Earth Way 2170 User manual

Commercial Broadcast Spreader
with Side Spread Control
MODEL # 2170 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Prior to assembly, you will
need the following tools:
Needle nose pliers
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench or ½” box
wrench
7/16″ wrench
SIDE SPREAD CONTROL
Your EarthWay spreader includes a feature called side
spread control. This feature turns off fertilizer from being
spread to the left side. To activate this feature, slide the
lever below the hopper to the right (if standing behind
the spreader) and walk along a sidewalk or flowerbed
that is 12″-14″on your left side. Fertilizer will not spread
to the left. This feature is better than a deflector as no
material is wasted by the deflector.
ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
SPREADER COMPONENTS

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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 flow rate. Clean
and dry your spreader thoroughly after each use. Coat all metal surfaces (pay special attention to the inside &
outside of tubing - it’s easiest to do while assembling) with light oil, Fluid Film® or silicon spray to 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.
IF YOUR SPREADER COMES SEMI ASSEMBLED, SKIP TO STEP #7
Assembly Steps
Step 1: Remove all components and hardware items
from the box. Place the spreader hopper on its side.
Step 2: Install frame using (4) ¼-20 x 1½″Pan Head
Phillips bolts and (4) ¼-20 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.
TIP: coat stainless steel bolts with wax or grease
before tightening to prevent them from seizing.

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Step 3: Install impeller onto pinion shaft by pressing
the impeller as shown onto the pinion shaft and turning
the impeller while holding the pinion shaft to engage
with the COIN fully. Press down to secure.
Next, insert Cross Brace thru the Gearbox Brace as
shown.
Step 4: Install gearbox 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. The EarthWay logo is on the front of the
hopper.
Step 5: (A) Install lower handles onto the frame to
both sides as shown. Insert 2¼″bolt through second hole
in lower handle and through first hole in frame and install
locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
(B) Now insert 1½″bolt through first hole in lower
handle. Then through frame brace. Next into threaded
connector in cross brace. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
NOTE: Numbers on frame brace must be facing toward
gear box as shown.
(C) Next insert 1½″bolt through other end of frame brace
and through second hole in frame install locknut.
Step 6: Install the axle through the axle hole in the
lower handle and then through the gearbox and then
through the lower handle on the other side as shown.

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NOTE: Notch on bearings and lower handles. Bearings
must go through flat side of lower handle (from the
outside to the inside).
NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS STARTING WITH FIRST STEP. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Step 7: Slide axle bushing over axle and into axle
bearing to both sides as shown.
Step 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.
Step 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.

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TURN SPREADER UPRIGHT ON TO WHEELS.
Step 10: Insert 2″bolt through Gauge & Lever assembly,
next through upper handle, then the handle shaft and
then the other upper handle and secure with locknut.
TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE NOW

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Step 11: Insert pivot rod into shut-off plate as shown.
Turn to lock in place.
Step 12: Insert other end of pivot rod into pivot and
bracket assembly as shown. Turn to lock in place.
Step 13: Install handle shaft to lower handles and pivot & bracket assembly as shown. Using ¼-20 x 2″bolts and
locknuts. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS NOW.
Step 14: Install (1) ¼-20 Hex nut (not a locknut) on to
control rod as shown.

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Step 15: Install flattened 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 ¼-20 Hex nut
on to control rod.
Step 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.
NOTE: Tension on the flow control lever may be
adjusted by tightening or loosening the tension nut as
shown.
Step 17: Insert agitator to pinion shaft on inside of
hopper.
Note: the position of flat side of the agitator. This pin
should be installed as shown.
Step 18: Install debris screen into hopper, then insert ¼-
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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CUSTOMER SERVICE
574.848.7941 | [e-mail] | www.EARTHWAY.com | 1009 Maple Street, Bristol, IN 46507
ONE YEAR WARRANTY
EarthWay Products, Inc. warrants this product free of defects in original workmanship and materials for a period of one year 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)/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 for
examination and compliance with the terms of this warranty. Do not return any product without first receiving authorization from
EarthWay Products, Inc.
To seek remedy under this warranty, contact EarthWay Products, Inc. at 574-848-7491, [e-mail] or write to
EarthWay Products, Inc. 1009 Maple Street, Bristol, IN 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 specifically excluded. Due to the corrosive nature of most fertilizers and ice melt products, EarthWay
Products, Inc. makes no warranty against and specifically excludes part(s) or product degradation or failure due to corrosion or
its effects.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this spreader.
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.
Move stop bolt on rate gauge assembly to the proper setting.
While pushing spreader forward, pull control lever back to stop bolt.
To stop, push lever forward to close flow holes before you stop moving.
When finished, empty any remaining material from hopper.
Thoroughly wash spreader and dry before storing. A coating of light oil will help prevent corrosion.
If you use Rock Salt, remove agitator when in use to prevent damage to the GEARBOX.
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.

