JOHN DEERE LPBS36JD (02) PDF Document

The JOHN DEERE LPBS36JD Broadcast Spreader is intended for use in lawn care and home applications. Do not tow it behind a vehicle on a highway or in any high speed application, and do not tow at speeds higher than the maximum recommended towing speed. Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control, and you should travel slowly over rough ground.

Do not let children or an untrained person operate the machine. Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on the machine or attachment, as riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off. Riders may also obstruct the operator’s view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.

Check machine brake action before you operate and adjust or service brakes as necessary. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to ensure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately, and replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.

Do not modify the machine or safety devices. Unauthorized modifications to the machine or attachment may impair its function and safety.

Securely anchor all loads to prevent loads from falling.

Distribute the load evenly for safe travel and unloading of the cart.

Do not obstruct the operator’s view during use.

Stopping distance increases with the speed and weight of the towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop.

The total towed weight must not exceed the limits specified in the towing vehicle operator’s manual.

Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes.

Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the approved hitch point.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use counterweights or wheel weights as described in the machine operator’s manual.

Do not turn sharply. Use additional caution when turning or operating under adverse surface conditions. Use care when reversing.

Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

Keep bystanders away when you operate a towed attachment.

Before you back the machine and attachment, look carefully behind the attachment for bystanders.

Unload the attachment.

Stop the attachment on level ground.

Stop the machine engine.

Lock the machine park brake.

Block the attachment wheels.

Make sure hands, feet or other body parts are not under the drawbar.

Step 1. Remove hopper assembly, support frame, and inner carton from box.

Step 2. Remove protective foam from bottom of hopper.

Step 3. Install six 1/4 x 1-3/4 in. hex bolts (A), and 1/4 in. flat nylon washer (B) through top of hopper (C) and through support frame (D), as shown. Secure the bottom of the bolt with 1/4 in. nylon locknut (E). To avoid damage to plastic, do not overtighten hardware.

Step 4. Install tow tube (F) onto support frame (D) with two 5/16 x 2-1/4 in. hex bolts (G) and 5/16 in. hex nuts (H). Tighten nuts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft), or two complete turns after finger tight.

Step 1. Slide the fan driver (A) on the transmission assembly (B) shaft (with the larger surface facing upward) and fan (C) onto the transmission assembly (B) until both rest on the spring pin (D), as shown.

Step 2. Raise the transmission into position by installing the transmission fan shaft into the center hole of the control plates on the bottom of the hopper. Lower the transmission bracket (E) onto bolts (F).

Step 3. Install axle (G) through the support frame assembly (H) with the offset hole near the center of the axle to line up with the hole in the spreader transmission (I). IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To avoid transmission damage, do not adjust the slot in the transmission bracket forward or rearward. The slot will self-center as hardware is tightened.

Step 4. Secure the transmission bracket by installing two 5/16 in. flat washers (J) and two 5/16 in. nylon locknuts (K). Tighten hardware finger tight.

Step 5. Slide the axle until it is centered through the transmission as shown in the diagram. Install hairpin cotter (L) through the transmission and axle center hole (M). This may be a force fit.

Step 6. Install the axle bearing (N) onto each side of the axle so the square end of the bearing fits into the square hole of the support frame assembly (H).

Step 7. Install two 5/8 in. flat washers (O) onto each side of the axle. Lubricate the axle ends with general purpose grease.

Step 8. Install the wheel (P), 5/8 in. flat washer (Q), and E-type snap ring (R) onto each end of the axle, as shown in the diagram. NOTE: Delete washers (O), if required, to allow the hairpin cotter, special to slip into the hole.

Step 9. Install the hairpin cotter, special (S) through the inside hole in the wheel hub and axle.

Step 10. Tighten the hardware installed in Step 4.

Step 1. Install the 3/8 in. O-ring (A) on the transmission shaft (B) until seated on the bottom of the hopper (C).

Step 2. Install the agitator spring (D), and secure it with the 1/8 x 1 in. cotter pin (E) through the top loop in the agitator spring and the hole in the transmission shaft, as shown. Bend the legs of the cotter pin to secure its placement.

