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: 800-294-0671
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.
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CONFIRM THE CALIBRATION:
Lever at #30 and the drop holes fully open
TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY:
Install Agitator, bend the Agitator up slightly to prevent contact
with the STANDARD-OUTPUT tray, and install debris screen.
Press over 1/4 turn fasteners to secure.
This only applies to the RED 3-hole drop
STANDARD-OUTPUT Trays.
The HIGH-OUTPUT (Blue) and LOW-OUTPUT (Black)Trays
do not use the Agitator or Debris Screen shown below.
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TRAY INSTALLATION
HIGH-OUTPUT AND LOW-OUTPUT:
require the use of the Part #F12117
No Agitator or Debris
screen are included
HIGH-OUTPUT AND LOW-OUTPUT:
require the use of the Part #F12117
No Agitator or Debris
screen are included
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Flex-Select®
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GAUGE &
LEVER
Setup and Calibration Techniques
How to Install a Tray
First ensure the hopper is clean and there is no debris trapped around the tray
mounting area. Secondly install the Pivot Rod Clip into the Shut-off of the
selected Tray. Next, insert the Pivot Rod into the Clip. TIP: The Clip
may have a burr in the hole, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the burr.
See to make installing the Pivot Rod easier. Pliers may be required to help
squeeze the Pivot Rodinto the Clip. When the Rod is secure inside the Clip push the free end of the Clip over the Pivot Rod to rmly secure the
rod to the clip. Next, install the Tray from the top downwards into the hopper
(see gure) positioning the center hole of the tray over the Pinion Shaft from
the gear box with the Pivot Rod through the bottom of the hopper and facing
toward the spreader’s handlebar. For ease of locating into position the shut-off
of the chosen tray is best in the open position, with the exception of the red
STANDARD-OUTPUT Tray where the two adjustable throwing ports are best
in the closed position.
NOTE: The gearbox can be moved along the axle to ease aligning of the tray
hole and the pinion shaft. Once the tray is in place check that the tray is sealed
and ush against the hopper sides. To check if the tray is properly located, push
the tray edges downwards. Install the two quarter turn fasteners (see gure)
through the two exposed tray holes and push down and twist a quarter turn to
secure.
Lastly, connect the free end of the Pivot Rod into the Pivot linkage at the
bottom of the Control Rod. Position the Clip into the free hole and push the
Pivot Rod into the clip. TIP: The Clip may have a burr in
the hole, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the burr (see
gure) When the Pivot Rod is positioned inside the Clip push the free end of the Clip over the Pivot Rod to rmly
secure the rod and the clip together.
HIGH-OUTPUT
F13130HKIT
Blue Tray
install Pivot Rod
from the bottom
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Deburr
Rod Clip
STANDARD-OUTPUT
PRO F13130DKIT
to the top
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Shut-Off End
LOW-OUTPUT
F13130LKIT
Black Tray
install Pivot Rod
from the top
to the bottom
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Red Tray
install Pivot Rod
from the bottom
to the top
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Shut-Off End
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Shut-Off End
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How to ensure your spreader is
properly calibrated
HIGH-OUTPUT and LOW-OUTPUT Trays: Make sure the drop holes in the bottom of the hopper are FULLY CLOSED
when the Rate Control Lever is resting on the Stop #0. If the
shut-off is not set correctly, please adjust Control Rod at the
Pivot to position the shut-off for FULLY CLOSED at position at the Stop #0
on the Rate Control Lever. As a side note, the HIGH-OUTPUT and LOW-
OUTPUT Trays do not include or use a horizontal agitator.
Calibration Adjustment
Review the Control Lever position to conrm that it is set so that the forward
edge of the Lever is resting at #0 (the stop) and the drop holes are closed.
Move the spreader back & forth to ensure that the cam is positioned to allow
the Oscillating Shut-off to close fully. If the shut-off is not properly positioned,
you will need to adjust the Control Rod at the Pivot Bracket shown below.
TIP: If your shut-off is not able to CLOSE fully, loosen the top nut a few turns, then tighten the lower nut so that it allows you
to push the shut-off fully closed. Next, tighten each nut so that they contact the pivot bracket without moving it, and then
carefully tighten each nut fully so they do not loosen during use. Recheck adjustment as outlined above.
Quarter Turn
Tray Fastener
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How to ensure your spreader is properly calibrated - continued
STANDARD-OUTPUT Tray: Make sure the drop holes in the bottom of the hopper are
FULLY OPEN when the Rate Control handle is on #30. If the shut-off is not set correctly, please adjust Control Rod at the Pivot to position the shut-off for FULLY OPEN hopper position
at #30 on the Rate Control Lever. Install the horizontal agitator through the pinion shaft in the
hopper bottom. Finally, install the debris screen onto the Quarter-turn fasteners and push down
to snap and secure.
Calibration Adjustment
Review the Control Lever position to conrm that it is set so that the rear edge of the Lever is
resting at #30 (the stop) and the drop holes are open. If the shut-off is not properly positioned,
you will need to adjust the Control Rod at the Pivot Bracket shown below. TIP: If your shut-off
is not able to OPEN fully, loosen the bottom nut a few turns, then tighten the upper nut so that
it allows you to push the shut-off fully open. Next, tighten each nut so that they contact
the pivot bracket without
moving it, and then
carefully tighten each nut
fully so they do not loosen
during use. Recheck
adjustment as outlined
above.
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GAUGE &
LEVER
CALIBRATION
Control Lever Drag adjustment
If the Control Lever does not stay in position causing the setting rate to change without
your intervention, you can adjust the drag on the Lever by tightening or loosening the nut
shown to the right until the drag is appropriate.
POINT
Lever
Drag
Adjustment
If you have any questions regarding the assembly or safe operation your spreader, please contact us at 800-294-0671 or
Adjustable Throwing Ports
with 8 repeatable settings
to balance the left or right
spread pattern to
the center.
Adjustable Shut-Off System
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
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.
Dual Port PRO Adjustable Shut-Off
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FINE
MEDIUMLARGE
Gauge & Lever
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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)
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 you are satised that the coverage is balanced.
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 STOPon the Gauge to that position.
Now to test, start walking 1-2 paces before the START LI NE 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®.
COVERAGE AREA
i.e. 1,000 SQ FT
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SPREAD PATH
FULL Rate (one pass)
HALF Rate (two passes)
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
EPI 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, EPI 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 EPI. EPI 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 EPI. To seek remedy under this warranty, contact EPI at 574-8487491, or write to EPI 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, EPI 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.
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.
EPI
1009 Maple Street, PO Box 547
Bristol, IN 46507
For Your Records
Date Purchased
Place of Purchase
HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS
All spare parts listed may be ordered direct from
EPI
Be sure to give the following information when ordering.
Model Number
Part Number
Part Description
Call (574) 848-7491
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F77080 or F77130
OPTIONAL
Heavy-Duty
Rain Cover
1”
Bolt Identifier
1-1/2”
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60435KIT
OPTIONAL
Left Side Deflector Kit
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F80P & F130P Series Professional Broadcast Spreader