2170Pro-SS BroadcaSt SPreader
ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY PARTS, HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY IN ASSEMBLY, OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS SPREADER. THIS MODEL INCLUDES LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SUPPORT HOT LINE: 574-848-7491 or 800-294-0671, email: techSuPPort@earthway.com SKYPE: EARTHWAY.TECH
HELPFUL HINTS:
; If your spreader does not spread evenly, be sure the FRONT on the gear box points to the front of the spreader. The impeller must
turn clockwise. Reversing the gearbox will cause the impeller to turn counter clockwise. Clean the impeller after each use as some
fertilizer may become stuck on the impeller blades and will cause uneven spreading.
; Your spreader is designed to be pushed at three miles per hour, which is a brisk walking speed. Slower or faster speeds will change
the spread patterns. Wet fertilizer will also change the spread pattern and ow rate. Clean and dry your spreader thoroughly after each
use. To prevent rust, please coat all metal surfaces, also inside tubes where possible, with a light oil or WD-40. Wash between the shut
off plate and bottom of the hopper.
; Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open the gearbox or dirt may enter.
; If you must use Rock Salt remove the agitator to prevent damage to the gearbox and remove salt from the hopper daily. Rock Salt
will reconstitute back into a solid block over night with humidity and will damage your spreader.
IF YOUR SPREADER COMES SEMI ASSEMBLED, SKIP TO STEP #7
36200
Qty 4
32100
Qty 2
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Qty 2
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Qty 5
36300
Qty 6
36105
Qty 1
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Qty 1
36205
Qty 2
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Qty 1
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Qty 2
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Qty 4
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Qty 2
1. Remove and identify all loose parts from carton.
(Qty 4 #36300)
1/4-20 SS Locknut
36104
Qty 1
ROCK SALT and POWDERED
MATERIALS should not be used in this
spreader as it will damage gearbox and can
void warranty.
Use only granular materials.
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1/4-20 X 1½”
Phillips Panhead
2. Position hopper on side. Install frame using (4) 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” Pan Head
Phillips bolts and (4) 1/4-20 nylon insert locknuts. First put bolts through
holes in frame then through holes in bottom of hopper. Secure with locknuts.
TIGHTEN THESE LOCKNUTS NOW
DO NOT TIGHTEN WITH POWER TOOLS
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Impeller
EarthWay
EV-N-SPRED
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Notch
Pinion
Shaft
1/8 x 1-1/4”
Cotter Pin (#36105)
Cross Brace
Gearbox Brace
COAST WHEEL
HOLE
DRIVE WHEEL
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Gearbox & Axle Assembly
3. Install impeller onto pinion shaft. Insert 1/8”x 1¼” cotter pin
through impeller then through pinion shaft. Use hole closest to the
gear box. Spread cotter pin to prevent from falling out. Next insert
Cross Brace thru the Gearbox Brace as shown above.
Axle Bearing
Coast wheel side
Flat
Side
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Hex Head Bolt
EV-N-SPRED
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EarthWay
4. Install gear box by inserting the pinion shaft into hole in
center of hoppers bottom. The word “FRONT” on the gearbox
must point to Front of the hopper. Follow label instructions on
hopper.
Drive wheel side
Gearbox & Axle Assembly
Frame brace
Dimples
Cross Brace
Frame
5. Install axle bearings to both lower handles.
NOTE: Notch on bearings and lower
handles. Bearings must go through at side
of lower handle.
NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS STARTING WITH FIRST STEP.
Step 6B
Step 6C
Impeller
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Pan Head Bolt
Lower Handle
1/4-20 x 2-1/4”
Hex Head Bolt
Step 6A
1/4-20 Locknut
Shut-Off
Pivot Rod
6. A - Install lower handles onto axle to both sides as shown. Insert 2¼” bolt through second
hole in lower handle and through rst hole in frame and install locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
B - Now insert 1½” bolt through rst hole in lower handle. Then through frame brace.
