Earth Way 2170 User manual

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Qty 8
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Qty 2
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Qty 1
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Qty 6
12152
Qty 2 12148
Qty 2
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Qty 1
36214
Qty 4
33108
Qty 1
36210
Qty 2
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Qty 4
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Qty 4
1. Remove and identify all loose parts from carton.
(Qty 4 #36214)
1/4-20 X 1½”
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. TIP: coat stainless
steel bolts with wax or grease before tightening to prevent them from seizing.
7-2018 Pt# 52164 PAGE 1
2170 Commercial
Broadcast Spreader with SSC
ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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. 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 o󰀨 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.
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. HOT LINE: 574-848-7491 OR 800-294-0671, EMAIL: [e-mail]
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.
WARNING
This product may contain a chemical known
to the State of California to cause Cancer, or
Birth Defects, or Other Reproductive Harm.
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
ADVERTENCIA
Este producto puede contener un
componente químico conocida en el Estado
de California como causante de áncer,
defectos de nacimiento y otros daños al
sistema reproductor.
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Download the
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App in the Apple
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Axle
Bushing
Bearing
Frame brace
1/4-20 Locknut
Lower Handle
Bushing
Shut-Off
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Hex Head Bolt
STEP 5B
STEP 5C
1/4-20 x 2-1/4”
Hex Head Bolt
STEP 5A
Foot
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, and press down to
secure.
Next, insert Cross Brace thru the Gearbox Brace as shown above.
FR
ON
T
Impeller
Cross Brace
GEARBOX ASSEMBLY
Gearbox Brace
Pinion
Shaft
Press & turn
Impeller
to engage
Coin securely
Coin
F
R
ON
T
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.
Axle Bearing
Flat
Side
Notch
NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS STARTING WITH FIRST STEP.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
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5. A - Install lower handles onto the
frame to both sides as shown. Insert 2¼”
bolt through second hole in lower handle
and through rst hole in frame and install
locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
B - Now insert 1½” bolt through rst
hole in lower handle. Then through
frame brace. NOTE: Numbers 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.
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.
NOTE: Notch on bearings and lower
handles. Bearings must go through at
side of lower handle (from the outside to
the inside).

Bushing
Bushing
Install the axle
as shown above
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.
Coast wheel side
1” Cotter Pin
Drive wheel side
2” Cotter Pin
TURN SPREADER UPRIGHT ON TO WHEELS.
1/4-20 x 2”
Hex Head
Bolt
Gauge &
Lever Assembly
Upper Handles
1/4-20
Locknuts
Handle Shaft
Long end
Shut-Off
Plate
Pivot Rod
with extra bend
Rotate
Pivot
PAGE 3
Insert Pivot Rod
into Shut-Off
and rotate to secure
Angle
Attaching
Arm
Pivot
Rod
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
11. Insert pivot rod into shut-o󰀨 plate as shown.
Turn to lock in place.
12. Insert other end of pivot rod into pivot and bracket assembly as shown. Turn
to lock in place.

Control Rod
Tabbed Hole
Control Rod
Lever
Tension Nut
Gauge & Lever
30
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 o󰀨 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.
¼-20
Hex Nuts
Pivot
Bracket Control
Rod
Pivot
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 di󰀨erent 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, or purchase online at
www.earthway.com/parts Questions? Email us at [e-mail]
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Earthway Products, Inc. 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, Earthway Products, Inc.
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 Earthway. Earthway 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 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. 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 specically excluded. Due to the corrosive nature of most
fertilizers and ice melt products, Earthway Products, Inc. makes no warranty against and specically excludes part(s) or
product degradation or failure due to corrosion or its e󰀨ects, or the use of powdered materials. 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.
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 dry before storing. A coating of light oil will help prevent corrosion.
5If you use Rock Salt, remove agitator when in use to prevent damage to the GEARBOX.
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, owerbed, 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.
The SideSpred-Control™ is a new innovation that eliminates the need to use a side deector, which can adversely
a󰀨ect your application rate, to prevent material from being spread into owerbeds, 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.
NEW ~ NOUVEAU ~ NUEVO

