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owners

manual

Model No.

486.24393

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

CRRFTSMRN°

BROADCAST SPREADER

•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.

•LAY OUT PARTS IN

\_,,P-,,'_"_! Hopper.

_._.)J Assembly

•OPEN HARDWAREBAG.

.=. Clevis _I

=_ G._ Pin /I _" 1-1/2"Screw(Qty.1)

,_ jContrOIRod_!llJllJJlJJJJlJllJllll|l|l] _'_ (Qty.LOcknutl)

Control HitchPin _,_SArm Clip _-'_ I crew(Qty.1) r_-_ Nut

T.Dar '"""'"l Lockn=

I"1-1/2"Capscrew(Qty.2) _(Oty.1)

Coved /

Scacer Brackets_II I i 'l IIi

INSTALL TOW BAR, CONTROLARM AND HITCH BRACKETS

•Slip tow bar into placein legs. Securetow barwith

one 1-1/2 in. screwandone nut.

NOTE: Applysoapywater to the insidesurfaceof

handlegrip to makeinstallationeasier.

• Slide handlegripover topof controlarm.

a Assemblecontrolarm andcovedspacerto legs

using1-3/4 in. screwandIocknut. Tighten the

Iocknut.

• Place hitchbracketcontainin0"0N-0FF" decalon

undersideof tow barso decalfacesup when

spreaderis in use.

• Secure hitchbracketsto tow bar usingtwo 1-1/2

in. capscrewsandtwo nuts•Insertcapscrewsfrom

bottom.

•Installclevispin andsecurewith hitchpin clip.

Hitch

Clip

Control

Arm

Handle

Grip

1-3/4"

Screw

Hitch

Coved

Spacer

1-1/2"

Screw

Nut

HitchBracket

with"ON-OFF"Decal

INSTALLCONTROLROD

Locknut

1/2" Screw

Control

Feed

Slide

FIGURE1

Assembly _) 1/4"

Screws

Control

Rod

SettingCam

'ss°m F

Feed _ "_

Slide_

Down Control

Carefully Rod

FIGURE2

• Tip spreader so itrests on front edge of hopper.

•Insert lower end of control rodthrough hole in setting cam

assembly, (Figure 1)

• Rotate control rodas necessary and carefully push feed slide

down to insert control rodend 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.

QINSTALL AGITATOR WIRE

•Loosenhex screwlocatedat endof the impeller

shaft insidethe hopperandinsertagitatorwire

throughholein shaft.

•Centerthe agitatorwire in the shaft and make

sure that the endsof the wire are an equal

distanceabovethe hopperbottom.Thentighten

the screw,usingcareto avoiddisturbingthe

agitatorwireposition.

NOTE:TIGHTENALLATTACHINGNUTS SECURELY,

WITHOUTCAUSINGDISTORTIONOR BINDINGOF PARTS,

Hex Agitator

Screw Wire

Impeller

Shaft

HOWTO USEYOURSPREADER

1. Set camdial on#1 positionandpushcontrolarmto

the "OFF" position..

2. Movetractoronto flat surfaceandattach spreader.

3. Before filling spreader,refer to the recommended

spreadersettingcharton pages4-5. if you cannot

locate the material you have, use the following

guidelines:

TYPE SETTING SPREADWIDTH

MATERIAL AT3 MPH IN FEET

FERTILIZER

Powder 3% - 4% 3 - 4

Granular 3'1+- 4'/4 5 - 7

Pelleted 31_- 411+ 8 - 10

Organic 6 - 7 6 - 8

GRASSSEED

Fine 3_,_- 4_,_ 6 - 7

Coarse 41/2- 51/z 8 - 9

APPLICATIONTIPS

Recommendedtowing speed: 3 MPH (Reduce flow

settingforslowerspeed,and increasetothigherspeed).

NOTE: Always move flow controlarm to the "OFF"

position while fillingspreaderandwhenSTOPPINGor

TURNING,to preventexcessfertilizerbeingreleased.

First applymaterialacrossboth endsof the area- two

orthreepassesare sufficientoneachend.Then, apply

material backandforth as shown:

4, "=' "_ 4,

4, <" _. 4,

,4, ,,b

NOTE: BROADCASTSPREADERS OPERATE BEST

WITH SOLID MATERIALS. DISTRIBUTION OF

POWDERSMAY VARY IN BOTH SPREAD WIDTH

AND COVERAGEFROMTABLESHOWN.

SEAR8

owners

manual

Model No.

