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owners
manual

Model No.
486.24393

CRRFTSMRN
°
BROADCAST SPREADER
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully

•
•
•
•

Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

U.S.A.

• RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Remember, 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 using equipment.
1. Read the towing vehicle owners manual, and safety rules before using the broadcast spreader
attachment.
2. Never operate vehicle and broadcast spreader attachment without wearing substantial footwear.
3. Never allow children to ride or sit on broadcast spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to
operate without proper instruction.
4. Always begin with transmission in low gear and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
(Recommended towing speed - 3 M.P.H.)
5. When towing broadcast spreader, do not d_ive too close to a creek or ditch which could cause
you to lose control.
6. Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owners manual
concerning safe operation on slopes. Stay off steep slopes.
7. Read instructions and caution notes for handlinglspreading of materials purchased for spreading.
8. Follow customer responsibilities and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.

• UNPACKCARTON.

• OPEN HARDWAREBAG.

• LAY OUT PARTS IN

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=_ G._

Clevis
Pin

_
/

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I _"

j ContrOIRod
_!llJllJJlJJJJlJllJllll|l|l]

,_

Control
Arm
HitchPin
Clip
_
_-'_

\_,,P-,,'_
"_! Hopper.
_._.)J Assembly

I, _S

T.Dar
Coved
Scacer

1-1/2"Screw(Qty.1)

I

/
Brackets_I

_'_

crew(Qty.1)

r_-_

'"""'"l
"

1-1/2" Capscrew
(Qty.2)

I

I

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I

I

INSTALL TOW BAR, CONTROLARM AND HITCH BRACKETS
• Slip tow bar into place in legs. Securetow bar with
one 1-1/2 in. screwand one nut.
NOTE: Apply soapywater to the inside surface of
handle grip to make installationeasier.
• Slide handlegrip over top of controlarm.
a Assemblecontrolarm and covedspacerto legs
using1-3/4 in. screwand Iocknut. Tighten the
Iocknut.
• Place hitchbracketcontainin0"0N-0FF" decal on
undersideof tow bar so decalfacesup when
spreaderis in use.
• Secure hitchbracketsto tow bar usingtwo 1-1/2
in. capscrewsand two nuts•Insertcapscrewsfrom
bottom.
• Installclevis pin and securewith hitchpin clip.

1-3/4"
Screw

1-1/2"
Coved Screw
Spacer

Hitch
Pin
Clip

Control
Arm
Handle
Grip
Hitch

Nut

HitchBracket
with"ON-OFF"Decal

Nut

Lockn
_

i

(Qty.LOcknutl)

(Oty.1)

INSTALLCONTROL
ROD
FIGURE1

SettingCam

Locknut
Feed

_ "_

Slide _

'ss°m F

1/2" Screw
Assembly

Control

_)

Screws

Control
Rod

Feed
Slide

Down
Carefully

1/4"

Control
Rod

FIGURE2

• Tip spreader so it rests on front edge of hopper.
•
•
•

Q

Insert lower end of control rod through hole in setting cam
assembly, (Figure 1)
Rotate control rod as necessary and carefully push feed slide
down to insert control rod end through hole in feed slide. (Figure ,_
Attach upper control arm using the 1/2" screw and Iocknut.
Tighten the screw and Iocknut and then back off the Iocknut
1/4 turn.

INSTALL AGITATOR WIRE
Hex
Screw

• Loosenhex screwlocatedat end of the impeller
shaft insidethe hopperand insertagitatorwire
throughholein shaft.
• Centerthe agitatorwire in the shaft and make
sure that the ends of the wire are an equal
distanceabovethe hopperbottom.Thentighten
the screw, usingcareto avoiddisturbingthe
agitatorwire position.
NOTE:TIGHTENALLATTACHINGNUTS SECURELY,
WITHOUT CAUSINGDISTORTIONOR BINDINGOF PARTS,

Agitator
Wire

Impeller
Shaft

HOWTO USEYOURSPREADER

APPLICATION
TIPS

1. Set cam dial on #1 positionandpushcontrolarmto
the "OFF" position..

Recommendedtowing speed: 3 MPH (Reduce flow
settingfor slowerspeed,and increasetothigherspeed).

