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Owner's Manual

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BROADCAST

SPREADER

Model No. 486.243232

CAUTION:

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Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions.

IMPORTANT

- READ

THIS

For Missing Parts or Assembly
Please Call 866-576-8388

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts

FIRST!!!
Questions

Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST.
FAX 217-728-2032
or e-mail info@agri-fab.com
Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.

Sears, Roebuck
and Co.,
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60179

U.S.A.

FORM NO. 49100 (1/04)

ACCESSORIES .........................................................
SAFETY RULES ........................................................
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .............................
CARTON CONTENTS ...............................................
ASSEMBLY ................................................................
OPERATION ..............................................................

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

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MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 12
TROUBLESHOOTING
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REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .......................... 14
REPAIR PARTS LIST ..............................................
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PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE
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For one year from the date of purchase, when this spreader is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and
maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.
If this spreader is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain
the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the frame.

MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:

You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.243232

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand
equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.

how to operate the

Read the towing vehicle owners manual and towing
vehicle safety rules. Know how to operate your
tractor before using the broadcast spreader attachment.

Always begin with the transmission in first (low)
gear and with the engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed as conditions permit. Maximum
towing speed - 10 M.P.H.

Read the chemical label instructions and cautions
for handling and applying the chemicals purchased
for spreading.

When towing broadcast spreader do not drive too
close to a creek or ditch and be alert for holes and
other hazards which could cause you to loose
control of the broadcast spreader and tractor.

Wear eye and hand protection when handling and
when applying lawn or garden chemicals.

Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to
the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual
concerning safe operation on slopes. Stay off
steep slopes!

Never operate tractor and spreader attachment
without wearing substantial footwear, and do not
allow anyone to ride or sit on spreader attachment
frame.

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Follow maintenance and lubrication
outlined in this manual.

Never allow children to operate the tractor or
spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to
operate without proper instructions.

Look for this symbol to point out important
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

safety precautions.

It mean--Attention!!

instructions

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DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Nylock Nuts, 1/4-20 Thread
Nylon Washer
Flat Washer, 5/16"
Flat Washers, 5/8"
Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4"

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Cotter Pin, 5/32 x 2"
Hair Cotter Pin
Hitch Pin

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1
1
1
2

Spacers
Nylon Wing Nut
Adjustable Stop
Flow Control Link
Grip
Hub Cap

CARTON
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

CONTENTS
6.
7.
8.
9.

Hitch Tube
Flow Control Arm
Hitch Bracket
Flow Control Mount Bracket
Braces (2)

Flow Control Rod
Wheels (Drive and Idler)
Hopper Assembly
Vinyl Cover
Hardware Package (see page 4)

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7

TOOLS
(1)
(2)
(1)

REQUIRED

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Pliers
7/16" Wrenches
Hammer

REMOVAL
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FOR ASSEMBLY

OF PARTS

Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1.

CROSSOVER

FROM CARTON

Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify
using the illustrations on pages 4 and 5.

FIGURE 1

TUBE

SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE

Assemblethetwohitchbracestotheinsideofthe
hopperframe,oneon eachside,usingtwo 1/4"x
1-1/2"hexboltsandtwo1/4"nylocknuts.DO NOT

Select the end of the axle with no cross hole.
Assemble a spacer, a 5/8" flat washer, a wheel (air
valve facing out) and then another 5/8" flat washer
onto the axle. See figure 3.

TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.
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Remove the nut from the middle bolt in the crossover

Install a hub cap by tapping it carefully onto the axle
with a hammer. See figure 3.

tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt in place.
See figure 2.
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Assemble the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and
SPACER

secure it with the same nut you removed. DO NOT
TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.
IMPORTANT:

The hitch tube must attach to the side of

5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER

the crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate.
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Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using
a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. DO
NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.

HUB CAP

5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER

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
crossover tube. DO NOT COLLAPSE TUBES WHEN
TIGHTENING.

AIR VALVE

FIGURE 3
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE

MIDDLE BOLT

Select the end of the axle containing the cross hole.
Assemble a spacer, a 5/8" flat washer, a wheel (air
valve facing out) and then another 5/8" flat washer
onto the axle. Insert the 5/32" x 2" cotter pin through
the wheel hub and the axle and then spread the ends
of the pin. See figure 4.