486.24393

How to Order

Repair Parts

CRAFTSMAN+

BROADCAST SPREADER

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:

•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:

-- 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 givesyou 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.

Part No. Description

43878 AgitatorWire

63698 Hopper/SupportAssembly

47163 HandleGrip

47174 ControlArm

24446 Hitch Bracket(2)

One with'ON-OFF" Decal

Item No.

Part No. Description

47173 Left Hand Leg

47220 ControlRod

63699 SettingCam/BracketAssembly

47157 Snap-In Bushing

47109 Feed Slide

63701 Impallar/Axle/HousingAssembly

47175 TowBar

47184 Clevis Pin

47134 HitchPin Clip

47181 Coved Spacer

47172 HightHand Leg

47273 Wheels (2)

44663 Hub Cap

47155 SplitBushing(2)

24445 Arm, ControlRed

47176 Spring

47177 Push Nut

63761 Assembly(Items 12, 20, 21 & 22)

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Alwaysempty spreader

after each use, storing

leftovermaterial inits

originalbag.

2. Wash the spreader and

dry thoroughly after each

use.

3. Applya few dropsof oilto

all moving parts.

4. Tighten all nutsand

screws priorto each use.

MANUFACTURER

Brand

GRASS SEED

SCOTT&'SONS

EmeraldEstate

ShadySplendor

SuddenlyElegant

PicturePride

ShadyArea

Playtime

QuickCover

SunMix

ShadeMix

Sun& ShadeMix

Wear& TearMix

QuickFix

ShadeSurvival

0roughtSurvival

Recommended

SPREADER SETTINGS

Coverage

Lbz.

1.000SqoFeel

.73

.93

.88

_96

.88

.76

.75

.88

2.3

Recommended

Selling

4-1/2

3-1/4

4-1/2

4-1/4

4-1/8

3-3/4

5-I/2

Spread

Width

6 ft

7 ft

6 ft

6ft

7 ft

9 ft

"6ft

6 ft

7 ft

7ft

8 ft

Coverage Covsraoe

MANUFACTURER Lbs. SpreaderSFead MANUFACTURER Lbs. Sprnde" Sprnd',,

8rand Ratio 1,OOOSq.R. SdtUng Width Brand RoRoi,OOOSq.FL Setting Width

FERTILIZER SCOTT& SONS

DzseaeeControlPlusLawnFertgizer23-3-3 1,52 3-114 6it

BANOIH

MaxiGreenLawnFood 24-2-4 4 3-I/2 8 f1 LawnRepairFertilizer 22-22-5 3.2 3-1/2 6 ft

iSuperg:eenLawnFood 21-7-14 4 3-314 8 ft InsectControlPlusLawnFertilizer 28-6-4 3, 1 3-1/2 7 It

jSuperbladeGrassFood 16-8-4 4 3-314 8It LawnInsectControl 1.85 3-1/2 6 It

WeedControl& LawnFood 12-4-4 5 3-I12 8ft StarterFertilizer 17-23-6 4. 17 3-3/4 5ft

EARTHGRO Turf8uildor 29-3-4 3. 10 4 6 It

BestLawnFeed 8 5 6ft TurfBuilderPlus2 27-3-3 2, 9 5 6 11

BestFallFertilizer 12 6 6ft TurfBuilderPlusHafts 28-3-4 2. 85 4 7 It

BestSodFeeding

andNewSeedir_ 3-6-3 16 7-112 6 It LawnWeedControl 1 3-1/2 4 It

HOWARDJORNSONS HaltsCrabgrassPreventer 2 3-3/4 7ft

AllSeanoneTurfFood 26-3-3 4 3-314 8tt MossControlPlusLawnFe_it_er 16-0-O 3, 67 3-1/2 5 It

AllS_ WeedS Feed 25-3-3 4 4 8 ft WinterizerLawnFertilizer 19-3-12 3,68 4 6 ft

Farm& FleetCm,boj'ass SwnmerizerLawnFertilizer 15-2-3 2, 37 3-112 6 ft

PreventPlusFertir_zer 22-3-11 4 4 8 ft LawnProProgram

HardwareHankWeed& Feed 10-6-4 4 3-112 8 ft Step1

KOOSINC. Cmi_"ossPreventerPlusFertilizer30-3-10 3 3-314 9 ft

GxeeeTi_-Lawn Food 28-4-8 3.4 4 5 ft Step2

Orgenic'LawnFertilizer 10-1-4 10 6-112 7 f1 WeedControlPlusFertilizer 32-3-4 2.61 4 7 ft