2. Move tractoronto flat surfaceand attach spreader.

NOTE: Always move flow controlarm to the "OFF"
position while filling spreaderand when STOPPINGor
TURNING,to preventexcessfertilizerbeing released.

3. Before filling spreader,refer to the recommended
spreadersettingchart on pages4-5. if you cannot
locate the material you have, use the following
guidelines:
TYPE
MATERIAL

SETTING
AT 3 MPH

SPREADWIDTH
IN FEET

FERTILIZER
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
Organic

4,

"=' "_

4,
3% 3'1+31_ 6-

4%
4'/4
411+
7

3
5
8
6

-

4
7
10
8

GRASSSEED
Fine
Coarse

First applymaterialacrossboth endsof the area- two
or threepassesare sufficienton eachend.Then, apply
material backand forth as shown:

3_,_- 4_,_
41/2- 51/z

6- 7
8- 9

4,
<" _.

4,

,4, ,,b

NOTE: BROADCASTSPREADERS OPERATE BEST
WITH SOLID MATERIALS. DISTRIBUTION OF
POWDERSMAY VARY IN BOTH SPREAD WIDTH
AND COVERAGEFROMTABLE SHOWN.

CRAFTSMAN
+
BROADCAST

SEAR8
owners
manual

Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or
repair parts for your snow blade.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service
Center and most Sears stores.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
•
•
•
•

Model No.
486.24393

SPREADER

PRODUCT
MODEL NUMBER
PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be
electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution
Center for handling.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN SPREADER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Spreader is
•maintained and lubricated according to the operating and
customer responsibilities instructions in the owner's manual,
Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or
workmanship.
If this Craftsman Broadcast 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:

How to Order
Repair Parts

--

Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from
outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass);
and
repairs necessary because of operator abuse or
negligence, 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 use
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/698-731A,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Form No. 47276

MODEL 486.24393 PARTS LIST
Item No.

Item No.

Part No.

Description

1
2
3
4
5

43878
63698
471 63
47174
24446

6
7
8
9
10

47175
47184
47134
47181
47172

AgitatorWire
Hopper/SupportAssembly
Handle Grip
ControlArm
Hitch Bracket(2)
One with 'ON-OFF" Decal
Tow Bar
Clevis Pin
HitchPin Clip
Coved Spacer
Hight Hand Leg

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
2O
21
22

Part No.

Description

47173
47220
63699
47157
47109
63701
47273
44663
47155
24445
47176
47177
63761

Left Hand Leg
ControlRod
SettingCam/Bracket Assembly
Snap-In Bushing
Feed Slide
Impallar/Axle/HousingAssembly
Wheels (2)
Hub Cap
SplitBushing (2)
Arm, Control Red
Spring
Push Nut
Assembly(Items 12, 20, 21 & 22)

22

21

CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
5

I

1. Alwaysempty spreader
after each use, storing
leftovermaterial in its
originalbag.

12

17
2.

I

Wash the spreader and
dry thoroughly after each
use.

