6.  
NYLON  
WASHER  
PLASTIC  
KNOB  
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to attach the second tongue brace  
to the other end of the spreader and then tighten all  
loose bolts.  
FLOW  
CONTROL  
GAUGE  
1/4" FLAT WASHER  
(One per side)  
1/4" x 3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
3/8" HITCH PIN  
1/4"  
NYLOCK  
NUT  
1/4" x 3/4"  
CARRIAGE BOLT  
1/4" x 5/8"  
HEX BOLT  
1/8" HAIR  
COTTER PIN  
FIGURE 6  
1/4" x 5/8"  
HEX BOLT  
TONGUE  
BRACE  
1/4" NYLOCK NUT  
14. To check for correct opening of hopper flow plates:  
a. Set the flow control gauge at the highest setting.  
b. Movetheowcontrolarmawayfromthehopperuntil  
it rests against the gauge. The slots in the bottom  
of the hopper should now be completely open. The  
edge of the flow plates should be just clear of the  
ends all the slots.  
FIGURE 4  
11. Make sure that both ferrules are adjusted so that  
approximately ten threads (1/2") of the control rod is  
exposed.Insert both ferrules into the brackets which are  
riveted to the front of the flow plates. Assemble a 1/4"  
nylock nut onto each ferrule, making only finger tight  
at this time. See figure 5.  
c. If the flow plates are not straight with the slots, screw  
one ferrule up or down on one side of the control  
rod.  
d. If the flow plates open to far or not far enough, screw  
both ferrules equally up or down on the control  
rod.  
d. Move the flow control arm toward the hopper to the  
off position. Verify that the slots in the bottom of the  
hopper are completely covered by the flow plates.  
e. Tighten the lock nuts and then loosen 1/4 turn.  
15. To check for proper tension on the hopper flow plates:  
a. Set the flow control gauge at a mid range setting.  
b. Move the flow control arm against the gauge.  
c. Press firmly against the front of the flow plates at the  
bottom of the hopper. The flow control arm should  
not move.  
d. If the arm moves, tighten the hex lock nuts on the  
flow control arm until movement is prevented.  
FIGURE 5  
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SETTING CHART  
OPERATION  
Flow Rate Setting  
TYPE  
MATERIAL  
At 3 M.P.H.  
HOW TO USEYOUR SPREADER  
Fertilizer  
Granular / Pelleted  
Fine / Coarse  
0-1  
5-6  
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0-2  
7-8  
1. Refer to the instruction label on the material package  
and to the instruction decal on your spreader to help  
determine the proper spreader setting and application  
rate.AlsoseetheSettingChartonthispageforageneral  
range of settings for commonly used materials.  
2. Loosentheknobandadjusttheowcontrolgaugetothe  
recommended setting. Retighten the knob. See figure  
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Grass Seed  
3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23 seconds.  
APPLICATION TIPS  
3. Determine the approximate square footage of the area  
to be covered and estimate the amount of fertilizer or  
seed required.  
4. Move the spreader to the area where application is to  
begin.  
5. Makingsuretheowcontrolarmisinthe"OFF"position,  
fill the hopper, breaking up any lumps.  
6. Start the spreader in motion and then pull the flow  
control arm forward to the "ON" position as you travel  
across your lawn. The recommended towing speed is  
3 m.p.h.  
1. To help prevent clogging when using granular material,  
avoid towing the spreader with the flow plate closed.  
A closed flow plate could cause the rotating agitator  
to work the material into powder, compacting it at the  
bottom of the hopper.  
2. Reduce the flow setting for speeds slower than  
3 M.P.H. and increase the setting for higher speeds.  
3. To avoid misses or striping, overlap the previous wheel  
tracks by approximately 4"- 5". The spread width of the  
spreader is approximately 40".  
4. For easiest application, first apply material across both  
ends of the area.Two or three passes on each end are  
sufficient.Then apply material back and forth as shown.  
Use the end areas for turning around, shutting off the  
spreader as you enter the end areas and turning the  
spreader on again as your leave the end areas for your  
next pass. See figure 8.  
IMPORTANT: Always place flow control arm in the "OFF"  
positiontopreventexcessfertilizerfrombeingreleasedwhen  
filling the spreader and when stopping or turning.  
5. If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the edges  
and then spread between the border.  
NOTE: Be careful when using the spreader around  
ornamental plants because weed control chemicals can  
damage these plants.  
ON  
FIGURE 8  
MAINTENANCE  
1. Always empty spreader after each use, storing leftover  
material in it's original bag.  
2. Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly after each use.  
3. Apply a few drops of oil to all moving parts.  
4. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness before each use.  
5. Keep tires inflated to 12 - 14 lbs.  
FIGURE 7  
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39  
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DESCRIPTION  
Hopper  
Hopper Center Plate (Small)  
Hopper Center Plate (Large)  
Washer, 1/4"  
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8"  
Nut, Nylock 1/4-20 Thd.  
Bearing, Flange  
Bearing, Hex Flange  
Bracket, Feed Plate (RH)  
Bracket, Feed Plate (LH)  
Ferrule  
Pop Rivet  
Skirt, 48"  
Retainer, Skirt  
Flow Plate  
Washer  
Agitator Blade  
47451  
24536  
24535  
43088  
43866  
47189  
741-0245  
47484  
24538  
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44457  
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Wheel  
1509-69  
47623  
47712  
24660  
24542  
63850  
24532  
23014  
24531  
43012  
44950  
1543-69  
43849  
43848  
43001  
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Lg.  
Hitch Pin, 3/8"  
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Rod, Flow Control  
Arm, Flow Control  
Gauge, Flow Control  
Brace Assembly, Hopper  
Brace, Tongue  
Hitch Bracket  
Tongue  
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4"  
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.  
Washer, Nylon  
Knob, Plastic 1/4-20 Thd.  
Grip, Plastic  
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.  
Nut, Nylock 3/8-16 Thd.  
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"  
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Lg.  
Washer, 1" ID x .06" Thick  
Owners Manual  
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24539  
47711  
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12 728-3001 10  
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47459  
47508  
24537  
43009  
47259  
47476  
24540  
46497  
47458  
24534  
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12  
4
16  
2
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39 HA21362  
Screw, #8-32 x 3/8" Lg.  
Axle  
Spacer, Tube 1" OD x 1.2" Lg.  
Spacer, 1.25" OD x .330" Lg.  
Plate, Bearing  
40  
41  
42  
43343  
1509-90  
43601  
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