Craftsman 486.243231 Manuale utente

Owner's Manual

2 cu. ft. (TOW)

BROADCAST SPREADER

Model No. 486.243231

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read

this manual and follow all

Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions.

IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!

For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions

Please Call 217-728-8388

Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST.

FAX 217-728-2032 or e-mail [email protected]

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. 48674 (11/02)

ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 2

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 3

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 4

CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 5

OPERATION .............................................................. 9

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE .................................... 11

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 12

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 12

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .......................... 14

REPAIR PARTS LIST .............................................. 15

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................. Back Page

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON

For one year from the date of purchase, when this spreader is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and

maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.

Ifthis spreader is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days 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.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a

decal attached to the frame.

You should record both the serial number and the date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.243231

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 using power equipment.

Read the towing vehicle owners manual and towing

vehicle safety rules. Know how to operate your

tractor before using the broadcast spreader attach-

ment.

Read the chemical label instructions and cautions

for handling and applying the chemicals purchased

for spreading.

Wear eye and hand protection when handling and

when applying lawn or garden chemicals.

Never operate tractor and spreader attachment

without wearing substantial footwear, and do not

allow anyone to ride or sit on spreader attachment

frame.

Never allow children to operate the tractor or

spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to

operate without proper instructions.

Always begin with the transmission in first (low)

gear and with the engine at low speed, and gradu-

ally increase speed as conditions permit. Maximum

towing speed - 10 M.P.H.

When towing 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 tractor.

Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to

the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual

concerning safe operation on slopes. Stay off

steep slopes!

• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as

outlined in this manual.

,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--Attention!!

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

SHOWN FULL SIZE

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

KEY

QTY. DESCRIPTION

6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"

2 Hex Bolts, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"

2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"

1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"

8 Hex Lock Nuts, 1/4-20 Thread

2 Hex Lock Nuts, 3/8-16 Thread

2 Lock Washers, 3/8" I.D

4 Nylon Washer

8 Flat Washer, 5/16"

KEY QTY.

J 4

K 1

L 1

M 1

N 2

O 1

P 1

Q 1

R 1

S 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"

Spacers

Nylon Wing Nut

Adjustable Stop

Hitch Pin

Flow Control Link

Grip

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Hitch Tube

2. Flow Control Arm

3. Hitch Bracket

4. Flow Control Mount Bracket

5. Braces (2)

@c3

5. Braces (2)

6. Flow Control Rod

7. Wheels (Drive and Idler)

8. Hopper Assembly

9. Vinyl Cover

Hardware Package (see page 4)

_f3

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1.

(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 4 and 5.

CROSSOVER TUBE SHAFT

SUPPORT

PLATE

FIGURE 1

Assemblethetwohitchbracestotheinsideofthe

hopperframe,oneoneachside,usingtwo1/4"x 1-3/

4"hexboltsandtwo1/4"hexlocknuts.DONOT

TIGHTENYET.Seefigure2.

• Removethelocknutfromthemiddleboltinthe

crossovertubeandshaftsupportplate.Leavethe

boltinplace.Seefigure2.

• Assembletheshortendofthehitchtubeontothe

middleboltandsecureitwiththelocknutyou

removed.DONOTTIGHTENYET.Seefigure2.

IMPORTANT:Thehitchtubemustattachtothesideof

thecrossovertubeoppositetheshaftsupportplate.

• Assemblethetwohitchbracestothehitchtubeusing

a1/4"x1-3/4"hexboltanda1/4"hexlocknut.DO

NOTTIGHTENYET.Seefigure2.

MIDDLE BOLT

HITCH

TUBE

SHAFT

SUPPORT

PLATE CROSSOVER

TUBE

tMIDDLE

LOCK NUT

1_"xl-3/4" I_"HEX

HEXBOLT LOCK NUT

H_CH BRACE HITCH BRACE

FIGURE 2

Tighten the nuts and bolts fastening the hitch braces

to the hopper frame and the hitch tube, then tighten

the middle lock nut fastening the hitch tube to the

crossover tube. DO NOT COLLAPSE TUBES WHEN

TIGHTENING.

Assemble a spacer and a 1-5/8" flat washer onto the

end of the axle that has the small hole. See figure 3.

Place a wheel (air valve facing out) and then one or

two 1-5/8" flat washers onto the axle. Install the 1/8"

x 1-1/2" cotter pin into the axle. The wheel must spin

freely. See figure 3.

SPACER

SMALL HOLE

1-5/8" DIA.

FLAT WASHER

1/8" x 1-1/2"

COTTER PIN

1-5/8" DIA.

FLAT WASHER

AIR VALVE

FIGURE 3

• Assemble a spacer and a 1-5/8" flat washer onto the

end of the axle that has the large hole. See figure 4.

• Place a wheel (air valve facing out) onto the axle.

Secure the wheel to the axle with a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex

bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 4.

1-5/8" DIA.

1/4"x 1-3/4" FLAT WASHER

HEX BOLT

AIR VALVE /SPACER

1/4" HEX

LOCKNUT

FIGURE 4

Turnthespreaderuprightonitswheels.

Assemblethehitchbrackettothetopofthehitch

tubeusingtwo3/8"x 1-1/4"hexbolts,3/8"lock

washersand3/8"hexlocknuts.Seefigure5.

