Agri-Fab 45-01872 manual

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    Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully OWNERS MANUAL 175# BROADCAST SPREADER Model No. 45-01872 FORM NO. 48315 (4/02) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x[...]

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    2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 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. LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CART ON CONTENT[...]

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    3 J 4 Flat Washers 1-5/8" K 1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" L 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1-1/2" M 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" N 1 Hitch Pin O 2 Spacers P 1 Nylon Wing Nut Q 1 Adjustable Stop R 1 Flow Control Link S 1 Grip KE Y QTY. DESCRIPTION A 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" B 2 Hex Bolts, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4[...]

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    4 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 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[...]

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    5 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. 10. Place the drive wheel onto the axle (air valve to outside) and secure with a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 4. FIGURE 4 11. Turn the spreader upright on its wheels. 12. Assemble the hitc[...]

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    6 16. 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 8. FIGURE 8 17. Hook the free end of the flow control rod through the hole in the slide [...]

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    7 FIGURE 11 20. 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 adju[...]

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    8 FIGURE 13 FERTILIZER Powder 3 - 5 3' - 4' Granular 3 - 5 8' - 10' Pelleted 3 - 5 10' - 12' Organic 6 - 8 6' - 8' GRASS SEED Fine 3 - 4 6' - 7 ' Coarse 4 - 5 8' - 9' ICE MELTER 6 - 8 10' - 12' TYPE SPREAD MATERIAL FLOW SETTING WIDTH APPLICATION CHART (SHIELD UP) OPERATING SPEED [...]

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    9 CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS 1. Before each use make a thorough visual check of the sreader 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[...]

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    10 REP AIR P ARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-01872 11 24 23 43 50 21 20 21 22 19 18 4 D E 35 50 15 37 37 39 23 A A 33 59 27 26 28 3 19 36 34 9 46 9 57 9 40 16 14 7 17 37 24 50 12 13 E 9 29 30 5 9 54 9 4 9 35 B 6 52 44 47 58 58 8 42 32 7 D 45 54 48 29 40 37 60 25 B 1 39 10 54 41 54 51 39 9 54 39 38 31 2 39 40 58 55 56 58 53 53 37 9 49 40 C 61 9[...]

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    11 REP AIR P ARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-01872 REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 44480 1 Hopper 2 43882 4 Rivet, Stainless 3 62482 1 Ass'y, Guide Closure 4 44462 1 Tube, Frame 5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket 6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket 7 43082 5 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.* 8 24857 1 Flow Control Link 9 43013 18 Nut, Hex Lock 1/4[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS 303 West Raymond Sullivan, IL. 61951 217-728-8388 www.agri-fab.com AGRI-F AB ® LIMITED W ARRANTY WHO IS COVERED: This Warranty covers only the original retail purchaser of an AGRI-FAB ® product or part. It is not transferable. HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST: This Warranty remains in force for 1 year from the date of purchase. WHAT IS CO[...]