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NEW FEATURE
The SideSpred-Control™ is a new innovation that eliminates the need to use a side deflector, which can adversely affect
your application rate, to prevent material from being spread into flowerbeds, on sidewalks, or driveways. The
SideSpred-Control™ maintains the correct application rate while it is activated, giving you excellent results in seeding or
spreading while controlling the spread pattern on the left side of the spreader. The SideSpred-Control™ is an EarthWay
exclusive.
SideSpred-Control™ OPERATION
The SideSpred-Control™ lever is located under the right side of the hopper. To operate the SideSpred-Control™, slide
the control lever from the front to the back. This will activate the SideSpred-Control™ for a PARTIAL spread pattern and
prevent material from being spread to the left side of the spreader. Position the left wheel of your spreader 4″–6″from
the sidewalk, flowerbed, or driveway and spread as normal. When you have completed this spreading pass, close the
control lever to “0”, and then open the SideSpred-Control™ by sliding the control lever from back to the front, for a
FULL spread pattern.
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] to place an order with a credit card, or purchase online at
https://www.earthway.com/product-category/parts/ Questions? Email us at mailto:[e-mail]

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2170 Broadcast Spreader Parts List
KEY #
PART #
DESCRIPTION
1
40003
SQUARE SCREEN
2
60335
HOPPER ASSEMBLY
(2170/2170T)
3
33117
AGITATOR
4
12209
HOPPER BUSHING
5
36214
1/4-20 X 1 1/2" PHPMS S.S.
6
32103
1/4-20 NYLON INS LOCKNUT
ZINC
7
36210
1/4-20 X 1" HHMS S.S.
8
31120
1/4-20 X 2" HHCS ZINC
9
60300
PIVOT & BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
10
12147
SPACER (PIVOT LINK)
11
44251
PIVOT ROD
12
60298
GAUGE & LEVER ASSEMBLY
13
60175
UPPER HANDLE SQUARE
W/GRIP ea.
14
24500
AXLE, COINED
15
31100
1/4-20 X 1 1/2 HHMS ZINC
16
25223
HANDLE SHAFT SQ
17
42256
CONTROL ROD
18
31138
#8 X 3/8" PMT #8 HD COARSE
BLACK
19
36300
1/4-20 NYLON INSERT
LOCKNUT S.S.
20
32100
1/4-20 HEX NUT ZINC
21
36208
#6 X 3/8" TYPE 25 PHPS S.S.
22
12317SSC
SHUT OFF PLATE
23
25222
LOWER HANDLE SQ
24
25108
FRAME
26
25228
CROSS BRACE
(2150/2170/S25) 11.25”
27
31106
1/4-20 X 2 1/4" HHCS ZINC
28
12110
IMPELLER 9" Round Dished
29
25723
FRAME Foot
30
12274
GRIP (2150/2170) 7.5" LONG
31
60333
New Floating GEAR BOX
32
12148
AXLE BEARING KIT
33
12152
AXLE BUSHING KIT
34
33109
3/16" X 2" COTTER PIN ZINC
35
70138
PNEUMATIC DRIVE WHEEL
STUD
36
33108
3/16" X 1" COTTER PIN ZINC
37
11927
SHUTOFF SUPPORT- LARGE
38
60027
WING NUT ASSEMBLY
BLACK
39
37100
1/4-20 X 1" CARRIAGE BOLT
ZINC
You can find replacement Nuts and Bolts at
your local hardware store.