Owner's Manual
®
STOP
BROADCAST SPREADER
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
Model No. 486.243223
CAUTION:
• Safety
Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
FORM NO. 40986 (05/08/08)
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
G
I
F
D
A
B
E
C
J
H
K
REF. QTY.
DESCRIPTION
REF. QTY.
DESCRIPTION
A
B
C
D
E
F
2
4
4
8
2
3
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 2"
Nut, 1/4"
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
Plastic Cap
G
H
I
J
K
2
1
2
2
2
Washer, 1/4"
Hitch Pin
Hex Flange Bearing
Spacer
Hub Cap
1
3
2
4
6
9
10
5
7
8
CARTON CONTENTS
8. Hitch Brackets (2)
9. Drive WHeel
10. Wheel
4. Impeller Assembly
1. Hopper
2. Control Cable
3. Frame Tube
5. Hitch Tube, R.H. (Right Hand)
6. Hitch Tube, L.H. (Left Hand)
7. Hitch Control Tube
3
ASSEMBLY
•
•
Slide a spacer (J) over the right side of the axle. See
figure 3.
Attach the drive wheel (9) to the right (indented) side
of the axle. Secure the wheel in place with a hub cap
(K). See figure 3.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2)7/16" Wrenches
•
Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify
using the illustrations on page 3.
•
•
Insert each side of the axle of the impeller assembly
into the frame tube. See figure 1.
Insert the two hex flange bearings (I) into the frame
tube. See figure 1.
J
I
9
M
K
FIGURE 3
I
•
•
Slide a spacer (J) over the left side of the axle. See
figure 4.
Attach the wheel (10) to the left side of the axle.
Secure the wheel in place with a hub cap (K). See
figure 4.
FIGURE 1
•
•
Attach the hopper to the frame tube using two 1/4" x
1-1/2" hex bolts (A), 1/4" washers (G), and 1/4" nylock
nuts (D) as shown in figure 2. Tighten.
Insert an 1/8" hair cotter pin (E) into the hole at the
top of the impeller. See figure 2.
A
H
E
A
H
J
D
10
N
D
K
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 2
4
•
•
Assemble the (RH) and (LH) hitch tubes to the control
tube using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (B) and 1/4"
nylock nuts (D). Tighten. See figure 5.
•
Assemble the Control Cable to the Hitch Control Tube
using the carriage bolt and nylon wing nut. Tighten.
See figure 7.
Assemble the plastic caps onto the ends of the hitch
tubes and control tube as shown in figure 5.
F
F
F
D
B
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 7
•
•
Assemble the Hitch Brackets to the Hitch Control Tube
using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (B) and 1/4" nuts (D).
Tighten. See figure 8.
Assemble the hitch pin (H) through the hitch brackets
and secure with the 1/8" hair cotter pin (E). See figure
8.
•
Attach the (RH) and (LH) hitch tubes to the frame tube
using four 1/4" x 2" hexbolts (C) and 1/4" nylock nuts
(D). Tighten. See figure 6.
D
B
H
C
D
D
E
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 8
5
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SPREADER
USING YOUR SPREADER
•
Check the material package and the Spreader
Settings sheet included with your spreader for the
proper spreader setting and application rate.
Before filling spreader, move the control lever to the
"OFF" position.
Move spreader onto a flat surface - either a walk or a
driveway - and fill.
Slide the Adjustable Stop to the desired setting.
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before
operating your Spreader.
Compare the illustration below with your Spreader to
familiarize yourself with the various controls and their
locations.
•
•
FLOW CONTROL LEVER
ADJUSTABLE STOP
•
•
Start the spreader in motion, then move the control
lever forward against the adjustable stop to begin
spreading.
NOTE: Always place control lever in the "OFF" position
while filling spreader and when stopping or turning, to
prevent release of excess fertilizer.
APPLICATION TIPS
•
•
This unit will cover a 4 to 8 foot wide area depending
on the material used and the towing speed.
To avoid misses or striping, make each pass about
5 feet from the previous one so some overlapping of
spread pattern does occur.
•
For easiest application, spread across the shortest
edges of lawn first, making two "header" strips for a
turning area, and then spreading between the header
strips. See figure 10.
FIGURE 9
•
•
If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the
edges and then spread between the border. See
figure 10.
Keep wheel approximately 4 feet from any area you
do not wish to spread.
FLOW CONTROL LEVER Opens and closes the flow
plate on the bottom of the hopper.
ADJUSTABLE STOP Allows the flow control lever to be
moved to the same setting repeatedly.
IMPORTANT: Be careful when using spreader around
ornamental plants because weed control chemicals can
damage these plants.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
DO NOT EXCEED 6 MPH WHILE TOWING
SPREADER
ADJUSTING THE FLOW RATE SETTING
•
Loosen the wing nut that fastens the control to the
handle.
•
Slide the Adjustable stop to the desired setting and
retighten the wing nut. See figure 9.
FIGURE 10
6
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
•
Make a thorough visual check of the Spreader for any
bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten
any loose bolts and nuts.
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the
LUBRICATION
Apply a few drops of oil to all moving parts.
maintenance procedures listed in this section.
•
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
CLEANING
•
Always empty spreader after each use, storing
leftover material in it's original bag.
Check for loose fasteners
Clean
X
•
Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly after each use.
X
X
Lubrication
X
STORAGE
Service Dates
STORAGE
•
Empty and clean the hopper as instructed in
maintenance section.
•
Store in a clean, dry area.
PARTS
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.243223
6
REF
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
paRT no
49088
49091
43648
1509-69
47189
43088
45165
47141
47983
49820
qTy
1
1
2
4
10
2
1
1
1
DEScRIpTIon
Hitch Tube (RH)
27
10
9
1
Hitch Control Tube
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
Nylock Nut, 1/4-20
Washer, 1/4 Std
Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x 2"
Nylon Wing Nut 1/4-20
Flow Slide
13
14
25
24
12
1
Control Cable Assembly
(includes items 10 & 11)
Wheel
2
3
8
8
5
25
7
14
46503
1
25
8
11
15
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
48865
44663
40903
47851
40904
47124
47963
24446
47623
46699
44481
43501
43343
40986
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
1
2
1
Drive Wheel
Hub Cap (Push Nut)
Axle
Spacer
Gearbox
21
18
23
22
20
4
7
Impeller
22
16
26
Hex Flange Bearing
Hitch Bracket
Hitch Pin
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2"
Vinyl Cap
Cotter Pin, 9/64 x 1-1/2"
Hairpin, Cotter
Owners Manual
17
8
27
19
REF
paRT no
47994BLK
49085
qTy
DEScRIpTIon
1
2
3
1
1
1
Hopper
Frame Tube
Hitch Tube (LH)
49087
7
Get it fixed, at your home or ours!
Your Home
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 and
owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.
For Sears professional installation of home appliances
and items like garage door openers and water heaters.
1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663)
Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada)
For expert home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com
Our Home
For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment,
and electronics, call or go on-line for the location of your nearest
Sears Parts & Repair Service Center
1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.)
1-800-469-4663 (Canada)
Call anytime, day or night
To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears:
1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.)
1-800-361-6665 (Canada)
Para pedir servicio de reparación
a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:
Au Canada pour service en français:
1-800-LE-FOYERMC
1-888-SU-HOGAR®
(1-800-533-6937)
(1-888-784-6427)
® Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of Sears Brands, LLC
® Marca Registrada / TM Marca de Fábrica / SM Marca de Servicio de Sears Brands, LLC
MC Marque de commerce / MD Marque déposée de Sears Brands, LLC
© Sears Brands, LLC
|