OWNERS
MANUAL
TIPS
APPLICATION
Model No.
45-02113
125 LB. TOW
BROADCAST SPREADER
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
FORM NO. 48668 (REV. 5/03)
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KEY QTY.
DESCRIPTION
1/4-20
Hex Bolts, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
KEY QTY.
DESCRIPTION
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B
C
D
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6Hex
Bolt,
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1-3/4"
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1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
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
2
2
1
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2
2
4
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Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
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Hex Lock Nuts, 1/4-20 Thread
Hex Lock Nuts, 3/8-16 Thread
Lock Washers, 3/8" I.D
Nylon Washer
Spacers
Nylon Wing Nut
Adjustable Stop
Flow Control Link
Grip
Flat Washer, 5/16"
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
CROSSOVER
TUBE
MIDDLE BOLT
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
HITCH
TUBE
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
MIDDLE
LOCK NUT
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.
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
1. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1.
HITCH BRACE
HITCH BRACE
FIGURE 2
6. 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 cross-
overtube.DONOTCOLLAPSETUBESWHENTIGHT-
ENING.
7. Assemble a spacer and a 1-5/8" flat washer onto the
end of the axle that has the small hole. See figure 3.
8. 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.
FIGURE 1
2. Assemble the two hitch braces to the inside of the
hopper frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x 1-
3/4" hex bolts and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. DO NOT
TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.
SPACER
SMALL HOLE
1-5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
3. Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the
crossover tube and shaft support plate. Leavethebolt
in place. See figure 2.
1/8" x 1-1/2"
COTTER PIN
4. Assemble the short end of the hitch tube onto the
middle bolt and secure it with the same lock nut you
removed. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.
IMPORTANT: The hitch tube must attach to the side of the
crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate.
1-5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
AIR VALVE
FIGURE 3
5. Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using
a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. DO
NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.
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9. Assemble a spacer and a 1-5/8" flat washer onto the
end of the axle that has the large hole. See figure 4.
14. 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. Tighten carefully. The
flow control link should not be loose but should pivot
with no more than slight resistance. See figure 6.
10. Place a wheel (air valve facing out) onto the axle.
Securethewheeltotheaxlewitha1/4"x1-3/4"hexbolt
and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 4.
1-5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
FLOW CONTROL
LINK
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
AIR VALVE
SPACER
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
SMALLEST
HOLE
NYLON
WASHER
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 4
15. 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 pivot
with a slight resistance.
11. Turn the spreader upright on its wheels.
12. Assemble the hitch bracket to the top of the hitch tube
using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and
3/8" hex lock nuts. See figure 5.
16. Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 7.
13. Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and
the hitch tube and secure with the hair cotter pin. See
figure 5.
VINYL GRIP
FLOW CONTROL
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
MOUNTING
BRACKET
HITCH PIN
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
HAIR COTTER PIN
(2) NYLON
WASHERS
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 7
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17. Placea5/16"flatwasherontotheendoftheflowcontrol
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.
19. Assembletheflowcontrolmountingbrackettothehitch
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
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
3/32"
COTTER
PIN
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
SLOT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 8
18. 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.
20. 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
ADJUSTABLE
STOP
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 9
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21. 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
about half way.
e. If closure plate does not open half way, it may be
closed too far at "OFF". Adjust position of flow
control mounting bracket until closure plate will
open about half way at "5" and still close when arm
is locked in "OFF". Tighten 1/4" lock nuts.
OFF
ON
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
OFF
ON
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5
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9
10
AJDUSTABLE
STOP
SETTING "5"
FIGURE 12
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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to figure 12 on page 7.)
REFER
TO
CHARTS
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.
OVERLAP
3. Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop for
the on position and toward the hopper for the off
position.
USING YOUR SPREADER
FIGURE 13
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or
consistent broadcast pattern.
1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of material required.
2. Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control arm
is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
3. Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
4. Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still in
the off position. Refer to the application chart on this
page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to
select the proper flow rate setting.
5. 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 adjust-
ment of the flow rate to maintain the same coverage.
The faster you drive, the wider the broadcast width.
6. Always start the tractor in motion before opening
closure plate.
IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart are
affected by humidity and by the moisture content of
the material (granular and pellet). Some minor set-
ting adjustments may be necessary to compensate
for this condition.
APPLICATION CHART (SHIELD UP)
7. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stop-
ping the tractor.
TYPE
MATERIAL
SPREAD
WIDTH
8. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a
small area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden
hose or sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.
9. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that
the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from
the previous pass as shown in figure 13. The approxi-
matebroadcastwidthsfordifferentmaterialsareshown
in the application chart on this page.
