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Craftsman 486.245941 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 486.245941 Operator's Manual

175 lb professional spreader
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Operator's Manual
175 LB PROFESSIONAL
SPREADER
DO NOT RETURN
TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388
Model No. 486.245941
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
,, Safety
,, Assembly
,, Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 41903 (02/11/11)

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  • Page 1 Before using this product, read ,, Assembly this manual and follow all Safety ,, Operation Rules and Operating Instructions. ,, Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41903 (02/11/11)
  • Page 2 When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Craftsman Professional product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman Professional outlet in the United States for free replacement.
  • Page 3 DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Hitch Tube Hopper Cover Wheels (2) Screen Hopper Assembly Flow Control Rod Flow Control Mounting Tube NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE © DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 43084 Hex Bolt, 5/16"x 1-3/4" 43343 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" 1509-69 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4" 43009 Flat Washers, 3/4"...
  • Page 4 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2) • Assemble the two OUTER hitch braces to the hitch tube using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" (B) hex bolt and a 1/4" Pliers nylock hex nut (C). DO NOTTIGHTEN YET. Do not 7/16"...

  • Page 5: Step 5: (See Figure

    STEP 4: STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 4) (SEE FIGURE 6) Assemble a spacer (I), a 3/4" fiat washer (G), a wheel insert the hook end of the flow control rod through (air valve facing out) and another 3/4" fiat washer (G) the hole in the slide gate bracket located under the hopper.
  • Page 6 STEP 8: STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 8) (SEE FIGURE 9) Assemble the two iNNER hitch braces to flow control • Push on flow control arm to "OFF" position. mounting tube using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt (B) and a Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube until 1/4"...
  • Page 7 STEP 10: STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 10) (SEE FIGURE 11) Place screen down into hopper, sliding edge of For most vehicles, you can keep the assembled hitch screen under one of the clips. Slightly bow the screen extension bracket in its default position shown in to slide opposite side of the screen under other clip.

  • Page 8: Using Your Spreader

    HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL from the previous pass as shown in figure 12. The approximate broadcast widths for different materials (Refer to figure 9 on page 6.) are shown in the application chart on this page.
  • Page 9 CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS LUBRICATE (See figure 13) • Before each use make a thorough visual check of Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have sprocket and gear. loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as needed.
  • Page 10 175 LB PROFESSIONAL SPREADER MODEL 486.245941 ....... 30 .._ 40 .... 7 4O 21 22 67 50 Cal11-866-576-8388formissing partsorassemblyhelp DO NOT RETURN TO STORE...
  • Page 11 175 LB PROFESSIONAL SPREADER MODEL 486.245941 RER QT_ PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 44480 23525Y Brace, Hitch Hopper 41157 23762 Rivet, Stainless Shaft Support Plate 65129 1509-69 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" * Ass'y, Guide Closure 44462Y 47441 Screen Tube, Frame 23753 1543-69...
  • Page 12 Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.