The Andersons 2000 Assembly, Use And Care Manual

Model 2000

Professional Rotary Spreader

Assembly, Use and Care

Thank You!

You have purchased the highest quality professional broadcast spreader available on the market today. The
Model 2000 is the accumulation of proven performance and will provide you with years of trouble-free service. In
the event you should have any questions or comments, please call our professional support staff.

Our toll-free number is 1-800-225-2639 (U.S. Only)

Before You Begin ...

To assemble your new
spreader, we highly
recommend that you read
all the instructions thoroughly,
familiarize yourself
with the assembly and
components, and verify that all
parts are included in the
package.

You Will Need ...

The following tools:

—1/2” and 7/16” open-end wrenches

(or adjustable wrench)

—Pliers

—Phillips head screwdriver

—Grease gun

Assembly

Turn the spreader upside-down. Place the

wheels on the axle with the longer portion of the

hubs facing inward. Secure the drive wheel
“A” (right side) to the axle using the 3/16 cotter pin.
Attach the idler wheel “B” (left side) to axle. Then insert
the 1/8” cotter pin through the axle and secure.

Place the spreader on its front side and attach
the rest to the frame using (4) 1/4-20 x 2 1/2”

Phillips screws and four locknuts.

2)

1)

Return the spreader to an upright position and

attach the upper handle to the rest with (4) 1/4­20 x 1 1/2” carriage bolts and locknuts. Be sure that

the handle lever is facing up.

3)

Insert the bent end of the main shutoff

connecting rod through the hole in the lever and

secure with a 3/32” cotter pin.

4)

2

1/8” Cotter Pin

B

A

3/16” Cotter Pin

Thread one 5/16-18 hex nut onto the lower end

of the main shutoff control rod until it stops. Insert
the rod through the pivot lever arm as shown, and
thread the second 5/16-18 nut up to the pivot lever
arm; do not tighten.

5)

Locknuts

1/4-20 x 2 1/2”

Phillips Screws

3/32” Cotter Pin

Pivot Lever

Arm

Main Shutoff

Connecting Rod

Locknut

1/4-20 x 1 1/2”

Carriage Bolt

Handle Lever

Facing Up

5/16-18 Nuts

Pull the main shutoff lever to the closed position

and look inside to see if the port holes are
closed. If not, adjust the top and bottom nut down in

small increments and recheck for closure. CAUTION-

DO NOT ADJUST THE TOP NUT TOO FAR DOWN
TO PREVENT BINDING THE MECHANISM. When

the ports are closed completely, thread the bottom nut
up and tighten both nuts.

6)

Main Shutoff
Plate-Closed

Position

Place a drop of

oil on bolt

threads to ease

assembly of

Locknuts

Place a drop of

oil on bolt

threads to ease

assembly of

Locknuts

Assembly

continued

Using a grease gun, lubricate the grease fittings
on the axle bearing housings and gear carrier.
Do not overfill. Apply a small amount of grease

to the gear teeth. Install the two gearbox cover halves
and secure with the three retainer clips. Insert the
screen inside the hopper and secure it with the
factory installed clips.

7)

Maintenance

1) Empty the spreader after each use. Return the

unused material to its original container and seal to
prevent moisture-causing clumping.

2) Wash the spreader thoroughly including the

impeller shaft bearing as shown and dry in a sunny or
heated area. Wipe or blow off excess water to
prevent corrosion. Clean all residue from rotor plate.

3) Periodically grease the axle

bearing housings as indicated
in assembly step #7. Turn the
spreader upside-down and
apply a few drops of oil to the
impeller shaft bearing as shown
and allow oil to penetrate

bearing.

4) Oil the pivot points on all the control linkage, the

deflector (optional part), and the spring inside the rate
control housing.

5) Periodically clean and inspect the gears by

removing the gearbox cover halves. Apply a small
amount of grease to the gear teeth for lubrication.

Apply a small amount of grease at the gear fittings
indicated is assembly step #7. Be sure to reinstall the
gearbox cover halves prior to use.