2170 Broadcast Spreader ~ Parts List
KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION
140003 SQUARE SCREEN 22 12317SSC SHUT OFF PLATE
260335 HOPPER ASSEMBLY (2170/2170T) 23 25222 LOWER HANDLE SQ
333117 AGITATOR 24 25108 FRAME
412209 HOPPER BUSHING 25 44249 FRAME BRACE
536214 1/4-20 X 1 1/2" PHPMS S.S. 26 25228 CROSS BRACE (2150/2170/S25) 11.25”
632103 1/4-20 NYLON INS LOCKNUT ZINC 27 3110 6 1/4-20 X 2 1/4" HHCS ZINC
736210 1/4-20 X 1" HHMS S.S. 28 12110 IMPELLER 9" Round Dished
831120 1/4-20 X 2" HHCS ZINC 29 25723 FRAME Foot
960300 PIVOT & BRACKET ASSEMBLY 30 12274 GRIP (2150/2170) 7.5" LONG
10 12147 SPACER (PIVOT LINK) 31 60333 New Floating GEAR BOX
11 44251 PIVOT ROD 32 12148 AXLE BEARING
12 60298 GAUGE & LEVER ASSEMBLY 33 12152 AXLE BUSHING
13 60175 UPPER HANDLE SQUARE W/GRIP ea. 34 33109 3/16" X 2" COTTER PIN ZINC
14 24500 AXLE, COINED 35 70138 PNEUMATIC DRIVE WHEEL STUD
15 3110 0 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 HHMS ZINC 36 33108 3/16" X 1" COTTER PIN ZINC
16 25223 HANDLE SHAFT SQ 37 11927 SHUTOFF SUPPORT- LARGE
17 42256 CONTROL ROD 38 60027 WING NUT ASSEMBLY BLACK
18 31138 #8 X 3/8" PMT #8 HD COARSE BLACK 39 37100 1/4-20 X 1" CARRIAGE BOLT ZINC
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.
60166R
OPTIONAL
3-Side Salt
Deflector Kit
Earthway Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 547
Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: [phone]
www.earthway.com
Bolt Identifier
1-1/2”
1”
2”
2-1/4”
2-3/4”
You can nd replacement nuts & bolts at your local hardware store
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OPTIONAL
Heavy-Duty
Rain Cover
60060R
OPTIONAL
Heavy-Duty
Rain Cover
&
Side Deflector Kit

Pt. #53192
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1
0
1
5
3
0
Insert Control Rod
into the Pivot Bracket
Attach 1/4-20 Regular
Hex Nuts at these points.
Notice the position
of the double bend point.
It must be at this location
30
Broadcast Setting Matrix
Calibration Techniques
Shut-Off
Fully Open
Tighten
Screw
Slide Outer
Control Wire
to Calibrate
Cable Type Adjustment
Loosen/tighten screw on cable clamp then
slide outer cable in/out for calibration
Fig 2
Drop holes shown fully open.
How to ensure your spreader is properly calibrated Make sure the drop holes in the bottom of the hopper are fully open when the Rate Control handle is on #30. If not, please adjust control cable or control rod to allow for a full open hopper position at #30. Rod Type Adjustment
1. Open the shut-off so that the drop holes are completely open as illustrated to the right. 2. Review the Control Lever position - if it is set so that the forward edge is at #30, you are calibrated. If not, you need to adjust the control rod at the pivot bracket shown in Fig 1.
A. If your shut-off is not able to open fully as in step #1. Loosen the top nut a few turns, then loosen the lower nut so that it allows you to push the shut-off open fully. 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 in #1 above. B. If your shut-off is able to open fully as in step #1, but the Control Lever is not at #30. Loosen the top nut a few turns, then loosen the lower nut so that it allows you to push the Control Lever to #30. Next tighten each nut so that they contact the pivot bracket without moving it. Carefully tighten each nut fully so they do not loosen during use. Recheck adjust as outlined in #1 above. Cable Type Adjustment
1. Open the Control Lever so that the shut-off and drop holes are completely open as illustrated above right. 2. Review the Control Lever position so that the indicator is pointed to #30, if it is your calibration is correct. If not you need to adjust the control cable at the cable clamp on the underside of the hopper as shown in Fig 2.
A. If your shut-off is not able to open fully as in step #1. Loosen the cable clamp screw slightly so that you can slide the outer cable out so that the shut-off is fully open. Next tighten the cable clamp screw securely. Recheck adjustment as outlined in #1 above. B. If your shut-off is able to open fully as in step #1, but the Control Lever is not at #30. Loosen the cable clamp screw slightly so that you can slide the outer cable in so that the Control Lever opens to #30. Next tighten the cable clamp screw securely. Recheck adjustment as outlined in #1 above.
If you have any questions regarding the operation or assembly of your spreader please call us at 800-294-0671 or 574-848-7491 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern. Accessories and Repair Parts are also available at these numbers.
Fig 1

