3/06) OWNERS MANUAL CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Model No. 45-0324 PRINTED IN USA ATV MOUNTED 125 LB. BROADCAST SPREADER • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts the fastest way to purchase parts ™ RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when operating equipment. • Readthisownersmanualbeforeattemptingtoassemble or operate the spreader. • Read the vehicle owners manual and know how to operate your vehicle, before using the spreader attachment. • Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit on spreader attachment frame. • Never allow children to operate the vehicle or spreader attachment. • Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or spreader attachment without proper instructions. • Never operate vehicle and spreader attachment without wearing solid, substantial footwear. • Wear eye and hand protection when handling and using lawn chemicals. • Always begin with the transmission in first (low) and gradually increase speed as conditions permit. • When using broadcast spreader do not drive too close to a creek or ditch and be alert for holes and other hazards which could cause you to loose control of the broadcast spreader and vehicle. • Always operate vehicle and spreader up and down a slope, never across a slope. • Read instructions and caution notes for handling and application of materials purchased for spreading. • 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. CARTON CONTENTS 1. Hopper/Frame Assembly 2. Vinyl Cover 3. Impeller Shaft 4. Impeller 5. Motor Mount Assembly 6. Mounting Bracket, R.H. 7. Mounting Bracket, L.H. 8. Wire Harness 9. Deflector 10. Extension Brackets (2) 11. Screen Hardware Package (See page 3) 1 3 54 9 2 10 11 6 7 8 2 HARDWARE PACKAGE SHOWN FULL SIZE NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE A B C E K L GF H I J Q R S T PM N O D KEY KEYKEYKEY QTY QTYQTYQTY . ... DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION KEY KEYKEYKEY QTY QTYQTYQTY . ... DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION A AA 4 44 He HeHe x Bolt, 5/16" x 2" x Bolt, 5/16" x 2"x Bolt, 5/16" x 2" L LLL 3 333 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4" Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4"Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4"Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4" B BB 8 88 He HeHe x Bolt, 5/16" x 1" x Bolt, 5/16" x 1"x Bolt, 5/16" x 1" M MMM 1 111 Coupler CouplerCouplerCoupler C CC 2 22 He HeHe x Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" x Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"x Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" N NNN 2 222 Seal SealSealSeal D DD 1 11 Carr CarrCarr iage iageiage , 5/16" x 1" , 5/16" x 1", 5/16" x 1" O OOO 4 444 Adhesiv AdhesivAdhesivAdhesiv e P e Pe Pe P ad adadad E EE 5 55 Carr CarrCarr iage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" iage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"iage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" P PPP 2 222 Plug PlugPlugPlug F FF 4 44 Nyloc NylocNyloc k He k Hek He x Nut, 1/4" x Nut, 1/4"x Nut, 1/4" Q QQQ 1 111 Nylon NylonNylonNylon Tie TieTieTie G GG 12 1212 Nyloc NylocNyloc k He k Hek He x Nut, 5/16" x Nut, 5/16"x Nut, 5/16" R RRR 5 555 Plastic Knob Plastic KnobPlastic KnobPlastic Knob H HH 2 22 Flat FlatFlat W WW asher , 1/4" asher , 1/4"asher , 1/4" S SSS 2 222 Angle Br Angle BrAngle BrAngle Br ac acacac k kkk et etetet I II 4 44 Flat FlatFlat W WW asher asherasher , 5/16" , 5/16", 5/16" T TTT 5 555 Mounting Clamp Mounting ClampMounting ClampMounting Clamp J JJ 4 44 Nylon NylonNylon W WW asher asherasher K KK 1 11 Hair Pin Agitator Hair Pin AgitatorHair Pin Agitator 3 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Pliers (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 9/16" Wrenches REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 1. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in fi gure 1. 2. Press the two plugs into the ends of the frame tube. See fi gure 1. HINT: Use a block of wood to help press the plug down into the end of the tubing. 3. Assemble the two angle brackets and two 1/4" nylock nuts onto the ends of the longer bolts that are already assemble to the frame tube. Do not tighten yet. See fi gure 1. 4. Fasten the defl ector to the angle brackets using two 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts, 1/4" fl at washers and 1/4" nylock nuts. Allow the angle brackets to swivel so that the defl ector curves naturally between the angle brackets and then tighten all nuts. See fi gure 2. 1/4" NYLOCK NUT 1/4" FLAT WASHER 1/4" x 3/4" HEX BOLT DEFLECTOR ANGLE BRACKET 1/4" NYLOCK NUT PLUG 5/16" x 1-2" HEX BOLT 5/16" NYLOCK NUT MOUNTING BRACKET, R.H. FIGURE 3 NOTE: The top of the hopper should be at least 30" above the ground. The mounting holes shown in fi gures 3 and 4 will make the top of the hopper even with the vehicle's rear rack. If exhaust blows against spreader, a higher mounting position may help. P...