Craftsman Spreader 486243223 User Manual

Owner's Manual  
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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
 
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