50 lb. CAPACITY BROADCAST SPREADER ASSEMBLY MANUAL Model S-50 Please read all instruction prior to assembly. Do not completely tighten screws until the assembly has been completed. Before assembly it is recommended to set parts on a flat surface and verify that there are no missing parts. The Master Gardner Company 5770 N. Blackstock Rd. Spartanburg SC 29303 (800)746-4664 www.mastergardner.
1. HELPFUL HINTS: READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, READ THE DIRECTIONS AGAIN If your spreader does not spread evenly, be sure the FRONT on the gear box points to the front of the spreader. The impeller must turn clockwise. Reversing the gear box will cause the impeller to turn counter clockwise. Clean the impeller plate after each use. Fertilizer stuck on the impeller blades will cause uneven spreading.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION 1. Turn Hopper (#16) upside down and attach Frame (#30) using four screws ST6.3 x 40 (#43). 2. a) Slide the Impeller (#42) onto the spindle of the Gear Box Assembly (#39). b) Insert Screw M4 x20 (#41) through the Impeller and the top of the gear box spindle. 3. a) Find the two Wheel Assembly Frames (#20). b) Insert M6 x 60 bolt (#32) through the right hand Wheel Assembly Frame (#20) and into the Hopper Frame Assembly (#30). Secure with Lock Nut M6 (#24). Repeat on left side.
5. Slip Inner Axle Bushing (#37) onto the right side of the axle, pushing the Inner Axle Bushing into the Outer Axle Bushing until tight. Attach Wheel (#36) to the right side of the axle by inserting a M5 x 45 bolt (#47) and fastening with Lock Nut M5 (#44). Attach Axle End Cap (#35) by tapping with a wooden or rubber mallet. b) Slip Inner Axle Bushing (#37) onto the left side of the axle, pushing the Inner Axle Bushing into the Outer Axle Bushing until tight. Push the Wheel onto the axle.
Note: Insert the Inner axle bushing outer axle bushing and make sure tight. into they the are 6. Insert Handle Shaft (#26) between the top ends Pass two Assembly and Bracket ends. Fasten Bracket the handle of the Wheel Assembly Frames (#20). Bolts M6 x 45 (#11) through Wheel Frames and Handle Shaft. Slip Pivot Assembly (#19) onto protruding bolt with Lock Nuts M6 (#24). Pivot and Assembly should be on the right side of when standing behind the spreader.
8. a) Push the Adjustable Handle (#6,#7) to the lowest position. b) Insert the upper end of the Control Rod (#25) into the hole at the end of the Adjustable Handle (#6,#7). c) Take lower nut (#21) off the bottom end of the Control Rod (#25) and insert rod into the hole in the Pivot and Bracket Assembly (#19). d) Screw nut back into place. 9.
10. a) The three large holes at the bottom of the hopper should match the three holes in the adjustable plate. If they match, do nothing. If they do not match, push the handle down to the lowest position and adjust the positions of the two nuts on the threaded control bar until the three holes match up. If the holes are not properly aligned, the hopper will not close completely. b) To operate the spreader, push the handle up to the top position.
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PARTS LIST Ref# Description Qty Ref# Description Qty 1 Handle Spacer 1 26 Handle Shaft 1 2 3 Carriage Bolt M6x25 Teeth Washer Ø8 Ø8 Gauge & Lever Assembly Adjust Handle Pole Adjust Handle A Adjust Handle B Screw ST4.
USING YOUR SPREADER 1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of material required. 2. Before filling the hopper, make sure the flow control arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut. 3. Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper. 4. Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still in the off position. Refer to the application chart on this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting. 5.
Spreading Instructions CALCULATING AMOUNT OF MATERIAL NEEDED To calculate the amount of fertilizer you will need to cover your lawn, divide the coverage amount listed on the label by the weight of the fertilizer bag. For example a 10LB. bag of fertilizer with coverage of 10,000 square feet will distribute 1LB. of fertilizer every 1,000 square feet at full rate or 1/2LB. of fertilizer every 1,000 square feet at half rate. For pre-calculated rates see Chart A (Example: 25LB. bag with 15,000 sq. ft.
