Earthway 2170SU User Manual

ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

EarthWay

for

EV-N-SPRED

®

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SPREADER BEFORE RETURNING TO THE STORE. WE CAN BE
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MODEL 2170

Broadcast Spreader

REV. 9-06

HELPFUL HINTS: READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY

 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 plate after each use.
Fertilizer stuck on the impeller blades 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 flow rate. Clean your spreader thoroughly after each use.
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.
 When using 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.

1. Remove and identify loose parts from carton.

2. Position hopper on side. Install frame using (4) 1/4-20

x 1-½” Pan Head Philips machine screws 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.

ROCK SALT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN

THIS SPREADER. REMOVE AGITATOR WHEN

USING ICE MELT.

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3. Install impeller onto pinion shaft. Inse rt 1/8” x 1-1/4” cotter pin

through impeller then through pinion shaft. Use hole nearest gear box.
Spread cotter pin to prevent from falling out. Next, install the Cross
Brace through the Gearbox Brace Support as shown above.

4. Install Gearbox by inserting the pinion shaft into hole in

center of hoppers bottom. The word “FRONT” on the gearbox
must point to F

RONT of the hopper.

5. Install axle bearings to both lower

handles. NOTE: Notch on bearings and
lower handles. Bearings must go
through flat side of lower handle.

6. Install Lower Handles onto Axle to both sides as shown above. Now insert 1-1/2” bolt through first hole in lower handle, then t hrough

frame brace, and finally into the threaded connector in the Cross Brace. [NOTE: Dimples on frame braces must be facing toward gearbox as
shown.] DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.

Next insert 1-1/2” bolt through other end of frame brace and through second hole in frame install locknut.

DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.
Now insert 2-1/4” bolt through second hole in lower handle and through first ho le in frame..

NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS STARTING WITH FIRST STEP. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

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