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Agri-fab 175 broadcast spreader owner's manual
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model no.
45-01873
175# BroaDCasT sPreaDer
CAUTION:
• Safety
Read Rules for
• Assembly
Safe Operation
• Operation
and Instructions
• Maintenance
Carefully
• Parts
the fastest way to purchase parts www.speedepart.com
FORM NO. 48666 (REV. 05/08/08)

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  • Page 1 ™ owners manual model no. 45-01873 175# BroaDCasT sPreaDer CAUTION: • Safety Read Rules for • Assembly Safe Operation • Operation and Instructions • Maintenance Carefully • Parts the fastest way to purchase parts www.speedepart.com FORM NO. 48666 (REV. 05/08/08)

  • Page 2: 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. • Read the towing vehicle owners manual and towing vehicle safety rules. Know how to operate your tractor before using the broadcast spreader attachment. • 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. LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CarTon ConTenTs loose ParTs In CarTon 1. Hitch Tube 2. Flow Control Arm 3. Hitch Bracket...
  • Page 3 SHOWN FULL SIZE reF. QTY. NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE DesCrIPTIon Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2" Hex Bolts, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Nylock Nuts, 1/4" Nylock Nuts, 3/8" Nylon Washer Flat Washer, 5/16" 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" Hitch Pin Short Spacer Tube Long Spacer Tube Nylon Wing Nut Adjustable Stop Flow Control Link Grip...

  • Page 4: Tools Required For Assembly

    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. 1. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1. FIGure 1 2. Assemble the two hitch braces to the inside of the hopper frame on each side using two 1/4" x 2" hex bolts and two 1/4" nylock nuts. Do noT TIGHTen YeT. See figure 2.
  • Page 5 onto the end of the axle that has the large hole. See figure 4. 10. Place the drive wheel (bolt hole through hub) onto the axle so that the air valve is to the outside. Secure the wheel to the axle with a 1/4" x 2" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. See figure 4. 1-5/8" DIA. 1/4" x 2" FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT AIR VALVE DRIVE WHEEL 1/4" NYLOCK NUT FIGure 4 11. Turn the spreader upright on its wheels. 12. Attach the hopper strap to the front and rear of the hopper using two 1/4" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers, nylon washers and 1/4" nylock nuts. See figure 5.
  • Page 6 mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, two nylon washers and a 1/4" nylock nut as shown in figure 8. Tighten the nut until the flow control arm pivots with a slight resistance. 17. Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 8. VINYL GRIP FLOW CONTROL 1/4" x 1" HEX BOLT (2) NYLON WASHERS FIGure 8 18. 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 9. 5/16" FLAT WASHER FLOW CONTROL FIGure 9...
  • Page 7 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 12. NYLON WING NUT 5/16" FLAT WASHER NYLON WASHER 1/4" x 3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT FIGure 12 (Figure 13). a. Push on flow control arm until it locks in "OFF" b. Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube until c. Snug the 1/4" lock nuts just enough to hold flow d. Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull flow control arm e. If closure plate does not open half way, it may be ADJUSTABLE STOP...

  • Page 8: Operation

    How To use Your sPreaDer seTTInG THe Flow ConTrol (Refer to figure 13 on page 7.) 1. 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. 2. Refer to the application chart on page 8 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting. 3. Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop for the on position and toward the hopper for the off position.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    CHeCK For loose FasTeners 1. Before each use make a thorough visual check of the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts. CHeCK For worn oF DamaGeD ParTs 2. Check for worn or damaged parts before each use. Repair or replace parts if necessary. CHeCK TIre InFlaTIon 3. Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use. Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended pressure. CauTIon: Do noT inflate tires beyond the maximum recommended pressure printed on side of tire. CleanInG 4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.
  • Page 10 rePaIr ParTs For BroaDCasT sPreaDer moDel 45-01873 21 22...
  • Page 11 rePaIr ParTs For BroaDCasT sPreaDer moDel 45-01873 reF. ParT QTY. DesCrIPTIon 44480 Hopper 43882 Rivet, Stainless 62482 Ass'y, Guide Closure 44462 Tube, Frame 23753 Slide Gate Angle Bracket 23758 Slide Gate Bracket HA21362 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.* 24857 Flow Control Link 47189 Nut, Hex Nylock 1/4-20 Thd.* 43808 Tube, Crossover 44180 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2" Lg. 47810 Nut, Hex Nylock, 5/16-18 Thd.* 44487 Tube, Hitch 43008 Wheel, Idler 44459 Wheel, Drive...

  • Page 12: Repair Parts

    ParTs Agri-Fab, Inc. 303 West Raymond Sullivan, IL. 61951 217-728-8388 www.agri-fab.com This document (or manual) is protected under the U.S. Copyright Laws and the copyright laws of foreign countries, pursuant to the Universal Copyright Convention and the Berne convention. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the express written permission of Agri-Fab, Inc. Unauthorized uses and/or reproductions of this manual will subject such unauthorized user to civil and criminal penalties as provided by the United States Copyright Laws. © 1991 Agri-Fab, Inc.

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