3. Apply a few dropsof oilto
all moving parts.
17

4. Tighten all nutsand
screws priorto each use.

18

Recommended
SPREADER SETTINGS
MANUFACTURER
Brand

Coverage
Lbz.
1.000SqoFeel

Recommended
Selling

Spread
Width

GRASS SEED
SCOTT &'SONS
EmeraldEstate

.73

3

6 ft

ShadySplendor

.93

4-1/2

6 ft

SuddenlyElegant
Picture Pride

1

4

7 ft

.88

3-1/4

6 ft

ShadyArea

_96

4-1/2

6ft

Playtime
QuickCover

.88

4

7 ft

4

5

9 ft

SunMix

.76

4

"6ft

ShadeMix

.75

4-1/4

6 ft

Sun& ShadeMix

.75

4-1/8

7 ft

Wear& Tear Mix

.88

3-3/4

7 ft

4

5-I/2

7 ft

ShadeSurvival

2.3

5

8 ft

0roughtSurvival

2.3

5

8 ft

QuickFix

Coverage
Lbs. SpreaderSFead
Ratio 1,OOOSq.
R. SdtUng Width

MANUFACTURER
8rand
FERTILIZER

MANUFACTURER
Brand

Covsraoe
Lbs. Sprnde" Sprnd',,
RoRoi,OOOSq.
FL Setting Width

SCOTT
& SONS
Dzseaee
ControlPlusLawnFertgizer23-3-3

1,52

3-114

6it

3.2

3-1/2

6 ft

BANOIH
MaxiGreen
LawnFood

24-2-4

4

3-I/2

8 f1

LawnRepair
Fertilizer

i Superg:een
LawnFood

21-7-14

4

3-314

8 ft

Insect
Control
PlusLawnFertilizer 28-6-4

3, 1

3-1/2

7 It

jSuperblade
Grass
Food

16-8-4

4

3-314

8It

LawnInsect
Control

1.85

3-1/2

6 It

12-4-4

5

3-I12

8ft

StarterFertilizer

17-23-6

4. 17

3-3/4

5 ft

Turf8uildor

29-3-4

3. 10

4

6 It

BestLawnFeed

8

5

6ft

TurfBuilder
Plus2

27-3-3

2, 9

5

6 11

BestFallFertilizer
BestSodFeeding
andNewSeedir_

12

6

6ft

TurfBuilder
PlusHafts

28-3-4

2. 85

4

7 It

3-6-3

16

7-112

6 It

LawnWeedControl

1

3-1/2

4 It

HOWARD
JORNSONS
AllSeanone
TurfFood

26-3-3

4

3-314

8 tt

HaltsCrabgrass
Preventer
MossControl
PlusLawnFe_it_er 16-0-O

2
3, 67

3-3/4
3-1/2

7ft
5 It

AllS_

25-3-3

4

4

8 ft

Winterizer
LawnFertilizer

19-3-12

3, 68

4

6 ft

22-3-11

4

4

8 ft

Swnmerizer
LawnFertilizer

15-2-3

2, 37

3-112

6 ft

Hardware
HankWeed& Feed
KOOSINC.
Gxeee
Ti_-Lawn Food

10-6-4

4

3-112

8 ft

3

3-314

9 ft

28-4-8

3.4

4

5 ft

Orgenic'Lawn
Fertilizer

10-1-4

10

6-112

7 f1

32-3-4

2.61

4

7 ft

LEBANON
CHEMICAL
CORP,
Greenview
Green
Power

30-4-4

3

3-112

6 It

28-6-4

3, t

4

7 ft

Greenview
Green
Start

9-17.0

4

3-3/4"

7 ft

Step4
LawnFortgizer

32-3-10

2, 81

3-112

_ It

2
2

3-112
3-314

3 ft
3 ft

LawnProStarter
Fertilizer
withCraborass
Preventer

16-21-3

4,4

4-I14

7 ft

LawnProWeed& Feed
LawnProLawnFortitizor

27-3-6
37-3-3

2, 92
2, 43

4
3-1/2

7 ft
7 ft

LawnProSuper
TurfB_ilder

35-3-5

3.21

3-3/4

7 ft

LawnProSepor
TurfP,
uilder
Plus2 24-3-3

2,94

3-3/4

6It

Weed
Control
& LawnFood
EARTHGRO

WeedS Feed

Farm& FleetCm,boj'ass
Prevent
PlusFertir_zer

Greenview
Sp_ng
Crabicide
Greenview
F.xdel
Danddien
Killer
Greerwiew
Crabicide
Green
Crabgrass
Preventer
& LawnFertilizer 19-4-4