NOTE: Dimples on frame brace must be facing toward gear box as shown. Next into threaded
connector in cross brace. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
C - Next insert 1½” bolt through other end of frame brace and through second hole in frame
install locknut.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
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2” Cotter Pin
1” Cotter Pin
Lower
Handle
Frame
Brace
Cross Brace
Gearbox
Axle Assembly
7. Slide axle bushing over axle and into axle bearing to both
sides as shown.
8. Install drive wheel onto the axle and align with the cotter pin hole
nearest to lower handles as shown. Insert 2” cotter pin through wheel
and through axle. Bend with pliers to prevent pin from falling out.
9. Install coast wheel onto the axle fully, then using outside cotter pin
hole, insert 1” cotter pin through axle (not thru the wheel). Bend with
pliers to prevent pin from falling out.
TURN SPREADER UPRIGHT ON TO WHEELS.
Pivot Rod
with extra bend
Shut-Off
Plate
Rotate
Pivot
1/4-20 Locknuts
POSITIONS
LOWER
MIDDLE
UPPER
Upper Handles
Handle
Spacer
1/4-20 x 2”
Gauge &
Lever Assembly
Hex Head
Bolt
Handle Shaft
10. NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLING GAUGE AND UPPER HANDLES TO HANDLE SHAFT,
UPPER HANDLES FEATURE THREE POSITIONS FOR OPERATOR’S COMFORT.
If operator chooses middle or upper positions, use handle spacer in
hole nearest to handle grips.
Insert 2” bolt through upper handle, then through handle spacer
through other upper handle and secure with locknut.
DO NOT TIGHTEN LOCKNUT YET. TIGHTEN THIS NUT
LAST.
Now slide the uPPer handle assembly over the handle Shaft
(on the end with the bolt holes closer to the end).
Install gauge & lever using (2) 2” bolts and locknuts. Be sure
gauge is on left hand side. Tighten locknuts to gauge rst.
TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE NOW.
Pivot
Rod
Angle
11. Insert Pivot rod into Shut-off Plate as shown.
Turn to lock in place.
Attaching
Arm
12. Insert other end of Pivot rod into Pivot and Bracket
assembly as shown. Turn to lock in place.
Long end
Insert Pivot Rod
into Shut-Off
and rotate to secure
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13. Install handle shaft to lower handles and pivot & bracket assembly as shown. Using 1/4-20 x 2”
bolts and (as shown) and locknuts. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS NOW.
1/4 - 20 Lock-nut
Pivot Bracket
1/4 - 20 x 2” Bolt
14. Install (1) 1/4-20 Hex
nut (not a locknut) on to
Long End
Holes are farther
from one end
Gauge & Lever
Lever
Tension Nut
30
Control Rod
Tabbed Hole
Control Rod
Handle Shaft
Pivot
Rod
Pivot
Bracket
control rod as shown.
¼-20
Hex Nuts
Control
Rod
15. Install attened end of control rod in to lever on gauge as shown. Turn to lock in place. Next push lever forward to setting “0”. Align
control rod with hole in pivot bracket, pull lever backward to insert control rod through hole in pivot bracket. Now install 1/4-20 Hex nut on
to control rod.
16. Pull lever back to setting “30” as shown. Next push pivot & bracket forward so that the shut off plate in the hopper is in the full open
position. REMEMBER SETTING “30” ON THE FLOW CONTROL LEVER MUST PLACE THE SHUT-OFF PLATE IN THE FULL
OPEN POSITION TO BE PROPERLY CALIBRATED. Now tighten the nuts against the pivot bracket to prevent change in calibration.
17. Tension on the ow control lever may be adjusted by tightening or loosening the tension nut as shown.
18. Insert agitator to pinion shaft on inside of hopper.
¼-20 x 1”
Hex Head Bolt
Stainless
¼-20 Lock Nut
Stainless
Note: the position of at side of the agitator. This pin
should be installed as shown.
