Craftsman 486.243232 Owner's Manual

If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly isdisassembled, mark down the positions of the partsas they are removed. The drive wheel and sprocketpositions in relation to the slotted gear determinewhich direction the spreader plate will spin. Be sureto reassemble them in their original positions. (Referto figure 4 on page 6.) Use shim washers (Ref. no.21 on pages 14 and 15) as needed for minimumbacklash. Add grease to gear and sprocket.If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn itcan be replaced. See figure 16.SPROCKET JSHAFTHAIRPINFIGURE 16PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONFlow rate is not accurate. . Flow controls out of adjustment. 1. Adjust the flow control bracket asdescribed at the end of page 8.Material will not flow out of bottom of 1. Closure plate in bottom of 1. Change the flow control settinghopper properly, hopper is not open enough, to match the application chart.2. Material is clumping at bottom 2. a. Stir or sift to break up clumps.of hopper, b. Wait for drier weather.12