OWNERS
MANUAL
BROADCAST
SPREADER
Model No.
45-02141
BROADCAST SPREADER 100
(PUSH)
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 47290 (REV. 12/01)
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FIGURE 2 - HARDWARE PACKAGE
KEY QTY.
DESCRIPTION
KEY QTY.
DESCRIPTION
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Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long
Nylon Washer
Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE
Flat Washer, 1/2"
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Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" Long
Flow Control Link
Extension Spring
Spacer Tube
Cap
Grip
Vinyl Cap
Hand Knob
Handle Grip
Hub
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1
1
2
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Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd.
Cotter Pin, 5/32" x 2"
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1/4" LOCK NUT
1/4" x 5/8"
1/4" x 3/4"
1/4" x 1-1/2"
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5/16" WASHER
FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
NYLON WASHER
3
1/2" WASHER
5. Place a wheel onto the end of the axle that has a cross
hole. The long end of the hub goes to the inside. See
figure 5.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1)
(1)
(2)
Pliers
Hammer
6. Assemble a 5/32" x 2" cotter pin through the notched
wheel hub and the axle. See figure 5.
7/16" Open or Boxed End Wrenches
7. Lightly tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug
against the wheel. See figure 5.
1. Remove the spreader, the loose parts and the hard-
ware package from the carton. Lay out parts and
hardware and identify. Refer back to figures 1 and 2.
2. With the spreader resting upside down on the top of
the hopper, assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" flat
washer onto each end of the axle. See figure 3.
5/32" x 2"
COTTER PIN
HUB CAP
AXLE
SPACER
CROSS
HOLE
WHEEL
FIGURE 5
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
FIGURE 3
3. Placeawheelontotheendoftheaxlethathasnocross
hole. The long end of the hub goes to the inside. See
figure 4.
8. Remove the 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut
from the center of the crossover tube. See figure 6.
4. Place a 1/2" flat washer onto the axle and then lightly
tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug against the
washer and wheel hub. See figure 4.
CROSSOVER
TUBE
NO CROSS HOLE
WHEEL
1/4" HEX
BOLT
SHAFT
SUPPORT
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
1/4" FLAT
1/4" HEX
WASHER
LOCK NUT
HUB CAP
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 6
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9. Place the handle tube (long) on the crossover tube,
(side between crossover tube and hopper), align the
holes in the handle tube, crossover tube, and shaft
support. Assemble with 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and
hex lock nut removed in the previous step. See figures
6 and 7. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLTS
10. Assemble two handle braces to the inside of the
hopper frame, one each side, using two 1/4" x 1-1/2"
hexboltsandtwo1/4"locknuts. Seefigure7. DONOT
TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
1/4"
LOCK
NUT
11. Align the holes in the ends of the two handle braces
with the hole nearest the middle of the handle tube
assembly. Secure with a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and 1/4"
lock nut. See figure 7.
12. Tighten all hex lock nuts and bolts, following same
sequence as assembled in the previous three steps.
See figure 7.
LEG STAND TUBE
VINYL CAP
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
FIGURE 8
HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HITCH
BRACE
HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-1/2"
15. Assemble the flow control link (the end with the small
hole) to the flow control arm using one 1/4" x 5/8" hex
bolt and one 1/4" lock nut. Do not over tighten. The
flow control link must pivot freely. See figure 9.
1/4" HEX
BOLT
16. Place the vinyl grip on the flow control arm. See figure
9.
1/4"
LOCK
NUT
VINYL GRIP
CROSSOVER
TUBE
FLOW CONTROL
LINK
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
FLAT WASHER
SHAFT SUPPORT
1/4" HEX
LOCKNUT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 7
13. Assemble the leg stand tube to the handle tube (long)
using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts. Secure tightly with
two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 8.
SMALLEST HOLE
14. Place a vinyl cap over the end of the leg stand tube.
See figure 8.
FIGURE 9
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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. Do not over tighten. The flow
control arm must pivot freely. See figure 10.
20. Hook free end of flow control rod through hole in slide
gatebracketlocatednearbottomofhopper. Seefigure
12.
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 10.
SLIDE
GATE
BRACKET
HOPPER
FLOW
CONTROL
FLOW CONTROL ARM
LINK
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FIGURE 12
EXTENSION
SPRING
21. Assembleflowcontrolmountingbracketandthehandle
tube (short) to the handle tube (long) using two 1/4" x
1-1/2" hex bolts, two 5/16" flat washers and two 1/4"
lock nuts. See figure 13. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS
TIME.