4

3-1/2

7 ft

Greenview
WinterGreen
t0-16-20
Greenview
BugOutinsectControl

3.4
2

3-112
3-112

7 ft
7 ft

Green
GoldLawnFond

26-4-6

3. 5

3-1/4

6 ft

Greens
Keeper
Fertilizer

20-4-10

5

4-114

8 ft

Greens
Keeper
Fertilizer

10-6-4

10

5

10ft

Country
Club

18-5-9

5.6

4

8 It

ORTHOCONSUMER
PRODUCTZ
Oftanol
Grub
Control
Surface
Insects
SoilInsects
Oursban
Grub
& InsectControl
Surface
Insects
SoilInsects
Oiazinee
Soil& Turfinsect
Contru
(Settings
aredetermined
by type
ol lawn)
Seepackage
fordetails.
Iawn& Garden
Food
16-16-16
new!_,nsl
_tabli_ad la,vne
Seepankaoe
ordeta s.

22-22-5

LawnProProgram
Step1
Cmi_"oss
Preventer
PlusFertilizer30-3-10
Step2
WeedControlPlusFertilizer
Step3
Insect
CantrdPlusFertilizer

SEARS
Superfine
LawnFood

27-3-3

3

3-112

4 It-

Pre-Emorge
Crabgrass
Control
& Fertilizer

25-3-3

3, 6

4-114

8 It

Superfine
WeedS Feed

32-4-4

3

4

4 ft

Superfine
WeedS Feed

25-3-3

3

3-3/4

6 ft

Superfine
Profsssioual
LawnFood 34-4-6

3.2

3-314

6 ft

VIGORO
INDUSTRIES
DeepGreen
PlusFortiliz_

30-4-6

3, 5

4

7 ft

OeepGreenPlusWeed&Feed

24-4-6

4

4

7 It

23-3-6
18-3-6

4
4

4
4

7 tt
71t

1, 5
3

3-1/4
4

8 ft
8 ft

2
4

3-314
4-I12

8 It
8 It

2
2.5
3

3-I12
3-314
4

8 It
8 It
8It

DeepGreen
LawnFood
DeepGreen
Weed& Feed

10
6, 25

4-314
4-114

7 ft
7 It

DeepGreen
Crabgrass
Preventer
PlusLawnFood
8-3-6
StarterFertilizer
18-24-6

4
4

3-314
4-118

8 ft
7 ft

PARKERFERTILIZER
Sta-Green
LawnFertilizer

27-3-6

4

4-I 14

6 ft

AllAmerican
LawnFood
AllAmerican
Weed& Feed

20-10.0
25-3-3

4
4

3-7/8
4

7 It
8 ft

Sta-Gmen
Weed& Feed

27-3-8

3. 6

4-1/4

6 It

AllAmerk;an
Weed
& Feed

10-6-4

4

4

71t

ACEHARDWARE
LawnFertilizer
forFlorida
Lawns 28-5-15

AllAmerican
LawnFood

27-3-3

4

4-114

8ft

3. 2

3-1.12

8 ft

Premium
Weed& Feed

25-3-8

3. 2

3-3/4

8 ft

AllAmerican
Crabgrass
Freventer
PlusLawnFood
15-3-3

4

3-314

7 ft

Lawn, Shrub& TreeFertilizer

16-4-8

6

4-114

8 It

Gro-TaneFallWinterStarterFertil. 12-23-18

3, 6

4

811

22-4-I 6

3, 2

3-314

8 ft

Gro-ToneWeedControl
PlusLawnFertilizer

30-4-6

3. 6

4-118

7 It

Gro-ToneLawnFertilizer

30-4-6

3. 6

4-1/8

7 ft

Winterizer
RINGER
LawnRestore

9-4-4

t0

7

8 It



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