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Read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using the product.
Provides critical information for missing parts or assembly questions, including contact details and hours.
Details the limited one-year warranty for the spreader, including conditions, exclusions, and commercial use limitations.
Provides essential safety advice for operating power equipment, including tractor and spreader use.
Explains the warning symbol's meaning: 'Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety is involved.'
Lists and illustrates all hardware components included in the package with their descriptions.
Lists all parts included in the carton, from Hitch Tube to Vinyl Cover and Hardware Package.
Specifies the tools needed for assembly: Pliers, 7/16" Wrenches, and Hammer.
Instructions for removing and identifying all parts and hardware from the carton before assembly.
Familiarizes the user with the spreader's controls and their locations through an illustration.
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to set the flow control for proper operation.
Offers advice on spreader usage, including material choice, hopper filling, and operating speed.
Details application rates and spread widths for various materials at a specific operating speed.
Details customer duties, a maintenance schedule, and key checks like fasteners, parts, and tires.
Guides on lubricating key components and cleaning the spreader for optimal performance and storage.
Recommendations for storing the spreader in a clean, dry area after proper cleaning.
Instructions for disassembling, marking, and reassembling axle, gear, and sprocket for correct operation.
Information on replacing a damaged or worn agitator hairpin, referencing Figure 16.
Addresses inaccurate flow rate by adjusting the flow control bracket or setting.
Solutions for material not flowing from the hopper, related to closure plate or material clumping.
Diagram illustrating all repairable parts of the Model 486.243232 spreader with reference numbers.
A comprehensive list of all repair parts, including reference numbers, part numbers, quantities, and descriptions.