Step3

LEBANONCHEMICALCORP, InsectCantrdPlusFertilizer 28-6-4 3, t 4 7 ft

GreenviewGreenPower 30-4-4 3 3-112 6 It Step4

GreenviewGreenStart 9-17.0 4 3-3/4" 7 ft LawnFortgizer 32-3-10 2, 81 3-112 _It

GreenviewSp_ngCrabicide 2 3-112 3 ft LawnProStarterFertilizer

GreenviewF.xdelDanddienKiller 2 3-314 3 ft withCraborassPreventer 16-21-3 4,4 4-I14 7 ft

GreerwiewCrabicideGreenCrab- LawnProWeed& Feed 27-3-6 2, 92 4 7 ft

grassPreventer&LawnFertilizer 19-4-4 4 3-1/2 7 ft LawnProLawnFortitizor 37-3-3 2, 43 3-1/2 7 ft

GreenviewWinterGreen t0-16-20 3.4 3-112 7 ft LawnProSuperTurfB_ilder 35-3-5 3.21 3-3/4 7 ft

GreenviewBugOutinsectControl 2 3-112 7 ft LawnProSeporTurfP,uilderPlus2 24-3-3 2,94 3-3/4 6It

GreenGoldLawnFond 26-4-6 3. 5 3-1/4 6 ft SEARS

GreensKeeperFertilizer 20-4-10 5 4-114 8 ft SuperfineLawnFood 27-3-3 3 3-112 4 It-

GreensKeeperFertilizer 10-6-4 10 5 10ft Pre-EmorgeCrabgrassControl

& Fertilizer 25-3-3 3, 6 4-114 8 It

CountryClub 18-5-9 5.6 4 8 It SuperfineWeedS Feed 32-4-4 3 4 4 ft

ORTHOCONSUMERPRODUCTZ

OftanolGrubControl SuperfineWeedS Feed 25-3-3 3 3-3/4 6 ft

SurfaceInsects 1, 5 3-1/4 8 ft

SoilInsects 3 4 8 ft SuperfineProfsssioualLawnFood 34-4-6 3.2 3-314 6 ft

OursbanGrub& InsectControl VIGOROINDUSTRIES

SurfaceInsects 2 3-314 8 It DeepGreenPlusFortiliz_ 30-4-6 3, 5 4 7 ft

SoilInsects 4 4-I12 8 It OeepGreenPlusWeed&Feed 24-4-6 4 4 7It

OiazineeSoil&TurfinsectContru 2 3-I12 8 It

(Settingsaredeterminedby type 2.5 3-314 8 It DeepGreenLawnFood 23-3-6 4 4 7tt

ol lawn) 3 4 8It DeepGreenWeed& Feed 18-3-6 4 4 71t

Seepackagefordetails.

Iawn& GardenFood 16-16-16 DeepGreenCrabgrassPreventer

new!_,nsl 10 4-314 7 ft PlusLawnFood 8-3-6 4 3-314 8 ft

_tabli_ad la,vne 6, 25 4-114 7It StarterFertilizer 18-24-6 4 4-118 7 ft

Seepankaoeordeta s.

PARKERFERTILIZER AllAmericanLawnFood 20-10.0 4 3-7/8 7 It

Sta-GreenLawnFertilizer 27-3-6 4 4-I 14 6 ft AllAmericanWeed&Feed 25-3-3 4 4 8 ft

Sta-GmenWeed& Feed 27-3-8 3. 6 4-1/4 6 It AllAmerk;anWeed& Feed 10-6-4 4 4 71t

ACEHARDWARE AllAmericanLawnFood 27-3-3 4 4-114 8ft

LawnFertilizerforFloridaLawns 28-5-15 3. 2 3-1.12 8 ft AllAmericanCrabgrassFreventer

PremiumWeed& Feed 25-3-8 3. 2 3-3/4 8 ft PlusLawnFood 15-3-3 4 3-314

Lawn, Shrub&TreeFertilizer 16-4-8 6 4-114 8 It Gro-TaneFallWinterStarterFertil. 12-23-18 3, 64

7 ft

811

Winterizer 22-4-I 6 3, 2 3-314 8 ft Gro-ToneWeedControl

PlusLawnFertilizer 30-4-6 3. 6 4-118 7 It

RINGER

LawnRestore 9-4-4 t0 7 8 It Gro-ToneLawnFertilizer 30-4-6 3. 6 4-1/8 7 ft

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