Sears 486.24009 Spreader User Manual


 
4
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1
MIDDLE BOLT
HITCH
TUBE
1/4 NYLOCK
NUT
1/4 x 1-3/4
HEX BOLT
WHEEL
SPACER
WASHER
WASHER
1/8 x 1-1/2
COTTER PIN
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using
the illustrations on pages 3.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Turn the spreader upside down.
• Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the
crossover tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt
in place.
• Assemble the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and
secure it with the same lock nut you removed. DO
NOT TIGHTEN YET.
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Assemble the OUTER hitch braces to the hitch tube
using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock hex
nut. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. Do not assemble the
inner hitch braces at this time.
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
• Assemble a spacer, a washer, a wheel (air valve
facing out) and another washer onto the end of the
axle that has only the small hole.
• Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin into hole in the axle.