Wheels turn.but spreader plate will not turn - Garden

Not sure but check and see if the propeller that throws the seed turns, I feel the gears that the wheels are hooked into are seized. Try turning the propeller
by hand and see if you can free it. If its too bad you may have to get a new spreader.

try a mower shop or hardware shop
if they don't have in stock they can tell you where to buy the wheels
Try a shop that sells wheels and castors as they have a good range on the shelf

Turn the spreader over and inspect the drive gear, by turning the wheels. If the gearbox is enclosed, you will need to open the cover. If the gears do not mesh, then see if you can tighten up any retaining rings or seals. If the gears are stripped, then you probably need to replace the spreader.

The design is quite simple with one wheel driving a bevel gear in a gear box. If the wheel turns the axle shaft and the center pin in the spreader with the retainer/cotter pin does not turn it is likely something has failed in the gear box.

If both wheel spins and the axle does not turn than the drive wheel has disengaged the axle shaft and the cotter pin in the drive wheel needs to be replaced.

The compounds used in the spreaders are corrosive. Usually the gears and axle become bound due to corrosion. By oiling the bearings and wiggling the wheels they will free up,
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Hope this helps?.

I am sorry to hear about the problem with your spreader. We should have replacement parts available to send. Please give Scotts a call @ 1-800-543-8873 at your earliest convenience to see what we can do to assist you.

squeeze the black tabs on both wheels and the wheels will come off. I just need to find parts.

It sounds to me like your grass is wet when you're applying, which is what the label calls for if you're trying to kill weeds. But is this wet grass maybe TOO TALL when you're pushing the spreader through it?
Next time, try mowing the lawn, then waiting 1-2 days before applying Turfbuilder Plus 2.
If anything were to work as anti-stick agent on the wheels, it would be Pam spray from your kitchen cupboard. Spray, let sit a while, then buff dry.

I have a problem with a broken handle it looks like there is no parts for the EZ Broadcast Spreader. The sad part is the rest of the unit is in great condition.
Looks like plan obsolescent!

If the wheels turn( that is you can push the spreader easily) but the vertical shaft that spins the broadcasting plate doesn't, seems like the gears connecting the axle to that vertical shaft are worn; but if the wheels just slide along the gropund without turning then it would seem something right under the bin is keeping the verical shaft from turning. But I'm NOT an expert; I'm looking for an answer myself,

An axle or “beater bar” is located inside the bin next to an open slot in the floor. Attached to the axle is a series of beater arms or paddles. When the axle turns, the paddles break up the material and direct it toward the opening where it is deposited evenly on the soil.