19. Install debris screen into hopper, then insert 1/4-20 x 1”
Stainless Steel Hex Bolt thru the hole in the side wall of the hopper.
Secure with Stainless Steel lock nut - TIGHTEN WITH HAND
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TOOLS ONLY
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For normal operation both doors should be fully opened. To reduce ow to the left side, partially or completely close the door over the rear
(LARGE) hole. To reduce ow to the right side, partially or completely close the door over the front (SMALL) hole. Close both doors for
a narrow center spread pattern.
WARNING: If the optional side deector is being used in the down position, the plate over the rear (LARGE) hole MUST BE CLOSED
or an over application of material will occur.
SPREAD PATH
FULL Rate (one pass)
The settings furnished on the Setting Matrix are intended as a guide only. Variations in physical characteristics of material applied,
walking speed, and roughness of ground surface may require slightly different spreader settings. Due to these conditions, Earthway
Products, Inc. makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings listed.
HALF Rate (two passes)
Each adjustable port
has 8 positions
Both ports open
Both ports closed
One port closed
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Earthway Products, Inc. warrants this product free of defects in original workmanship and materials for a period of 5-Years to the end
user with the original purchase receipt. If a manufacturing non-conformance is found, Earthway Products, Inc. at its discretion will
repair or replace the part(s) or product at no charge provided the failure is not the result of incorrect installation, mishandling, misuse,
tampering, or normal wear and tear as determined by Earthway. Earthway at its discretion may require that the part(s) or product be
returned along with the original purchase receipt at owners’ expense for examination and compliance with the terms of this warranty. Do
not return any product without rst receiving authorization from Earthway Products, Inc. To seek remedy under this warranty, contact
Earthway Products, Inc. at 574-848-7491, techsupport@earthway.com or write to Earthway Products, Inc. P.O. Box 547 Bristol, Indiana
46507 and describe the nature of the manufacturing defect. SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS: This warranty covers only the part(s) or
product; any labor charges associated with repair or replacement of non-conformances are specically excluded. Due to the corrosive
nature of most fertilizers and ice melt products, Earthway Products, Inc. makes no warranty against and specically excludes part(s) or
product degradation or failure due to corrosion or its effects. Clean and dry your spreader thoroughly after each use, as a preventative
measure, coat all metal parts with a light oil or silicon spray.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before lling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this spreader.
5 Obtain proper setting for material to be used from the enclosed SETTING MATRIX included with this spreader, or from our web site
under the MANUALS SECTION.
5 Move stop bolt on rate gauge assembly to the proper setting.
5 While pushing spreader forward, pull control lever back to stop bolt.
5 To stop, push lever forward to close ow holes before you stop moving.
5 When nished, empty any remaining material from hopper.
5 Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before storing. A coating of light oil will help prevent corrosion.
5 If you use Rock Salt, remove agitator to prevent damage to the gearbox.
Earthway Products, Inc.
1009 Maple Street, PO Box 547
Bristol, IN 46507
For Your Records
Date Purchased
Place of Purchase
Be sure to give the following information when ordering.
Call (574) 848-7491, 800-294-0671, or email: parts@earthway.com
HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS
All spare parts listed may be ordered direct from
Earthway Products, Inc.
Model Number
Part Number
Part Description
for current prices.
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OPTIONAL
Heavy-Duty
Rain Cover
60060R
OPTIONAL
Heavy-Duty
Earthway Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 547
Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: 800-294-0671
www.earthway.com
Rain Cover
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Side Deflector Kit
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OPTIONAL
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Deflector Kit
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Standard Settings Gauge Overlay #12196 and
OPTIONAL Lesco Settings Gauge Overlay #12195
2170Pro-SS Broadcast Spreader ~ Parts List
Key # Part # Description Key # Part # Description
1 40003 SQUARE SCREEN 22 12278 SHUT OFF PLATE ASSEMBLY - COMMERCIAL
2 60219 HOPPER ASSEMBLY 23 25222-SS LOWER HANDLE
3 33117 AGITATOR 24 25106-SS FRAME
4 12209 HOPPER BUSHING 25 42237 FRAME BRACE
5 36214 1/4-20 X 1 1/2" PHPMS S.S. 26 24704 CROSS BRACE
6 36300 1/4-20 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT S.S. 27 36205 1/4-20 X 2 1/4" HHCS S.S.