CROSSOVER
TUBE

HITCH
TUBE

Install a hub cap by tapping it carefully onto the axle
with a hammer. See figure 4.

"MIDDLE
NUT

5/32" x 2"

SPACER

COTTER PIN
AIR VALVE

HITCH BRACE

FIGURE 2

HUB CAP

FIGURE 4

5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER

Turnthe spreaderuprightonitswheels.

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Assemblethehitchbrackettothetopofthehitch
tubeusingtwo1/4"x 1"hexboltsand1/4"nylock
nuts.Seefigure5.
Assemblethehitchpinthroughthe hitchbracketand
thehitchtubeandsecurewiththehaircotterpin.See
figure5.

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HITCH PIN

Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control
mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, two
nylon washers and a 1/4" nylock hex nut as shown in
figure 7. Tighten carefully. The flow control arm
should not be loose but should pivot with no more
than a slight resistance.
Place the vinyl grip onto the flow control arm. See
figure 7.

VINYL GRIP

FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING
BRACKET

FLOW
CONTROL
ARM

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1/4" xl"
HEX BOLT

HAIR COTTER PIN

FIGURE 5

1/4"
NYLOCK

(2)NYLON
WASHERS

Assemble the flow control link (end with small hole)
to the flow control arm using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, a
nylon washer and a 1/4" nylock hex nut as shown in
figure 6. Tighten carefully. The flow control link
should not be loose but should pivot with no more
than slight resistance.

FLOW CONTROL
LINK

NUT

FIGURE 7
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.

FLOW

3/32"
COTTER
PIN

CONTROL
ARM
5/16" FLAT
WASHER

1/4"
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD

J Y'OCKNUT

SLOT

FLOW
CONTROL
LINK

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 8
7

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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.

NYLON
WING NUT _.=
5/16"FLAT
WASHER

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NYLON
WASHER

SLIDE GATE
BRACKET
HOPPER

1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT

ADJUSTABLE
STOP

FIGURE 11

FLOW CONTROL

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 mounting bolts and 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 half way.
e. If closure plate is not open half way, adjust
position of flow control mounting bracket until
closure plate is open half way at "5" and closed
when arm is locked in "OFF". Tighten the
mounting bolts and nuts.

ROD

FIGURE 9

Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the
hitch tube using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts, four 5/16"
flat washers and two 1/4" nylock hex nuts as shown
in figure 10. Do not tighten at this time.

FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET

FLOW
CONTROL
ARM

1/4" NYLOCK
NUT

AJDUSTABLE
STOP
SETTING"5"

\
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
J

FIGURE 10

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.

MOUNTING

FIGURE 12
8

BOLTS

KNOW

YOUR

SPREADER

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.

SPREADER

PLATE

(IMPELLER)
FLOW CONTROL

ARM

ADJUSTABLE
STOP
CLOSURE

PLATE

FLOW CONTROL ARM - Opens and closes the closure
plate in the bottom of the hopper.
ADJUSTABLE STOP - Limits how far the closure plate
opens.

CLOSURE PLATE - Slides to open or close the opening
in the bottom of the hopper.
SPREADER PLATE - Spins when spreader is in motion
to disperse the material in an even pattern.

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

USING YOUR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to figure 12 on page 8.)

We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or
consistent broadcast pattern.
• Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of material required.
• Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control
arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
• Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
• Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still
in the off position. Refer to the application chart on
page 10 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to
select the proper flow rate setting.
• 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
adjustment of the flow rate to maintain the same
coverage. The faster you drive, the wider the broadcast width.
• Always start the tractor in motion before opening
closure plate.
• Always shut the closure plate before turning or
stopping the tractor.

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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.
Refer to the application chart on page 10 and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
flow rate setting.
Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop
for the on position and toward the hopper for the off
position.

Iffertilizeris accidentally
deposited
tooheavilyina
smallarea,soaktheareathoroughly
witha garden
hoseor sprinklertopreventburningofthelawn.
Toinsureuniformcoverage,makeeachpasssothat
thebroadcastpatternslightlyoverlapsthepattern
fromthepreviouspassas showninfigure13.The
approximate
broadcastwidthsfordifferentmaterials
areshownintheapplication
chartonthispage.

IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart are
affected by humidity and by the moisture content of
the material (granular and pellet). Some minor setting
adjustments may be necessary to compensate for
this condition.

