Earthway 2170TSU User Manual

ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

EarthWay

for

EV-N-SPRED

®

MODEL 2170T Tow

Broadcast Spre ader

REV. 5-06

PLEASE CALL

TIONS REGARDING THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS SP READER.
THIS MODEL INCLUDES LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SUPPORT HOT LINE: 574-848-7491 or 800-294-0671 EMAIL: [e-mail]

IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY PARTS, HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY IN ASSEMBLY, OR HAVE ANY QUES-

HELPFUL HINTS: READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY

 If your spreader does not spread evenly, be sure the FRONT on the gear box points in the correct direction (toward the tow hitch).

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 towed 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 upside down and install frame using

(4) 1/4 – 20 x 1 1/2” Pan Head Phillips screws.

ROCK SALT OR POWDERED LIME

ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE

IN THIS SPREADER.

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EMOVE AGITATOR WHEN USING

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3. Install impeller onto pinion shaft. Insert ⅛”x 1-1/4” 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 (smaller diameter without the cross hole
Brace.

) thru the Gearbox

4. Install gear box by inserting the pinion shaft into hole in

center of hoppers bottom. The word “FRONT” on the gearbox
must point toward the hitch

Follow label instructions on 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. Insert 2 ¼” bolt through second hole in lower handle and through first hole in

frame install locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN. Now insert 1 ½” bolt through first 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 (smaller diameter without
the cross hole). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
Next insert 1 ½” bolt through other end of frame brace and through second hole in frame threaded connector in cross brace.

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

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