6) Gear mesh should be checked on a regular basis

during high use periods.
Clearance between the
axle gear and pinion gear
should be minimal but not
tight. If adjustment is
necessary, loosen axle
collar set screw and hold
the gears together. Slide
the axle collar against
the gear carrier and
tighten axle collar set
screw. Spin drive wheel. Gears should run freely and
smoothly.

7) Maintain tire pressure at 20 psi maximum.

Do not overfill.

8) If the axle requires disassembly, be sure to

reassemble it so the drive wheel attaches on the right
hand side of spreader. Incorrect spread pattern will
result if rotor plate does not rotate in a counter­clockwise direction.

Grease Fittings

Grease Fittings

3

Grease

Gear Carrier

Axle Collar

Wash Bearing & Apply Oil

HOW TO USE

1) Check product bag for rate setting (letter), cone setting

(number), and swath width. The rate setting is achieved by
loosening the rate control knob and sliding the rate control plate
until the pointer aligns with the desired letter. The cone setting is
used to control spread pattern left to right and is adjusted by
rotating the index tab on the orange helical cone to the desired
number.

2) Pull the main shutoff lever to the closed position before filling

the hopper.

3) Start rolling the spreader forward before opening the shutoff

lever; close shutoff lever before stopping.

4) Hold the handle so the hopper is level.

Tipping the spreader to far forward or
backward will cause uneven spreading.

5) Use the swath width recommended on the

bag for your model and push the spreader at 3
MPH (a brisk walking pace). Apply material in
the forward direction only-not while pulling.

6) The settings given on the product label are

recommended starting points. Test rate and
pattern on a small area before treating a
large area. Actual application rate can vary
depending on the weather, spreader
condition, and walking speed.

7) A hopper cover is provided with your new

spreader. Use it to protect the turf product
inside the hopper from light rain or windy
conditions during use and transportation.

4

Operation

Cone Settings

Pull Main Shutoff Lever

back to close spreader

Rate Control

Plate

Helical Cone

Use swath width on

package or adjust

per operator’s
walking speed

Overlap

Calibration Instructions

1) Pull the main shutoff lever to the closed position.

2) Set the rate control plate to the “E” setting.

3) Push the main shutoff lever to the open position.

4) Insert the Calibration Key vertically into the

center port hole, as shown above.

5) If the calibration key fits snugly, the spreader is

properly calibrated. If not, continue with steps 6-13.

6) Loosen the rate control knob and slide the rate

plate all the way to the left.

7) Insert the calibration key as described in Step #4.

8) Pull the main shutoff lever to ease the shutoff

plate against the calibration key. Use the main
shutoff lever to hold the calibration key in place.

Your professional spreader has been factory calibrated. For best results,
occasionally check calibration and adjust if necessary.

9) Slide the rate control plate to the right until it

comes in contact with the protruding end of the
rate control rod.

10) Tighten the rate control knob.

11) Remove the calibration key and pull the

main shutoff lever to the closed position.

12) Loosen the nuts securing the rate control

pointer and slide the pointer so that it centers on

the “E” setting of the rate control plate

13) Re-tighten the screws on the pointer.

5

Calibration

depth

Calibration Key

Pointer

Setting “E”

Rate Control Plate

Parts Diagram–Model 2000

35

33

7

2

11

10

1

13

14

5

6

15

9

17

16

19

30

24

25

21

23 26

22

20

28

36

29

31

34

24

8

6

4

3

18

32

12

200

37

(includes 2,3,7,
8, 9, 10,11,& 12)

(includes 4,5,

6, &13)

(includes

16,17,18, &19)

(includes 30 & 31

38

27

Optional Deflector Kit

(used for side spread pattern shut off)

Ordering Parts

See diagram for assistance in identifying specific parts.

For parts orders, call 1-800-294-0671. (Note: Sales of parts for the Andersons spreaders are handled by EarthWay.)

IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts, always provide the following information:

1) Part number (DO NOT use key numbers when ordering parts. ALWAYS use part numbers.)