Step 3. Install the hitch clevis brackets (F) onto the tow tube end (G) with two 5/16 x 2 in. carriage bolts (H) and 5/16 in. nylon locknuts (I), as shown. Tighten hardware finger tight.

Step 4. Install the 1/2 x 2-1/2 in. hitch pin (J) and 1/8 in. hairpin cotter (K) through the end of the clevis brackets, as shown.

Step 5. Tighten the hardware installed in Step 3.

Step 1. Install the curved spring washer (A) onto the 5/16 x 3/4 in. carriage bolt (B). The direction of the washer is not important.

Step 2. Insert the carriage bolt (B) and washer (A) from the inside of the gage plate (C) through the slot (D) so the end of the bolt protrudes outward.

Step 3. Attach the handle stop (E) and 4-prong knob (F) to the carriage bolt (B).

Step 4. Move the handle stop (E) to the full open position and tighten the knob (F) (see label (G) on top of the gage plate).

Step 1. Insert the ‘S’ shaped end of the link rod (A) through the upper hole of the flow control handle (B).

Step 2. Position the gage plate (C) as shown.

Step 3. Insert the flow control handle (B) through the gage plate (C). Insure that the link rod (A) is in the up position and the end of the link rod is orientated as shown.

Step 4. Slide the flat grip (D) over the end of the flow control handle (B), as shown.

Step 5. Insert one 5/16 x 2-3/4 in. hex bolt (E) and one 5/16 in. flat washer (F) through one side of the gage plate, as shown(C).

Step 6. Install one special washer (G), one spring (H), and a second special washer (G).

Step 7. Install the hex bolt assembly through the flow control handle (B), one latch spacer (I), and out the opposite side of the gage plate (C).

Step 8. Secure the assembly with one 5/16 in. flat washer (J), and one 5/16 in. nylon locknut (K).

Step 1. Hold the assembled gage plate (A) over the tow tube with the flow control handle up and the link rod (B) facing the hole (C) on the hopper control plate.

Step 2. Rotate the assembled gage plate (A) approximately 90° clockwise, and insert the formed end of the link rod (B) into the hole (C) on the hopper control plate, as shown.

Step 3. Rotate the assembled gage plate (A) counter-clockwise until the handle is oriented upward and the bottom of the gage plate is over the tow tube (D).

Step 4. Attach the gage plate to the tow tube as shown by inserting two 5/16 x 2-3/4 in. bolts (E) and two 5/16 in. flat washers (F) through one side of the gage plate, as shown(A). NOTE: Do not tighten the locknuts until after calibrating the gage plate.

Step 5. Install four pivot plate bushings (G) (two on each side of the tow tube (D)), two more 5/16 in. flat washers (F), and secure on the opposite side with two 5/16 in. hex locknuts (H).

Step 1. Move the flow control handle (A) to the open position (towards the front clevis).

Step 2. Make sure that the hopper control plate opens fully (B); if not, slide the gage plate (C) forward or backward until the control gate is fully open.

Step 3. Tighten the gage plate (C) securely to the tow tube (D) by tightening the two sets of 5/16 in. hardware (E) holding the gage plate to the tow tube.

Step 4. Move the flow control handle (A) to the close position (towards the rear of the unit). Verify the hopper control gate fully closes (F).

Step 5. Securely tighten the flow control handle (A) to the gage plate (C), compressing the spring. The flow control handle should have resistance to movement.

Step 1. Adjust the fan (A) with the fan driver (B) upwards on the shaft as close to the bottom of the hopper (C) without touching during operation. Make sure the fan driver engages the four plastic tabs on the bottom of the fan.

NOTE: The four tabs on the fan should be compressed against the fan driver. If pressure is not applied, the fan connection will be loose, resulting in poor performance.

Step 1. Park the machine safely. See “Parking Safely” in the Safety section.

Step 2. Remove the 1/8 in. hairpin cotter (A) and hitch pin (B) from the hitch clevis (C) of the spreader.

Step 3. Pull the spreader forward and position the hitch clevis to straddle the machine rear hitch plate or drawbar (not shown). Align all hitch pin holes, then install the hitch pin down through the hitch clevis and machine hitch, securing with 1/8 in. hairpin cotter.

