Adaptable 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 SUPPORT. 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, silicon spray, or
Fluid Film®.
; Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open the gearbox or dirt may enter.; When using Rock Salt to prevent damage to the gearbox 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 salt in place.
WARNING
Do not use air tools to assemble.
To prevent seizing coat all bolts
with a wax or grease prior to
installation.
Remove all parts, hardware, and assemblies from carton
and lay them out on the oor to help in assembly.
Below are tools needed for assembly - 7/16”
wrench, ratchet and 7/16” socket, and pliers.
The following photos are for assembly
purposes, and please follow them from left to
right, top to bottom.
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, pay most attention to the inside of steel tubing where corrosion will start.
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. Apply coating of light oil to help prevent corrosion.5 If you use Rock Salt, remove agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent damage to the gearbox.
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Adjustable Throwing Ports
with 8 repeatable settings
to balance the left or right
spread pattern to
the center.
Dual Port PRO Adjustable
Shut-Off System - Included with Optional F13130DKit Tray
The EV-N-SPRED® Dual Port PRO Adjustable Shut-Off System is
included on all Professional models and allows the operator
to balance the spread pattern evenly across the full 180o
spread width, regardless of the weight or size of granular
material. By closing either the right and or left side
throwing ports you can balance the spread pattern to
exacting precision without compromising spread width or
application rate.
Each EV-N-SPRED
Shut-Off System drop hole has a corresponding 1/3rd
coverage area on the spread width of the spreader leaving a
feathered-edge for overlapping the spread path. The illustration to
the right shows each port and the corresponding 1/3rd coverage
area of the spread path. These ports can be adjusted to effectively
balance the spread pattern, giving equal amounts of material
across the full 180o spread pattern.
EV-N-SPRED®Dual Port PRO System Setup
Test all material prior to beginning your spreading job. You will need
a 50’ measuring tape, a small scale to weigh the material, bucket or
container to hold the material for re-weighing, chalk or a line marking
device, and (7) low baking tins. Using the EarthWay® Bag Calibrator
#77016 can greatly reduce the time needed for
determining the Setting Rates on any material but
is not mandatory to establish a setting rate.
1. Evaluate the material being spread by comparing
it to the following standard as a reference.
Large/Heavy is the size of a BB (⅛ in / 3mm), spread width is 28 - 36 feet (8.5 -
11 meters)
Dual Port PRO Adjustable
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FINE
MEDIUMLARGE
Gauge & Lever
15
Medium/Mixed (½ the size of a BB), spread width is 20 - 24 feet (6.1 - 7.3 meters)
Small/Fine (the size of sand), spread width is 16 - 18 feet (4.8 - 5.5 meters)
2. Add a small amount of the material into the spreader, enough to cover
the bottom (2-3 in / 5 - 7 cm) and begin to test for spread width. Set the
stop on the gauge to #15 and push the spreader several feet /meters at
normal walking speed on a at hard surface (where the material will be
visible), and OPEN the lever to the STOP while continuing to walk for 3-4
paces, and CLOSE the shut-off and STOP (don’t move the spreader from
that position). Measure the spread width and evaluate the spread pattern
for even distribution on either side of the spread width center line. TIP:
Typical spread width references are listed above. The spread width that
you measure is used to calculate the actual Setting Rate for the material.
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ADJUSTING THE EV-N-SPRED® DUAL PORT SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
Next, using the (7) low baking tins position, them in a straight line on 2-foot
centers across the spread width as shown at the right.
Adjust the left or right variable throwing ports to EVEN THE SPREAD pattern.
TIP: For large/heavy materials, close the LEFT SIDE (LINES) port slightly
before you start your EV-N-SPRED® test. For small/light materials, open the
LEFT SIDE (LINES) port fully and close the RIGHT SIDE (CIRCLES) port
slightly before you start your EV-N-SPRED® test. With BOTH ports closed, the
spread is only from the center port, and will give you a 3-4ft spread width in the center
of the spreader - great for medians.
Begin pushing the spreader several feet before the line of tins and at normal walking
speed. Walk along the Center Line, and OPEN the Lever to the STOP 3-4 paces
before the line of tins and continue walking past the tins 1 or 2 paces and CLOSE the
Lever and STOP.
Visually evaluate the material in the baking tins to determine if your
spread pattern is balanced - having the same amount of material in each baking tin.
Empty each tin back into the spreader, adjust the ports and RETEST until
Remove the material from the hopper, and mark the distance that you need
to travel with the spreader to attain the designated coverage area - i.e.
1,000 square feet using the spread width you determined earlier. Above
is a chart to help determine the distance needed for 1,000 square foot
calculation.
Mark the START and END POINTS on the surface required for the test.
Weigh a small amount (10-20lbs/4-9kg) of the material, and add that into
to the spreader. Using the Setting Matrix included with the spreader,
estimate a setting rate based on material manufacturers recommendations
and adjust the STOP on the Gauge to that position.
Now to test, start walking 1-2 paces before the STAR T LINE and OPEN
the Lever to the stop and then CLOSE when you cross the END POINT LINE.
Pour the remaining material from the spreader and weigh to calculate the
amount applied over the area. Adjust the Setting Rate to a higher number
if you need to increase the application rate, or to a lower number if you
applied too much in the test.
You may need to repeat this process to acquire the exact rate.
The EV-N-SPRED® Dual Port PRO Adjustable Shut-Off System ensures that EarthWay® Professional spreaders
evenly spread all types of fertilizers, seed, ice melt, or other granular products, and is only available from
EarthWay®.
Calibration: Start by ensuring that your spreader calibration is
correct. Make sure the drop holes in the
are fully closed when the Rate Control Handle is resting on the
stop #0. If not, please adjust control rod at the pivot to ensure the
shut-off is fully closed with the handle at position at #0. Move
the spreader slightly to confirm the calibration because of the
cam.
HIGH-OUTPUT TRAY
PARTICLE SIZES:
Fine/Small
Medium
Large
4926185.522 x 2 pass247.330 x 2 pass3611.0
252082.430144.3
PARTICLE SIZES:
Fine/Small Medium
4924164.922 x 2 pass206.1
252492.730154.6
PARTICLE SIZES:
Large
EXTRA LARGE
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FLEX-SELECT®
Metre
Metre
Metre
GRANULAR MATERIAL
STANDARD-OUTPUT Tray
(SAND)(HALF BB)(BB) Ice Melt
Grams PER Square
57185.59247.3143611.0
1010185.513247.3183611.0
1513185.516247.3233611.0
2014185.520247.3273611.0
2416185.522247.3303611.0
2918185.525247.323 x 2 pass3611.0
3420185.527247.325 x 2 pass3611.0
3922185.528247.327 x 2 pass3611.0
4424185.530247.328 x 2 pass3611.0