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B S - 3 6 B H • Assembly • Installation • Operation • Repair Parts BS-26BH BS-36BH For use with Riders and Lawn / Garden Tractors. Call Customer Service, Toll-Free: 877-728-8224 Important: This manual contains information for the safety Visit us on the web! of persons and property.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY CONGRATULATIONS on your new Brinly-Hardy Broadcast Spreader! This accessory has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable customer service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224.
SAFETY SAFETY RULES Read the general safety operating precautions in your towing vehicle operator's manual for additional safety information. - Know controls and how to stop quickly, READ THE VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL. - Do not allow children to operate the vehicle, do not allow adults to operate without proper instruction or without OPERATE SAFELY having read the owner's manual.
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS. Illustrations on this page Please Call: 1 (877) 728-8224 are to scale for faster identification of hardware during assembly. Nut: Nylon Lock Nut; Nylon Lock Nut: Hex Head O-Ring; Pin;...
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS. Illustrations on this page Please Call: 1 (877) 728-8224 are to scale for faster identification of hardware during assembly. Bolt; Carriage, 1/4 x 1-3/4” (x6) ..... . . 2M0828SS Pin;...
Illustrations on pages 4 & 5 are to-scale. For faster identification of the hardware during assembly, simply lay the hardware on top of these illustrations. Additional info and videos are available on our website: brinly.com BS-26BH BS-36BH These QR codes...
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ASSEMBLY Figure 2 ATTACH TOW TUBE Attach Tow Tube (28) to the Hopper Support (1). Secure using two 5/16” x 2-3/4” Hex Bolts (27) and two 5/16”-18 Hex Nuts (26). Bolt Hex, 5/16” x 2-1/4" Hex Nut, 5/16” Qty. 2 Qty.
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ASSEMBLY Back Figure 4 INSTALL TRANSMISSION AND AXLE 4a. Maneuver the transmission assembly (21) shaft into the Axle only goes on one center hole of the Hopper Insert Hairpin Cotter (40) Assembly (2). Ensure that the slot of the transmission brace rests on top of the two tow tube hex nuts previously Install Axle...
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ASSEMBLY Figure 5a INSTALL WHEELS Left Wheel Attach each Wheel (9) to the Axle (6) using hardware in the following order: Apply grease to axle and wheel • One Axle Bearing (7) bearings • One Flat Washer 5/8” (8) • One Spacer (42) •...
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ASSEMBLY Figure 5b Hairpin Cotter Qty. 1 5b. Secure Axle to the left wheel by inserting Hairpin Cotter (22) through the wheel hub and axle. NOTE: The axle may need to be turned in order to line up the hole in the axle with the hole through the wheel hub.
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ASSEMBLY Figure 7 INSTALL AGITATOR 7a. Place O-Ring (20) over transmission shaft. Slide down to hopper bottom to create seal. O-Ring 3/8” Qty. 1 Agitator Spring Qty. 1 7b. Slide Agitator Spring (19) over the transmission shaft. 7c. Insert cotter pin (18) through spring and the hole at the top of the transmission shaft.
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ASSEMBLY Figure 8 Hitch Pin 1/2” x 2-1/2” INSTALL CLEVIS Qty. 1 8a. Attach the upper and lower Clevis (17) halves to the Tow Tube (28). Hairpin Cotter 1/8” Secure with two 5/16” x 2” Qty. 1 Carriage Bolts (14) and two 5/16” Nylon Hex Nuts (15), as shown.
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ASSEMBLY Figure 9a ASSEMBLE GAUGE PLATE 9a. Insert Stop Handle (31) through the slot opening at the top of the Gauge Plate (11). 9b. Insert the ‘S’ shaped end of Link Rod (12) through the upper hole of the Flow Control Handle (31). 9c.
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ASSEMBLY Figure 9b Slide Flat Grip (37) on end of the Flow control Handle (31). Figure 10a ATTACH GAUGE PLATE TO SPREADER 10a. Rotate assembled Gauge Plate (11) approximately 90° clockwise and insert formed end of the Link Rod (12) in the hole provide on the Hopper (10) control plate, as shown.