Assemblethehitchpinthroughthehitchbracketand

thehitchtubeandsecurewiththehaircotterpin.See

figure5.

HITCH PIN

3/8" LOCK

3/8" HEX

LOCK NUT

HAIR COTTER PIN

FIGURE 5

Assemble the flow control link (end with small hole)

to the flow control arm using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, a

nylon washer and a 1/4" hex lock nut as shown in

figure 6. Tighten carefully. The flow control link

should not be loose but should pivot with no more

than slight resistance.

FLOW CONTROL

LINK

1/4" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

SMALLEST

HOLE

NYLON

WASHER

FIGURE 6

• Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control

mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, two

nylon washers and a 1/4" hex lock nut as shown in

figure 7. Tighten carefully. The flow control arm

should not be loose but should pivot with no more

than a slight resistance.

• Place the vinyl grip onto the flow control arm. See

figure 7.

VINYL GRIP

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING

BRACKET

1/4" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

I_"HEX

LOCKNUT

(2) NYLON

WASHERS

FIGURE 7

Place a 5/16" flat washer onto the end of the flow

control rod. Insert the end of the rod through the slot

in the flow control mounting bracket and through the

hole in the flow control link. Secure with a 3/32" x 3/4"

cotter pin. See figure 8.

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

3132"

COTTER

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD\SLOT

FLOW

CONTROL

LINK

FIGURE 8

• Hook the free 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

FLOW CONTROL ROD

FIGURE 9

Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the

hitch tube using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, six 5/16"

flat washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts as shown in

figure 10. Do not tighten at this time.

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING BRACKET

1_"xl-3/4"

HEX BOLT\

5/16"FLAT

WASHER

5/16"FLAT /

WASHER

I_"HEX

LOCK NUT

FIGURE 10

Place the adjustable stop into the "ON" end of the

slot in the top of the flow control mounting bracket.

Secure with the 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon

washer, a 5/16" flat washer and the nylon wing nut.

See figure 11.

NYLON

WING NUT

5/16"FLAT _'_"_

WASHER

NYLON

WASHER

1_"x3/4" ADJUSTABLE

CARRIAGE BOLT STOP

FIGURE 11

Position the flow control mounting bracket (figure 12)

a. Push on flow control arm until it locks in "OFF"

position.

b. Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube

until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.

c. Snug the 1/4" lock nuts just enough to hold flow

control mounting bracket in place.

d. Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull flow control arm

against stop. Verify that closure plate has

opened half way.

e. If closure plate is not open half way, adjust

position of flow control mounting bracket until

closure plate is open half way at "5" and closed

when arm is locked in "OFF". Tighten 1/4" lock

nuts.

ON _FF

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

AJDUSTABLE

STOP

SETTING"5"

FIGURE 12

KNOW YOUR SPREADER

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your spreader.

Compare the illustration below with your spreader to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.

SPREADER PLATE

(IMPELLER)

FLOW CONTROL ARM

CLOSURE PLATE

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

FLOW CONTROL ARM - Opens and closes the closure

plate in the bottom of the hopper.

ADJUSTABLE STOP - Limits how far the closure plate

opens.

CLOSURE PLATE - Slides to open or close the opening

in the bottom of the hopper.

SPREADER PLATE - Spins when spreader is in motion

to disperse the material in an even pattern.

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

(Refer to figure 12 on page 8.)

• 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 10 and to the

instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper

flow rate setting.

• Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop

for the on position and toward the hopper for the off

position.

USING YOUR SPREADER

We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn

chemicals, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or

consistent broadcast pattern.

• Determine approximate square footage of area to be

covered and estimate amount of material required.

• Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control

arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.

• Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.

• Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still

in the off position. Refer to the application chart on

page 10 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to

select the proper flow rate setting.

• The application chart is calculated for light to heavy

application at a vehicle speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft. in

23 seconds. A variation in speed will require an

adjustment of the flow rate to maintain the same

coverage. The faster you drive, the wider the broad-

cast width.

• Always start the tractor in motion before opening

closure plate.

• Always shut the closure plate before turning or

stopping the tractor.

Iffertilizerisaccidentallydepositedtooheavilyina

smallarea,soaktheareathoroughlywithagarden

hoseorsprinklertopreventburningofthelawn.

Toinsureuniformcoverage,makeeachpasssothat

thebroadcastpatternslightlyoverlapsthepattern

fromthepreviouspassasshowninfigure13.The

approximatebroadcastwidthsfordifferentmaterials

areshownintheapplicationchartonthispage.

REFER [

TO ,

CHARTS \\

7OVERLAP

t\\

IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart are

affected by humidity and by the moisture content of

the material (granular and pellet). Some minor setting

adjustments may be necessary to compensate for

this condition.

APPLICATION CHART(SHIELD UP)

TYPE

MATERIAL

FERTILIZER

Powder

Granular

Pelleted

Organic

GRASS SEED

Fine

Coarse

ICE MELTER

SPREAD

FLOW SETTING WIDTH

3-5 3'-4'

3-5 8'-10'

3-5 10'-12'

6-8 6'-8'

3-4 6'-7'

4-5 8'-9'

6-8 10'-12'

)PERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds

FIGURE 13

•When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make

sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen

trees, flowers or shrubs.

• Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over

the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover

(shown in figure 14) acts as a wind and moisture

shield, but not as a rain cover.

VINYL COVER ",,_,

FIGURE 14

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