7 36210 1/4-20 X 1" HHMS S.S. 28 12109 IMPELLER (9" DIA)
8 36216 1/4-20 X 2" HHCS S.S. 29 36105 1/8" X 1 1/4" COTTER PIN S.S.
9 60300 PIVOT & BRACKET ASSEMBLY 30 12274 GRIP
10 12147 SPACER (PIVOT LINK) 31 60334 GEAR BOX & AXLE ASSEMBLY
11 44251 PIVOT ROD 32 12148 AXLE BEARING
12 60298 GAUGE & LEVER ASSEMBLY 33 12152 AXLE BUSHING
13 60175-SS UPPER HANDLE W/GRIP 34 36103 3/16 X 2" COTTER PIN S.S
14 12344 HANDLE SPACER 35 70138 PNEUMATIC DRIVE WHEEL
15 36200 1/4-20 X 1 1/2" HHCS S.S. 36 36104 3/16 X 1" COTTER PIN S.S.
16 25223-SS HANDLE SHAFT 37 11926 SHUTOFF SUPPORT- SMALL
17 42256 CONTROL ROD 38 11927 SHUTOFF SUPPORT- LARGE
18 31138 #8 X 3/8" PMT #8 HD COARSE BLACK 39 60027 WING NUT ASSEMBLY BLACK
19 37100 1/4-20 X 1" CARRIAGE BOLT ZINC
20 36305 1/4-20 HEX NUT STAINLESS STEEL
21 36208 #6 X 3/8" TYPE 25 PHPS S.S.
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
60060R SIDE DEFLECTOR AND RAIN COVER
77002 HEAVY DUTY RAIN COVER PLAIN 19”X19”
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Insert Control Rod
into the Pivot Bracket
Attach 1/4-20 Regular
Hex Nuts at these points.
Notice the position
of the double bend point.
It must be at this location
Fig 1
Cable Type Adjustment
Fig 2
slide outer cable in/out for calibration
Loosen/tighten screw on cable clamp then
Calibration Techniques
EV-N-SPRED®
Shut-Off
Fully Open
Screw
Tighten
HALF Rate (two passes)
Slide Outer
to Calibrate
Control Wire
Broadcast Setting Matrix
1. Open the shut-off so that the drop holes are completely open as illustrated to the right.
2. Review the Control Lever position - if it is set so that the forward edge is at #30, you are calibrated. If not you
How to ensure your spreader is properly calibrated
Make sure the drop holes in the bottom of the hopper are fully open when the Rate Control handle is on #30.
If not, please adjust control cable or control rod to allow for a full open hopper position at #30.
Rod Type Adjustment
need to adjust the control rod at the pivot bracket shown in Fig 1.
SPREAD PATH
FULL Rate (one pass)
1. Open the Control Lever so that the shut-off and drop holes are completely open as illustrated above right.
2. Review the Control Lever position so that the indicator is pointed to #30, if it is your calibration is correct. If not you
A. If your shut-off is not able to open fully as in step #1. Loosen the top nut a few turns, then loosen the lower nut
so that it allows you to push the shut-off open fully. Next tighten each nut so that they contact the pivot bracket
without moving it, and then carefully tighten each nut fully so they do not loosen during use. Recheck adjustment
as outlined in #1 above.