APPLICATION CHART(SHIELD
TYPE
MATERIAL
FERTILIZER
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
Organic
GRASS SEED
Fine
Coarse
ICE MELTER

REFER [
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OVERLAP

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FIGURE 13

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FLOW SETTING

SPREAD
WIDTH

3-5
3-5
3-5
6-8

3'-4'
8'-10'
10'-12'
6'-8'

3-4
4-5
6-8

6'-7'
8'-9'
10'-12'

)PERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds

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UP)

When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make
sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen
trees, flowers or shrubs.
Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over
the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover
(shown in figure 14) acts as a wind and moisture
shield, but not as a rain cover.

VINYL COVER

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FIGURE 14

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and follow the maintenance
MAINTENANCE

schedule and the maintenance

procedures

listed in this section.

SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaged parts
Check tire inflation
Cleaning
Lubricate

X
X
X

X
X

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
• 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.

LUBRICATE (See figure 15.)
• Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
sprocket and gear.
• Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft
and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as
needed.
• Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a
year or more often as needed.

CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS
•

Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.

CHECK TIRE INFLATION
• Check if tires are adequately inflated before each
use. Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended
pressure.

beyond the maximum recommended
CAUTION:
DO NOT inflate tires
pressure printed on side of tire.

GREASE

CLEANING
• Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.

FIGURE 15

STORAGE
•
•

Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
Store in a clean, dry area.

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 6.) Use shim washers (Ref. no.
21 on pages 14 and 15) as needed for minimum
backlash. Add grease to gear and sprocket.

SPROCKET
SHAFT

If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn it
can be replaced. See figure 16.

HAIRPIN

FIGURE 16

PROBLEM
Flow rate is not accurate.

Material will not flow out of bottom of
hopper properly,

CAUSE

CORRECTION

. Flow controls out of adjustment.

1. Closure plate in bottom of
hopper is not open enough,
2. Material is clumping at bottom
of hopper,

1. Adjust the flow control bracket as
described at the end of page 8.
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.

NOTES

REPAIR

PARTS

FOR MODEL

486.243232

4
30

_47
44
8
48

23
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21 22

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35
30
22

37
33

REPAIR
REF.
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
3
4

44466
0_M5732
62482
48842

5
6
7
8
9

23753
23758
44566
24857
47189

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

QTY.

48916
44125
R19212016
741-0249
48857
25305

FOR MODEL

DESCRIPTION

486.243232

REF.
NO.

PART
NO.

CITY

DESCRIPTION

Hopper

04367

Spreader

2
1
1

Rivet, Pop
Ass'y, Guide Closure
Tube, Frame

27
28
29

43850
44468
44285

1
1
2

Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8".
Sprocket, 6 Tooth

1
1

Slide Gate Angle Bracket
Slide Gate Bracket

30
31

48499
48934

2
1

1
1

Spring, Torsion
Flow Control Link

32
33

47623
43343

1
1

22
1

Nut, Nylock 1/4-20
Tube, Crossover

34
35

44469
23525

1
2

Washer, 5/16 SAE
Wing Nut, Nylon
Pin, Cotter 5/32" x 2"*

36
37
38

23780
43648
1509-69

1
9
7

Tube, Hitch
Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.
Wheel

39
40
41

1543-69
43088
24858

10
16
1

1
1

Bracket, Hitch
Shaft, Axle

42
43

24855
48888

1
1

2
1
4
5

Pin, Spring 5/32" x 1-1/4"
Bushing, Axle Shaft
Washer, Flat 5/8" x 1"
Washer, Flat 5/8" x 1-1/4"

44
45
46
47

24859
44101
23533
43848

1
1
1
1

2
2
1

Bearing, Flange
Tube, Spacer
Shaft, Sprocket

48
49
50

43661
44950
43962
49100

5
1
1
1

48841
R19111116 6
47141
1
47063
1
44586
1
46055
1
48954
23818
25067
44665

PARTS

*Purchase common hardware locally.

Plate

Bushing, Delrin
Hub Cap
Hairpin, Agitator
Hitch Pin
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"*
Rod, Flow Control
Brace, Hitch
Shaft Support Plate
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"*
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"*
Washer,
Washer,

Nylon
Flat 1/4" Std.*

Stop, Adjustable
Bracket, Flow Control
Gear, Slotted
Flow Control Arm

Mount

Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.*
Plate, Closure
Grip, Flow Control Arm
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Lg. *
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4"*
Vinyl Cover
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