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Craftsman 486.24595 Owner's Manual page 13

Tow broadcast spreader

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If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is
disassembled,
mark down the positions of the parts
as they are removed. The drive wheel and sprocket
positions in relation to the slotted gear determine
which direction the spreader plate will spin. Be sure
to reassemble them in their original positions. (Refer
to figure 4 on page 5.) Use shim washers (Ref. no.
21 on pages 10 and 11 ) as needed for minimum
backlash.
Add grease to gear and sprocket.
If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged
or worn it
can be replaced.
See figure 17.
AGITATOR
HAIRPIN
SPROCKET
SHAFT
FIGURE 17
PROBLEM
Flow rate is not accurate.
Material will not flow out of bottom of
hopper properly.
CAUSE
1. Flow controls out of adjustment.
1. Closure plate in bottom of
hopper is not open enough.
2. Material is clumping
at bottom
of hopper.
CORRECTION
1. Adjust the flow control bracket as
described on page 9.
1. Change the flow control setting
to match the application
chart.
2. a. Stir or sift to break up clumps.
b. Wait for drier weather.
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