486243222 Craftsman Spreader - Overview

Hello Paul, Thank you for your inquiry. It may be an issue with the gear box as they can wear over time, or become clogged or locked up with fertilizer, grass or other debris that may enter its assembly while in use. Gearboxes also require grease to lubricate their internal components so the gears can rotate with little resistance. Failure to lubricate the gearbox can cause it to lock up over time. If you believe an issue with the gearbox is stopping your spreader from spinning, detach the gearbox from its connections and open it up to look for any debris that may have caused it to lock up, or to see if any components are broken. We hope this helps.