ESTABLISHING A SETTING RATE
Step 1: Determine the rate by dividing the bag weight by the coverage of the bag listed (Example:(37lbs/10,000square
feet = .0037), then multiply by 1,000 (.0037x1000 = 3.7lbs/1,000 square feet). That will give the suggested
LBS/1,000 square feet rate.
Step 2: Find the closest LBS/1,000 square feet in Broadcast Setting Matrix below, based on the material particle size.
(Example: 2.0 LBS/1,000 square feet = Spreader Setting of 9, 11, or 13 based on particle size)
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, EPI makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings listed.
FULL Rate (one pass) HALF Rate (two passes)
SPREAD PATH
© 2018 Earthway Products, Inc. All rights reserved
SIDEWALK
DRIVEWAYDRIVEWAY
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FLOWER
BED
FLOWER
BED
Does not change the setting rate
GRANULAR MATERIAL
PARTICLE SIZES: Fine/Small

Medium

Large

(1/16" SAND) (3/32") (1/8") ICE MELT
LBS. PER 1,000 SPREAD SPREAD SPREAD SPREAD SPREAD SPREAD
SQUARE FEET SETTING WIDTH FT METERS SETTING WIDTH FT METERS SETTING WIDTH FT METERS
1 LB. 616' 4.9m 10 13.5' 4.1m 11 16' 4.9m
2 LBS. 916' 4.9m 11 13.5' 4.1m 13 16' 4.9m
3 LBS. 12 16' 4.9m 13 13.5' 4.1m 14 16' 4.9m
4 LBS. 14 16' 4.9m 14 13.5' 4.1m 17 16' 4.9m
5 LBS. 16 16' 4.9m 16 13.5' 4.1m 19 16' 4.9m
6 LBS. 19 16' 4.9m 17 13.5' 4.1m 21 16' 4.9m
7 LBS. 22 16' 4.9m 20 13.5' 4.1m 22 16' 4.9m
8 LBS. 25 16' 4.9m 21 13.5' 4.1m 24 16' 4.9m
9 LBS. 28 16' 4.9m 23 13.5' 4.1m 26 16' 4.9m
10 LBS. 30 16' 4.9m 25 13.5' 4.1m 30 16' 4.9m
GRASS SEED
LBS. PER 1,000 FINE SPREAD SPREAD COARSE SPREAD SPREAD
SQUARE FEET SETTING WIDTH FT METERS SETTING WIDTH FT METERS
2 LBS. 11 8.5' 2.6m 16 11' 3.4m
3 LBS. 16 8.5' 2.6m 18 11' 3.4m
4 LBS. 18 8.5' 2.6m 21 11' 3.4m
5 LBS. 20 8.5' 2.6m 24 11' 3.4m
GRANULAR MATERIAL
PARTICLE SIZES: Fine/Small

Medium

Large

(1.5mm SAND) (2mm) (3mm)
SPREAD SPREAD SPREAD SPREAD SPREAD SPREAD
SETTING WIDTH FT METRES SETTING WIDTH FT METRES SETTING WIDTH FT METRES
5 6 16' 4.9m 10 13.5' 4.1m 11 16' 4.9m
10 916' 4.9m 11 13.5' 4.1m 13 16' 4.9m
15 12 16' 4.9m 13 13.5' 4.1m 14 16' 4.9m
20 14 16' 4.9m 14 13.5' 4.1m 17 16' 4.9m
24 16 16' 4.9m 16 13.5' 4.1m 19 16' 4.9m
29 19 16' 4.9m 17 13.5' 4.1m 21 16' 4.9m
34 22 16' 4.9m 20 13.5' 4.1m 22 16' 4.9m
39 25 16' 4.9m 21 13.5' 4.1m 24 16' 4.9m
44 28 16' 4.9m 23 13.5' 4.1m 26 16' 4.9m
49 30 16' 4.9m 25 13.5' 4.1m 30 16' 4.9m
GRASS SEED
FINE SPREAD SPREAD COARSE SPREAD SPREAD
SETTING WIDTH FT METRES SETTING WIDTH FT METRES
10 11 8.5' 2.6m 16 11' 3.4m
15 16 8.5' 2.6m 18 11' 3.4m
20 18 8.5' 2.6m 21 11' 3.4m
25 20 8.5' 2.6m 24 11' 3.4m
BROADCAST SPREADER SETTING MATRIX for 2150/2170 models with dished impellers
Grams PER Square
Metre
Grams PER Square
Metre
Calibration: Start by ensuring that your spreader calibration is
correct. Make sure the drop are fully open when the Rate Control
handle is on #30. If not, please adjust control rod at the pivot to
allow for a full open hopper holes with the handle at position at
#30.
Calibration: Start by ensuring that your spreader calibration is
correct. Make sure the drop holes are fully open when the Rate
Control handle is on #30. If not, please adjust control rod at the
pivot to allow for a full open hopper holes with the handle at
position at #30.