Earth Way 2170 User manual

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Qty 2
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Qty 4 31100
Qty 4
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Qty 5
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Qty 9
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Qty 2
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Qty 2
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Qty 1
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Qty 1
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1. Remove and identify all loose parts from carton.
(Qty 4 #36214)
1/4-20 X 1-1/2”
Phillips Panhead
(Qty 4 #36300)
1/4-20 SS Locknut
2. Position hopper on side. Install frame using (4) 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” Pan
Head Phillips bolts 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 - DO NOT
TIGHTEN WITH POWER TOOLS.
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2170 CommerCial
BroadCast spreader
ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Rev. 3-10
HELPFUL HINTS: READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY
;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 ow rate. Clean and dry your
spreader thoroughly after each use. A coating of light spray oil on all metal parts inside & out will help prevent corrosion.
Wash between the shut off plate and bottom of the hopper. Do not use powdered materials.
;Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open the gearbox or dirt may enter.
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PLEASE CALL 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: [e-mail] SKYPE: EARTHWAY.TECH
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.

Gearbox & Axle Assembly
Drive wheel side
Coast wheel side
Frame brace
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Hex Head Bolt
1/4-20 x 2-1/4”
Hex Head Bolt
1/4-20 Locknut
Impeller
Cross Brace
Dimples
Frame
Lower Handle
Pivot Rod
Shut-Off
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Pan Head Bolt
Step 6B
Step 6C
Step 6A
3. Install impeller onto pinion shaft. Insert 1/8”x 1¼” cotter pin
through impeller then through pinion shaft. Use hole closest to the
gear box. Spread cotter pin to prevent from falling out. Next insert
Cross Brace thru the Gearbox Brace as shown above.
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Pinion
Shaft
1/8 x 1-1/4”
Cotter Pin (#36105)
DRIVE WHEEL
HOLE
COAST WHEEL
HOLE
Impeller
Cross Brace
Gearbox & Axle Assembly
Gearbox Brace
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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. Follow label instructions on
hopper.
Axle Bearing
Flat
Side
Notch
5. Install axle bearings to both lower handles.
NOTE: Notch on bearings and lower
handles. Bearings must go through at side
of lower handle.
6. A - Install lower handles onto axle to both sides as shown. Insert 2¼” bolt through second
hole in lower handle and through rst hole in frame install locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
B - Now insert 1½” bolt through rst 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.
C - Next insert 1½” bolt through other end of frame brace and through second hole in frame
install locknut.
NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS STARTING WITH FIRST STEP.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
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Gearbox
Axle Assembly
Lower
Handle
Frame
Brace
Cross Brace
Axle Bushing
7. Slide axle bushing over axle and into axle bearing to both
sides as shown.
8. Install drive wheel onto the axle and align with the cotter pin hole
nearest to lower handles as shown. Insert 2” cotter pin through wheel
and through axle. Bend with pliers to prevent pin from falling out.
9. Install coast wheel onto the axle fully, then using outside cotter pin
hole, insert 1” cotter pin through axle (not thru the wheel). Bend with
pliers to prevent pin from falling out.
2” Cotter Pin
1” Cotter Pin
10. NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLING GAUGE AND UPPER
HANDLES TO HANDLE SHAFT, UPPER HANDLES
FEATURE THREE POSITIONS FOR OPERATOR’S
COMFORT. If operator chooses middle or upper positions,
use handle spacer in hole nearest to handle grips. Insert
2” bolt through upper handle, then through handle spacer
through other upper handle. DO NOT TIGHTEN LOCKNUT
YET. TIGHTEN THIS NUT LAST. Install gauge & lever
using (2) 2” bolts. Be sure gauge is on left hand side.
Tighten locknuts on the gauge rst. TIGHTEN NOW.
11. Next insert the pivot rod into shut off plate as shown,
with the DOUBLE BEND is closest to the shut-off. Turn
to lock in place.
12. Insert other end of pivot rod into pivot and bracket
assembly as shown. Turn to lock in place.
TURN SPREADER UPRIGHT ON TO WHEELS.
1/4-20 x 2”
Hex Head
Bolt
Gauge &
Lever Assembly
Handle
Spacer
Upper Handles
1/4-20
Locknuts
POSITIONS
LOWER
MIDDLE
UPPER
Handle Shaft
Long end
Shut-Off
Plate
Pivot Rod
with extra bend
Rotate
Pivot
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Insert Pivot Rod
into Shut-Off
and rotate to secure
Angle
Attaching
Arm
Pivot
Rod