2) Part description

3) The Andersons Model 2000 (product code ASP8099)

KEY PART DESCRIPTION PART

1 Hopper Assembly 791035
2 *Hopper 790115
3 *Helical Cone Assembly 780945
4 *Helical Cone Retainer/Bearing Shield 792001
5 *Helical Cone 780941

6 *Shutoff Plate Retainer/Shutoff Plate Base 792002
7 *Pointer 790342
8 *Rate Control Housing 700321

9 *Rate Control Rod Assembly 790395
10 *Rate Control Knob/Washer 792003
11 *Rate Control Plate 790330

12 *Pivot Lever/Main Shutoff Plate Assembly 790266-1
13 *Agitator-Retainer & Felt Seal 792004

14 Agitator Pin 780100
15 Rotor and Gear Carrier Assembly 780195

16 Rotor Shaft 790020
17 Rotor Plate 780191
18 Gear Carrier-Complete 780155
19 Pinion Gear 780122
20 Ring Gear 780121
21 Gearbox Cover Half (set of 2) 780110
22 Axle Collar (each) 780200
23 Axle 790015
24 Drive Wheel & Idler Wheel 790120

25 Retainer Clips-Gear Cover (set of 3) 780180

26 Axle Bearing (set of 4) 790151
27 Frame Assembly (includes #26) 790045
28 Rest 790061

29 Handle Assembly (includes #30 & #31) 790075
30 Main Shutoff Lever 790215
31 Hand Grips (set of 2) 1000061
32 Main Shutoff Rod 790250
33 Hopper Screen 790141
34 Hopper Screen Clip (set of 2) 780440
35 Hopper Cover 790161

36 Fastener Package 790905
37 Calibration Key (see calibration instructions) 15740

38 Accessory Parts Package 15585

200 Complete Deflector Kit (optional) 1000070

All parts and subassembly kits includes necessary fasteners and assembly
instructions. * Indicates parts in Hopper Assembly

For More
Information
Call . . .

1-800-225-2639

(U.S. Only)

The Andersons’ toll-free

Helpline. This helpline is

provided to give you more

Information about

Andersons Turf Products.

………………………………..

Or Visit Our

Website At …

www. andersonsturf.com

The Andersons, Inc.

521 Illinois Ave

Maumee, OH 43537 USA

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Warranty

The Andersons warrants to Purchaser the following:

1. Product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase.

2. The axle gear, gear support, pinion gear, axle, and axle bearings have a limited lifetime warranty to be free of defects in materials and workmanship.

3. If the spreader is used for commercial rental the Limited Warranty shall be limited to a period of 90 days.

4. All Unit and part replacement will be performed at the reasonable discretion of The Andersons and EarthWay.

5. Labor charges are not covered and the unit need not be returned to the dealer for warranty service.

6. Proof of purchase must be supplied to The Andersons.

7. For warranty questions, contact EarthWay at 1-800-294-0671.
The Andersons sole obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part.
This warranty does not extend to any Product or parts thereof that have been allowed to corrode, subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, or modification
by anyone other than The Andersons or that have been affixed to any nonstandard accessory attachment or that have been used, stored, installed,
maintained operated in violation of The Andersons instructions or standard industry practice. No agent, employee or representative of The Andersons
has any authority to bind The Andersons to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the Product and any affirmation, representation or
warranty made by any agent, employee or representative shall not be enforceable by Purchaser.

THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR INTENDED USE FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF The Andersons. The Andersons SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM THE USE
OF ANY OF THE PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGE OR LOSS OF OTHER PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF
PROFITS OR REVENUE, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF PURCHASED OR REPLACEMENT GOODS, OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OF
PURCHASER.

It is our first priority to improve our products’ quality

and performance whenever possible.

Your comments and questions are always welcome-

Please call our Helpline: 1-800-225-2639

(U.S. Only)

Or Visit Our Website At …

www.andersonspro.com

The Andersons, Inc.

521 Illinois Ave

Maumee, OH 43537

ASP8099

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