B. If your shut-off is able to open fully as in step #1, but the Control Lever is not at #30. Loosen the top nut a few
turns, then loosen the lower nut so that it allows you to push the Control Lever to #30. Next tighten each nut so
that they contact the pivot bracket without moving it. Carefully tighten each nut fully so they do not loosen during
use. Recheck adjust as outlined in #1 above.
Cable Type Adjustment
need to adjust the control cable at the cable clamp on the underside of the hopper as shown in Fig 2.
A. If your shut-off is not able to open fully as in step #1. Loosen the cable clamp screw slightly so that you can slide
the outer cable out so that the shut-off is fully open. Next tighten the cable clamp screw securely. Recheck
adjustment as outlined in #1 above.
B. If your shut-off is able to open fully as in step #1, but the Control Lever is not at #30. Loosen the cable clamp screw
slightly so that you can slide the outer cable in so that the Control Lever opens to #30. Next tighten the cable clamp
If you have any questions regarding the operation or assembly of your spreader please call us at 800-294-0671 or
574-848-7491 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern. Accessories and Repair Parts are also available at these
screw securely. Recheck adjustment as outlined in #1 above.
numbers.
2.1-3.1m
1. 5 -2.1m
Below will give approximate spread widths.
METRIC RATE SETTING
Determining a Setting Rate
Use chart below to determine the Setting Rate based on Grams/
Square Meter of coverage as directed on the bag.
All spread widths are determined by the particle size and density.
SPREAD WIDTHS FOR DIFFERENT
PARTICLE SIZES
5-7ft. 1.5-2.1m
Small/Fine
(Sand)
Particle Size English Metric
SETTING
SPREADER
Medium
7-9f t . 2.1-2.7m
(Half BB)
9-12ft. 2.7-3.7m
Large
(Full BB)
SPREAD WIDTH FOR DIFFERENT
Seed Size English Metric
SIZE GRASS SEED
7-10ft.
Fine 5-7ft.
Coarse
SQ FT
LBS./1,000
METER
5 Grams 1.0 LBS. 11
10 Grams 2.0 LBS. 13
15 Grams 3.0 LBS. 14
20 Grams 4.0 LBS. 16
25 Grams 5.0 LBS. 17
30 Grams 6.0 LBS. 18
25 LBS. 5.0 2.5 1.7
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30 LBS. 6.0 3.0 2.0
35 Grams 7.0 LBS. 19
35 LBS. 7.0 3.5 2.3
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GRAMS/SQ
SQUARE FEET
BAG COVERAGE IN
coverage (Example: 20 LB bag with 10,000 square foot coverage =
2.0 LBS/1,000 square feet)
using Chart 1 (Example: 2.0 LBS/1,000 square feet = Spreader
Setting of 13)
Step 1: Use Chart 1 to estimate the number of LBS/1,000 square feet of
ESTABLISHING A SETTING RATE
Step 2: Find the closest LBS/1,000 square feet in Chart 2 that you estimated
LBS/1,000 SQ FT
5,000 10,000 15,000
5 LBS. 1.0 0.5 0.3
B
10 LBS. 2.0 1.0 0.7
15 LBS. 3.0 1.5 1.0
A
18 LBS. 3.6 1.8 1.2
G
20 LBS. 4.0 2.0 1.3
G
40 Grams 8.0 LBS. 20
40 LBS. 8.0 4.0 2.7
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45 Grams 9.0 LBS. 22
45 LBS. 9.0 4.5 3.0
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50 Grams 10.0 LBS. 23
50 LBS. 10.0 5.0 3.3
SETTING
SPREADER
LBS/1,000 SQ FT
METER
10 Grams 2 LBS. 13
15 Grams 3 LBS. 14
20 Grams 4 LBS. 16
GRAMS/SQ
25 Grams 5 LBS. 17
The settings furnished on the Rate Setting Matrix are intended as a guide only. Variations in physical characteristics of material applied,
walking speed, and roughness of ground surface may require slightly different spreader settings. Due to the above conditions, EPI
makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings listed.
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