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Gauge & Lever
Control Rod
Tabbed Hole
Control Rod
Lever Tensioning Nut
1/4 - 20 Lock-nut
1/4 - 20 x 2” Bolt
Pivot Bracket
Long End
Holes are farther
from one end
Handle Shaft
14. Install (1) 1/4-20 Hex
nut (not a locknut) on to
control rod as shown.
15. Install attened end of control rod in to lever on gauge as shown. Turn to lock in place. Next push lever forward to setting “0”. Align
control rod with hole in pivot bracket, pull lever backward to insert control rod through hole in pivot bracket. Now install 1/4-20 Hex nut on
to control rod.
16. Pull lever back to setting “30” as shown. Next push pivot & bracket forward so that the shut off plate in the hopper is in the full open
position. REMEMBER SETTING “30” ON THE FLOW CONTROL LEVER MUST PLACE THE SHUT-OFF PLATE IN THE FULL
OPEN POSITION TO BE PROPERLY CALIBRATED. Now tighten the nuts against the pivot bracket to prevent change in calibration.
17. Tension on the ow control lever may be adjusted by tightening or loosening the tension nut as shown.
1/4-20
Hex Nuts
Pivot
Bracket
Control
Rod
18. Insert agitator to pinion shaft on inside of hopper.
Note: the position of at side of the agitator. This pin
should be installed as shown.
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13. Install handle shaft to lower handles and pivot & bracket assembly as shown. Using 1/4 -20 x 2” bolts and
locknuts. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS NOW.
1/4-20 x 1”
Hex Head Bolt
Stainless
1/4-20 Lock Nut
Stainless
19. Install debris screen into hopper, then insert 1/4-20 x 1”
Stainless Steel Hex Bolt thru the hole in the side wall of the hopper.
Secure with Stainless Steel lock nut - TIGHTEN WITH HAND
TOOLS ONLY

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The settings furnished on the Rate Setting Matrix are intended as a guide only. Variations in physical characteristics of
material applied, walking speed, and roughness of ground surface may require slightly different spreader settings. Due to the
above conditions, the manufacturer makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings
listed.
HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS
All spare parts listed herein may be ordered direct from the manufacturer. Be sure to give the following information when ordering.
;Model Number
;Part Number
;Part Description
You can contact us by calling [phone] or 800-294-0671 to place an order with a credit card.
Questions? [e-mail]
Full Rate Path Half Rate Path
Start
Finish
Start
Finish
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before lling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this spreader.
5Obtain 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.
5Move stop bolt on rate gauge assembly to the proper setting.
5While pushing spreader forward, pull control lever back to stop bolt.
5To stop, push lever forward to close ow holes before you stop moving.
5When nished, empty any remaining material from hopper.
5Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before storing. A coating of light oil will help prevent corrosion.
5If you must use Rock Salt, Remove agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent damage to the gearbox.

2170 BroadCast spreader ~ Parts List
KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION
1 40003 SQUARE SCREEN 22 12317 SHUT OFF PLATE (BLACK)
2 60335 HOPPER ASSEMBLY 23 25222 LOWER HANDLE Square
3 33117 AGITATOR 24 25106 FRAME
4 12209 HOPPER BUSHING 25 44249 FRAME BRACE
5 36214 1/4-20 X 1 1/2" PHPMS SS 26 24704 CROSS BRACE (11.25")
6 32110 1/4-20 LOCK NUT ZINC 27 31106 1/4-20 X 2 1/4" HHCS ZINC
7 36210 1/4-20 X 1" HHMS SS 28 12109 IMPELLER (9" DIA)
8 31120 1/4-20 X 2" HHCS ZINC 29 36105 1/8" X 1 1/4" COTTER PIN SS
9 60300 PIVOT & BRACKET ASSEMBLY 30 12274 GRIP 7.5" LONG
10 32103 1/4-20 NYLON INS LOCKNUT ZINC 31 60334 GEAR BOX & AXLE ASS'Y
11 44251 PIVOT ROD 32 12148 AXLE BEARING
12 60298 GAUGE & LEVER ASSEMBLY 33 12152 AXLE BUSHING
13 60175 UPPER HANDLE Square w/GRIP 34 33109 3/16" X 2" COTTER PIN ZINC
14 12344 HANDLE SPACER Square Shaft 35 70138 PNEUMATIC DRIVE/COAST WHEEL STUD
15 31100 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 HHMS ZINC 37 33108 3/16" X 1" COTTER PIN ZINC
16 25223 HANDLE SHAFT Square 38 11927 SHUTOFF SUPPORT- LARGE
17 42256 CONTROL ROD OPTIONAL 60060R SIDE DEFLECTOR AND RAIN COVER
18 31138 #8 X 3/8" PMT #8 HD COARSE BLACK OPTIONAL 77002 HEAVY DUTY RAIN COVER 19"X 19”
19 36300 1/4-20 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT SS OPTIONAL 12195 GAUGE OVERLAY- LESCO
20 32100 1/4-20 HEX NUT ZINC 12196 GAUGE OVERLAY- EARTHWAY
21 36208 #6 X 3/8" TYPE 25 PHPS SS
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OPTIONAL
Heavy-Duty
Rain Cover
60060R
OPTIONAL
Heavy-Duty
Rain Cover
&
Side Deflector Kit
60166R
OPTIONAL
3-Side Salt
Deflector Kit
EarthWay Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 547
Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: [phone]
www.earthway.com
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