Hitachi M24SSD User Manual

ASSEMBLY and OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS

EarthWay

Ev-N-Spred

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M24SSD Series Broadcast Spreader

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RETURN THIS TO THE STORE.

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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 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.

1. Remove and identify loose parts from carton.

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

x 1-1/2” 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.

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3. Install impeller onto pinion shaft. Insert 1/8” x 1 ” cotter pin

through impeller then through pinion shaft. Use hole nearest gear box.
Spread cotter pin to prevent from falling out.

5. A - Install lower handles onto axle to both sides as shown.

Now insert 1 1/2” 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. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. B - Next insert 1 1/2”
bolt through other end of frame brace and through second hole in
frame install locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. C - Now in­sert 2 1/4” bolt through second hole in lower handle and through
first hole in frame.

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.

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

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