1/4" x 5/8"
1/4" HEX LOCK NUT
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 10
22. Place handle grip on each handle tube. See figure 13.
19. Place a 5/16" flat washer over the end of flow
control rod, and insert end of rod through slot in
flow control mount bracket and through the hole
in flow control link. Secure with a 3/32" x 3/4"
cotter pin. See figure 11.
HANDLE GRIP
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLTS
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
EXTENSION
SPRING
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
5/16"
FLAT
WASHERS
HANDLE
TUBE
(SHORT)
1/4"
LOCK
NUTS
HANDLE
TUBE
(LONG)
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
HANDLE GRIP
FIGURE 13
3/32"
COTTER
PIN
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
FIGURE 11
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23. Assemble the flow control gage onto the flow control
mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a
nylon washer and hand knob. See figure 14.
24. Move flow control arm to off position and push flow
control mounting bracket toward hopper until closure
plate(locatedinbottomofhopper)iscompletelyclosed.
Tighten 1/4" hex lock nuts assembled in step 21. See
figure 14.
HAND KNOB
OFF
NYLON
WASHER
FLOW CONTROL
GAGE
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUTS
FLOW
CONTROL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FIGURE 14
25. Lubricate as instructed in the lubrication section on
page 8.
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FLOW RATE CHART
OPERATION
The application spread pattern should overlap to insure
uniform coverage at the edges. The approximate distance
between each pass is shown in the application diagram.
See figure 15.
MATERIAL
TYPE
Flow Rate Setting
At 3 M.P.H.
Light Heavy
Fertilizer
Granular
Pelleted
3
5
5
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APPLICATION DIAGRAM
Grass Seed
Ice Melters
Fine - Blue Grass
Coarse - Rye, Fescue
2
6
4
8
8' to
10'
Granular
Pelleted
6
6
8
8
3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23 seconds.
NOTE
OVERLAP
FIGURE 15
Do not use powdered lime, only
granulatedmaterialsareapproved
for use.
1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of fertilizer or seed
required.
2. With flow control arm in off position, set flow rate
gauge at number indicated in flow rate chart for light or
heavyapplicationrate. Also,refertoinstructions on
bag for manufacturers recommended settings.
FLOW RATE ADJUSTMENT
1. Push forward on the flow control arm to the off posi-
tion and pull back to the on position. The higher the
numberonflowrategaugethelargertheopeninginthe
bottom of the hopper. See figure 16.
3. Break up lumpy fertilizer as you fill hopper.
2. REFER TO THE FLOW RATE CHART AND TO
INSTRUCTIONS ON FERTILIZER BAG TO SELECT
PROPER FLOW RATE SETTING.
3. Loosen the hand knob to set the flow gauge to the
desired flow setting and tighten the hand knob.
4. Always move flow control arm to off position before
stopping or turning spreader.
4. To broadcast, always have spreader in motion before
opening closure plate. Do not allow spreader to sit
stationary with flow control arm in ON position. If
fertilizer is accidentally deposited to heavily in small
area, soak down thoroughly with garden hose to pre-
vent burning of lawn.
IMPORTANT: Application rates (shown on chart)
are affected by humidity and mixture content of
material (granular and pellet); therefore, minor
adjustmentsettingsmaybenecessarytocompen-
sate for this condition. The rate chart is calculated
for light and heavy application. The faster you
walk, the wider the broadcast width. A variation in
speed will determine the flow rates and width of
broadcast.
5. The spreader should be moving before you move the
flow control arm to the on position.
FLOW CONTROL ARM
HAND KNOB
FLOW RATE GAUGE
ATTENTION:
When broadcasting weed control
fertilizers, make sure broadcast
patterndoesnothitevergreentrees,
flowers or shrubs.
FIGURE 16
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5. Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over
the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover acts
as a wind and moisture shield, but should not be used
as a rain cover. See figure 18.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
1. Do not store spreader with any material in hopper.
2. Clean your spreader after use. Flush thoroughly with
water.
OPTIONAL VINYL HOPPER
COVER #44619
3. If for any reason the axle, gear and sprocket assembly
is disassembled, be sure to mark position of parts as
theyareremoved. Thepositionsofthedrivewheeland
sprocket in relation to the slotted plastic gear deter-
mine which direction the spreader plate will spin. Be
sure to reassemble them in their original positions.
(Refer to figure 5 on page 4.) With the reassembly of
the gear and sprocket, use shim washers (Ref. no. 21
on page 10) as needed for minimum backlash. Add
grease to gear and sprocket.
BROADDCAST
SPREADER
4. If agitator wire becomes damaged or worn it can be
replaced. Loosen 3/8" lock nut on the top of sprocket
shaft until agitator wire is free. Remove old agitator
wire from hole in agitator sleeve and replace with new
agitator wire. Position agitator wire so that sprocket
shaft turns freely and tighten 3/8" lock nut on top of
sprocket shaft. See figure 17.
