Earthway C24HDS User Manual
C24HD & C24HDS Broadcast Spreader
Assembly and Operating Instructions
PLEASE CONTACT US: 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
SU PP ORT. SUPPORT HOT LINE: 574-848-7491 or 800-294-0671, email: techsupport@earthway.com
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, wash between the shut-off plate and bottom of the hopper regularly. To
prevent rust, coat all metal parts (inside and out) including the frame tubes with a light oil or silicon spray.
; Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open the gearbox or dirt may enter.
; If you 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 if left in the hopper overnight and will damage your gearbox if pushed with the block in place.
IF YOUR SPREADER COMES SEMI ASSEMBLED, SKIP TO STEP #7
Upper Handle
Cross
Brace
Lower
Handles
Pivot
Rod
Control
Rod
Handle
Impeller
Frame
Shaft
Frame
Brace
Gearbox
Gauge & Lever
Pivot
1. Remove and identify all of the loose parts from carton.
WA R N I NG
DO NOT USE AIR TOOLS TO ASSEMBLE. TO PREVENT
SEIZING SPRAY ALL NUTS & BOLTS WITH FURNITURE
POLISH OR WAX
Gauge Overlay is snapped over
the metal gauge. Replace the stop
vvvvvvvv
vvvvvvvv
bolt assembly to secure overlay on
the gauge.
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.
36305
Qty 2
36300
Qty 17
36404
Qty 18
(Qty 4 #36214)
1/4-20 X 1½”
Phillips Panhead
(Qty 4 #36300)
1/4-20 SS Locknut
36207
Qty 2
36105
Qty 1
36104
Qty 1
36103
Qty 1
36210
Qty 2
36214
Qty 4
36200
Qty 4
33117
Qty 1
36209
Qty 4
36205
Qty 3
2. Position hopper on side. Install frame using (4) 1/4-20 x 1 ½” Pan Head Phillips
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.
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Impeller
EarthWay
EV-N-SPRED
®
Pinion
Shaft
1/8 x 1-1/4”
Cotter Pin (#36105)
Cross Brace
DRIVE WHEEL
HOLE
Gearbox Brace
T
N
O
R
F
COAST WHEEL
HOLE
Gearbox & Axle Assembly
3. Install impeller onto pinion shaft. Insert 1/8” x 1¼” 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.
S
L
I
D
E
Coast wheel side
EV-N-SPRED
EarthWay
®
4. Install Gearbox 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.
Drive wheel side
Gearbox & Axle Assembly
Gearbox
Axle Assembly
Lower Handle
Frame Brace
Cross Brace
5. Install Lower Handles onto Axle to both sides as
shown above.
6. A. Now insert 2 ¼” bolt with a cupped washer through
second hole in lower handle and through rst hole in
frame, secure with cupped washer and locknut.
B. Now insert 1 ½” bolt with a cupped washer through
rst hole in lower handle, then through frame brace, and
nally into the threaded connector in the Cross Brace.
[NOTE: Dimples on frame braces must be facing toward
gearbox as shown.] DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.
C. Next insert 1 ½” bolt through other end of frame
brace and through second hole in frame install cupped
washer and locknut.
DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.
Dimples
Cross Brace
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Hex Head Bolt
and cupped washer
Step 6B
Step 6C
Frame brace
1/4-20 x 2-1/4”
Hex Head Bolt
and
cupped washer
Step 6A
Impeller
Shut-Off
1/4-20 Locknut
and cupped washer
Pivot Rod
Frame
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Pan Head Bolt
Lower Handle
Notice cupped washer locatioNs
TIP: PosITIon cuPPed washers beTween nuT or bolT head and cha ssIs
NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS
STARTING WITH FIRST STEP. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
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