FLOW SETTING
FERTILIZER
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
3 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 5
6 - 8
3' - 4'
8' - 10'
10' - 12'
6' - 8'
Organic
GRASS SEED
Fine
Coarse
10. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure
the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees,
flowers or shrubs.
3 - 4
4 - 5
6 - 8
6' - 7'
8' - 9'
10' - 12'
ICE MELTER
11. Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over
the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover
(available as an accessory) acts as a wind and mois-
ture shield, but should not be used as a rain cover.
Refer to the parts list on page 11.
OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
1. 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 reas-
semble 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.
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
2. If the agitator wire becomes damaged or worn it can be
replaced. Loosen the 3/8" hex nut on top of sprocket
shaft until agitator wire is free. Remove old agitator
wire from hole in agitator sleeve and replace with new
agitator wire. Position agitator wire so that sprocket
shaft turns freely, then tighten 3/8" hex nut on top of
sprocket shaft. See figure 15.
3. Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use.
Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended pres-
sure.
CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires be-
yond the maximum recommended pres-
sure printed on side of tire.
CLEANING
4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry
SPROCKET
SHAFT
off before storing.
LUBRICATE (See figure 14.)
5. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
3/8" HEX NUT
sprocket and gear.
6. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft
and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as
needed.
7. Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a year
or more often as needed.
AGITATOR
WIRE
AGITATOR
SLEEVE
FIGURE 15
OIL
OIL
GREASE
FIGURE 14
STORAGE
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry
off before storing.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02113
60
37
2
16
4
1
A
37
40
38
53
40
9
57
39
40
9
9
31
5
30
37
29
9
58
3
15
35
6
B
34
26
46
7
A
28
25
47
44
50
33
27
11
10
24
9
23
4
9
51
54
B
8
42
39
39
D
E
58
9
45
32
54
36
29
7
52
19
19
12
9
13
48
58
39
23
9
54
24
22
21
54
20
21
18
43
E
54
37
17
41
59
53
7
14
35
D
49
55
37
50
56
16
50
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02113
REF. PART QTY.
DESCRIPTION
REF. PART QTY.
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
NO.
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
44466
43882
62482
44462
23753
1
4
1
1
1
Hopper
Rivet, Stainless
Ass'y, Guide Closure
Tube, Frame
Slide Gate Angle Bracket
32 43070
33 415762 Bolt,
5
Washer, Flat 3/8" *
Hex
3/8-16 x
1-3/4"
Lg
34 44469
35 23525
3623276 1 Shaft
37 1509-069 12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
38 43015 Nut, Hex 3/8-16
1
2
Rod, Flow Control
Brace, Hitch
Support
Plate
623758
7
8
1
Slide
Gate
Bracket
43082
24857
5
1
Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.*
Flow Control Link
1
39 1543-069 10 Washer, Nylon
9
43013 16Nut,
Hex
Tube, Crossover
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.
Lock Washer, 5/"16
Lock
1/4-20
4T0hd.4*3088 13 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std.
10
11
12
13
14
15
43808
43084
430862
43064
44487
46055
1
2
41 24858
42 24855
43 62474
44 24859
45 44101
4623533
1
1
1
1
1
Stop, Adjustable
Bracket, Flow Control Mount
Gear Assembly
Flow Control Arm
Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.*
2
1
1
Nut, Hex Lock, 5/16-18 Thd.*
Tube, Hitch
Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.
1
Plate,
Closure
1644457
2
Wheel,
Drive
47 43848
48 43087
49 43093
50 43009
51 47141
52 43054
53 43003
54 R19111116
55 47623
5643343
1
2
1
4
1
1
4
8
1
Grip, Flow Control Arm
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Lg. *
Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 1-1/2"
Washer, Flat 1-5/8" O.D.
Wing Nut, Nylon
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2" Lg. *
Lock Washer, 3/8" *
Washer, 5/16 SAE
17
18
19
20
23687
25017
43851
43871
1
1
2
1
Bracket, Hitch
Shaft, Axle
Pin, Spring 3/16" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg.
Bushing, Axle Shaft
Washer, Flat .78 I.D.
Washer, Flat 1/2"
Bearing, Flange
Tube, Spacer
21 1540-032 5
22 1540-162 1
23
24
25
47615
48665
23524
2
2
1
Hitch Pin
Shaft, Sprocket
1
Hair
Cotter
Pin,
1/8"
2604736 1
Spreader
Plate
57 44566
58 43012
59 44950
60 43962
48668
1
3
1
1
1
Spring, Torsion
27
28
29
30
31
43850
1
1
2
1
1
Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8".
Sprocket, 6 Tooth
Bushing, Delrin
Sleeve, Agitator
Wire, Agitator
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.*
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Vinyl Cover (Optional)
Owner's Manual
44468
44285
23766
43878
*Purchase common hardware locally.
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