FIGURE 18
SPROCKET
SHAFT
LUBRICATION
(SEE FIGURE 19)
3/8" LOCKNUT
1. Apply a little automotive grease to the sprocket and
gear.
AGITATOR
WIRE
2. Oilnylonbushingsonsprocketshaftasshowninfigure
AGITATOR
SLEEVE
19.
3. Oil axle/shaft bushing on axle as shown in figure 19.
FIGURE 17
4. Oil right hand wheel bearing as needed.
OIL
OIL
GREASE
FIGURE 19
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02141
48
44
52
55
37
14
42
41
38
17
8
9
9
37
40
39
7
9
45
1
38
7
57
40
7
32
A
54
32
40
9
13
31
3
9
5
B
39
7
30
53
34
47
7
11
25
6
26
9
7
46
4
49
33
56
36
7
28
27
58
10
A
7
9
35
32
19
E
9
D
53
19
7
7
18
9
20
D
15
12
15
9
51
4
50
43
21
B
21
E
22
51
9
23
24
51
35
50
24
23
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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02141
REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
REF.
NO.
PART QTY.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
21
44624
43882
62482
44588
23753
23758
43648
23756
43013
44591
43012
43177
44566
44590
47052
44589
24407
44665
44672
44137
1
4
1
1
1
1
Hopper
Rivet, Stainless
Ass'y, Guide Closure
Tube, Frame
Slide Gate Angle Bracket
Slide Gate Bracket
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
43878
43088
44468
44514
23525
23780
44482
43866
1
Wire, Agitator
12 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std.
1
1
2
1
2
2
7
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sprocket - 6 Tooth
Rod, Flow Control
Brace, Hitch
Support, Shaft
Grip, Handle
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8" Lg. Gr. 5
Washer, Nylon
Washer, 5/16 SAE
Gage, Flow Control
Bracket, Flow Control Mount
Gear, Plastic
Flow Control Arm
Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.*
Plate, Closure
18 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.*
Flow Control Link
22 Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd. *
Tube, Crossover
1
39 1543-069
40 R19111116
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
4
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. Gr. 5 41
23755
23754
46885
23759
44101
23533
43000
43848
44481
44663
Washer, Lock 1/4" I.D.*
Spring, Torsion
Tube, Handle (Long)
Wheel
Tube, Handle (Short)
Shaft, Axle
42
43
44
45
46
47
Spring, Extension
Grip, Flow Control Arm
Cap, Vinyl
Pin, Spring 5/32" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg. 48
Bushing, Axle Shaft
Washer, Flat 1/2" I.D.
Washer, Flat 17/32" I.D.
Bearing, Flange
Tube, Spacer
Shaft, Sprocket
Spreader Plate
Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8" Lg. 56
Tube, Leg Stand
Pop Rivet
Sleeve, Agitator
49
50
Hub Cap
22 R19171616
23 741-0248
51 R19171616
Washer, Flat 17/32" I.D.
Knob, Plastic 1/4-20 Thd.
Bushing, Delrin 3/8" I.D.
Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.*
Optional Vinyl Hopper Cover
Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.
Pin, Cotter 5/32" x 2"
Owner's Manual
52
53
54
55
43849
44285
43082
44619
46055
44950
47063
47290
24
25
26
27
28
46501
23524
04367
43850
44587
57
58
29 C-9M5732
30 23766
*Purchase common hardware locally.
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AGRI-FAB® LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS COVERED: This Warranty covers only the original retail purchaser of an AGRI-FAB® product or part. It
is not transferable.
HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST: This Warranty remains in force for 1 year from the date of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED: Any defect in material or workmanship of your AGRI-FAB® product or part.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
1. This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable
manufacturer’s warranty on these items
2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of
the purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be
paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by AGRI-FAB®.
3. This Warranty applies only to products, which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply to any product,
which has been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage,
or to normal wear of the product.
4. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments,
standard hardware and normal maintenance.
5. AGRI-FAB® does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of
America, its possessions and territories, except those sold through AGRI-FAB’s authorized channels of
export distribution.
WHAT AGRI-FAB® WILL DO: Repair or replace your AGRI-FAB® product or part.
HOW TO GET SERVICE: Deliver the AGRI-FAB® product or part to AGRI-FAB’s local authorized service dealer
or distributor. If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of AGRI-FAB, Inc. at P.O. BOX 903, SULLIVAN, ILLINOIS 61951. The return of a product or part to
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THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE
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FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, IN NO EVENT SHALL AGRI-FAB® BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
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