The recommended operating speed is slightly faster than that of a brisk walk, 3 mph. 3 mph is equal to the vehicle traveling 40 ft in nine seconds.

The flow control assembly operates the flow control plate. The flow control assembly is marked 0 (closest) to 10 (fully open). The position selected determines the amount of material to be broadcast. The higher the number, the heavier the application of material.

Use the calibration guide to set the flow control. Calibration guide information is also provided on the hopper decal of the spreader.

Using application information on the product package, find the calibration setting in the following guide and set the calibration control lever.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Chemicals can be dangerous. Avoid injury to operator or bystanders:

Read the chemical container label for handling instructions. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be supplied by the chemical dealer and provides proper safety information.

Wear proper clothing and safety equipment while handling or applying chemicals.

Prohibit all smoking, drinking, and eating around chemicals.

Always operate your spreader with the speed limit for which it was designed – 3 mph.

When backing, carefully back straight to avoid jack knifing, which could result in damage to equipment.

Only tow your spreader behind vehicles for which it was designed – riders, and lawn and garden tractors.

Do not load the hopper with more than the maximum weight capacity of 79 kg (175 lb).

Break up any lumps as you fill the hopper.

Do not use on windy days, especially when spreading fine grass seed or herbicides.

Optimum hitch height is 18-23 cm (7-9 in.).

The flow control handle should have resistance to movement. Increase or decrease spring tension as required to get desired flow control handle resistance.

The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your spreader clean and dry.

Never allow material to remain in the hopper for extended periods of time.

Should rust develop, sand lightly and then paint the area with enamel.

Periodically check all fasteners for tightness.

Rinse/dry inside and outside of the spreader after each use. Move the flow control as you rinse, to avoid build up of material.

Step 1. Remove E-type snap ring (A), 5/8 in. flat washer (B), wheel (C), 5/8 in. flat washer (D) (if installed), and axle bearing (E). Remove hairpin cotter, special (F).

Step 2. Remove hairpin cotter (G), and slide axle (H) out from support frame (I). Remove axle bearing (J) and 5/8 in. flat washers (K) (if installed) on the axle.

Step 3. Clean parts.

Step 4. Lightly lubricate both axle ends.

Step 1. Remove two 5/16 x 2-3/4 in. hex bolts (A), four 5/16 in. flat washers (B), four pivot plate bushings (C), and two 5/16 in. nylon locknuts (D). Remove the assembled gage plate (E) from the tow tube (F).

Step 2. Rotate the assembled gage plate (E) approximately 90° clockwise, and remove the formed end of the link rod (G) from the hole (H) on the hopper control plate, as shown.

Find or replace the missing hairpin cotter, special on the right wheel rim.

Find or replace the missing hairpin cotter in the transmission.

Check the position of the fan and fan driver.

Check for transmission malfunction: With the JOHN DEERE LPBS36JD Broadcast Spreader attached to your machine, lift the drive wheel and rotate. At the same time apply gentle pressure to the fan shaft. It should turn with each rotation of the wheel.

Calibrate the gage plate.

Check if the flow control handle hardware is too tight: Loosen the 5/16 x 2-3/4 in. bolt on the flow control handle assembly.

Take the gate and directional control plates apart; clean the plates out with soap and water.

Adjustment can be made by moving the direction control plate (A) to the right or left.

The directional decal located below the directional control plate will aid you in adjusting the spread pattern. For most applications the plate should be placed close to the center position (B) described by the label above. If the material is coming out right or left during operation, adjustment of this plate should be made to center the material distribution pattern behind the vehicle. The JOHN DEERE LPBS36JD Broadcast Spreader has a patented feature to allow you to adjust for centering.

The directional control plate can be used for adjusting the material spread pattern when spreading near sidewalks (C), planting beds (D), etc. With the plate adjusted to the left side (E), the directional control plate only operates with 90% shut-off of material to the right side (F) of the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

The flow control handle should have resistance to movement. Increase or decrease spring tension as required to get desired flow control handle resistance.

Optimum hitch height is 18-23 cm (7-9 in.).