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manual abstract
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. LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. 1. Do not allow anyone to operate the broadcast spreader without proper instructions. 2. Do not permit children to operate the broadcast spreader. 3. Wear eye and hand protection when handling and when applying lawn or garden chemicals. 4. Read the chemical label instructions and cautions for handling and applying the chemicals purchased for spreading. 5. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition. 6. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual. CARTON CONTENTS LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON 62145_0382CarCont74385 1. Hopper Assembly 2. Wheels (2) 3. Flow Control Bracket 4. Flow Control Lever 5. Flow Control Rod 6. Upper Handle (2) 7. Stand 8. Hopper Screen Hardware Package (Shown next page) HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS (Shown full size except where noted) Key Qty. Description Key Qty. Description I 1 Cotter Pin, 5/32 x 2 in. J 2 Cotter Pin, 9/64 x 1-1/2 in. K 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 3/4 in. L 1 Spring M 1 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Nylon N 2 Spacer O 1 Adjustable Stop P 2 Handle Grip Q 1 Flow Control Lever Grip A 3 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2-1/2 in. Long B 8 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in. Long C 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Long D 1 Carr. Bolt,1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Long E 12 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 F 3 Washer, 1/4 in. SS G 1 Washer, Nylon H 6 Washer, 5/8 ID x 1 in. OD FULL SIZE HIJACKEFGLMNOPQB45_Not Shown Full Size) (Not Shown Full Size) D ENGLISH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Pliers (2) 7/16 in. open or boxed end wrenches 45_0382Fig25/32 x 2 in. COTTER PIN (I) 9/64 x 1-1/2 in. COTTER PIN (J) 5/8 in. FLAT WASHER (H) 1. Remove the spreader, the loose parts and the hardware package from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3. 2. With the spreader resting upside down on the top of the hopper, assemble a 5/8 in. flat washer, a spacer and a second 5/8 in. flat washer onto each end of the axle. See figure 1. 45_0382Fig15/8 in. FLAT WASHER (H) SPACER (N) FIGURE 2 6. Install an upper handle to each lower handle using four 1/4 x 1-1/2 in. bolts and nylock nuts. Do not tighten at this time. See figure 3. 45_0382Fig31/4-20 x 1-1/2 in. HEX BOLT (B) 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT (E) FIGURE 1 3. Place a wheel onto each end of the axle. The long end of the hub goes to the inside. See figure 2. 4. Assemble a 5/32 x 2 in. cotter pin through the hole in one wheel hub and the axle. See figure 2. 5. Place a 5/8 in. flat washer onto each end of the axle and secure with a 9/64 x 1-1/2 in. cotter pin. See figure 2. FIGURE 3 7. For the standard setup, use the holes shown in the illustration. Other hole combinations allow different handle heights and hopper angles. Do not use holes in stand that are farthest apart as a combination - flow gate may not close completely. Attach the stand to the hopper frame tube using two 1/4 x 1-1/2 in. bolts and nylock nuts. Attach the stand to the lower handle using two 1/4 x 1-1/2 in. bolts and nylock nuts. Tighten all four bolts to secure the stand. See figure 4. 9. Install a handle grip on each handle. See figure 6. 10. Attach the flow control lever to the bracket using one 1/4 x 3/4 in. bolt, nylon washer and nylock nut. Tighten carefully to allow the lever to move freely. Install the vinyl grip. See figure 6. 45_0382Fig6LEVERLEVERGRIP (Q) 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT (E) 1/4 in. NYLONWASHER (G) 1/4-20 x 3/4 in. HEX BOLT (C) HANDLEGRIP (P) 45_0382Fig41/4-20 x 1-1/2 in. HEX BOLT (B) 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT (E) USEMIDDLEHOLEUSE THISHOLE FIGURE 6 FIGURE 4 11. Attach the spring to the stainless steel pattern plate as shown. Attach the opposite end of the spring to the 1/8 in. hole in the flow control rod. Rotate the end of the rod into the flow control link. See figure 7. 8. Attach the two upper handles together with the flow control bracket as shown using three 1/4 x 2-1/2 in. bolts and nylock nuts. Do not tighten two bolts in flow control bracket. Tighten third bolt in upper handles. See figure 5. 45_0382Fig7SPRING (L) 1/8 in. HOLESPRINGANCHORHOLEFLOWCONTROLLINK 45_0382Fig51/4-20 x 2-1/2 in. HEX BOLT (A) 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT (E) 1/4 in. WASHER (F) FIGURE 7 FIGURE 5 12. Insert the end of the flow control rod through the slot in the flow control mounting bracket and through the hole in the flow control lever. Secure with a 1/8 in. x 3/4 in. cotter pin. See figure 8. 14. Adjust the position of the flow control mounting bracket (figures 10 and 11): a. Set the adjustable stop at “5.” Latch the flow control lever against the stop. Verify that the closure plate has opened about halfway. See figure 10. b. If closure plate is not open halfwa...
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