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ASSEMBLY Figure 10b ATTACH GAUGE PLATE TO SPREADER 10c. Attach Gauge Plate to the Tow Tube (28) as shown, using hardware provided: Do not tighten the hex nuts until after calibrating the Gauge Plate. • Two 5/16”x2-3/4” Hex Bolt (36) •...
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ASSEMBLY Figure 11 CALIBRATE GAUGE PLATE 11a. Loosen the knob (29) and move to the #10, OPEN position, retighten. 11b. Move Flow Control Handle (31) to the #10, OPEN position. 11c. Ensure that hopper control gate (48) opens fully, if not slide the Gauge Plate (11) forward or backward until control gate is fully open.
OPERATION Directional Control Directional Control NORMAL OPERATION ONE SIDE ONLY SPREADING Fertilizers, Insecticides, & Grass Seed each have The directional control plate can be used for adjusting the different particle size and weight. This can be referred material spread pattern when spreading near sidewalks, to as particle density.
OPERATION OPERATING SPEED OPERATING FLOW CONTROL GATE SPEED LIMIT The fan speed and the spread The Gauge Plate Assembly operates the width are controlled by the speed Flow Control Gate. of the vehicle. The Gauge Plate is marked from 0 (closed) to 10 (fully The recommended operating speed is slightly faster than open).
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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Figure 12. Figure 12. Figure 12 Remove Wheels Remove Wheels Clean Parts 1. Remove Wheels Clean Parts Lubricate bearings and axle lightly. Lubricate bearings and axle lightly. 2. Clean Parts 3. Lubricate bearings and axle lightly.
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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Figure 15. 10. Remove the 4 bolts that hold the Gate and Directional Control Plate. Figure 15 Separate parts, as shown. 12. Clean parts thoroughly with soap and water. 10. Remove the 4 bolts that hold the Gate and Directional Control Plate.
MEDIA FLOW SETTINGS MEDIA FLOW SETTINGS FLOW SETTINGS Some products may not be available in all areas. Some products may not be FLOW SETTINGS Flow control settings are based on 3 mph forward speed. The Table 1 is a list of flow control settings for specific products avail- available in all areas.
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MEDIA FLOW SETTINGS MEDIA FLOW SETTINGS Table 1: Flow Control Settings for Specific Fertilizer's, Insecticides, Grass Seeds (Cont’d) lbs/1000 Flow Control Media sq. ft. Setting Lesco Pre-M.86% Plus Fertilizer 25-0-7 Lesco Starter Fertilizer 18-24-12 Lesco Turf Fertilizer 24-2-11 Lesco Weed and Feed Master Turf Ultimate Tall Fescue Blend Master Turf Ultimate Tall Fescue Blend Milogranite 6-2-0...
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MEDIA FLOW SETTINGS MEDIA FLOW SETTINGS Table 1: Flow Control Settings for Specific Fertilizer's, Insecticides, Grass Seeds (Cont’d) lbs/1000 Flow Control Media sq. ft. Setting Scotts Grubex Season Long Grub Control Scotts Grubex Season Long Grub Control Scotts Lawn Fungus Control Scotts Lawn Fungus Control Scotts Pure Premium Kentucky Bluegrass Mix Scotts Pure Premium Kentucky Bluegrass Mix...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Table 2: Troubleshooting - Spreading Difficulties & Remedies Table 2: Troubleshooting - Spreading Difficulties & Remedies PROBLEM CAUSE/CONDTION REMEDY Too much/not enough Gage Plate not calibrated Insure Gage Plate is properly calibrated, (Refer to Figure 11). material dispensed. Flow Control Handle Gate(47) and directional con- Remove and clean the Gate and Directional Control Plate with...
Size (maximum tow weight) ..79 kg (175lbs) Toll-Free: 877-728-8224 Capacity ....0.10 cu m (3.5 cu ft) Chat online: www.brinly.com TIRES Email: customerservice@brinly.com Size .
Hardy Co. During the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above. Brinly-Hardy Company • 3230 Industrial Parkway • Jeffersonville, IN 47130 • (877) 728-8224 • brinly.com English Manual L-1884-F...
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