Earth Way 2170 User manual

PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THIS
SPREADER BEFORE RETURNING TO THE STORE. WECAN BE
REACHED VIA PHONE AT 800-294-0671 OR 574-848-7491
MONDAY—FRIDAY 9:OOAM ~ 3:00PM OR ONLINE AT
WWW.EARTHWAY.COM
ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
for
EarthWay EV-N-SPRED®
MODEL 2170
Broadcast Spreader
REV. 9-06
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 your spreader thoroughly after each use.
Wash between the shut off plate and bottom of the hopper.
 Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open the gearbox or dirt may enter.
 When using Rock Salt remove the agitator to prevent damage to the gearbox and remove salt from the hopper daily. Rock Salt will
reconstitute back into a solid block over night with humidity.
1. Remove and identify loose parts from carton.
2. Position hopper on side. Install frame using (4) 1/4-20
x 1-½” Pan Head Philips machine screws 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. PAGE 1
Pt. #52164
ROCK SALT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN
THIS SPREADER. REMOVE AGITATOR WHEN
USING ICE MELT.

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.
5. Install axle bearings to both lower
handles. NOTE: Notch on bearings and
lower handles. Bearings must go
through flat side of lower handle.
3. Install impeller onto pinion shaft. Insert 1/8” x 1-1/4” cotter pin
through impeller then through pinion shaft. Use hole nearest gear box.
Spread cotter pin to prevent from falling out. Next, install the Cross
Brace through the Gearbox Brace Support as shown above.
6. Install Lower Handles onto Axle to both sides as shown above. Now insert 1-1/2” bolt through first hole in lower handle, then through
frame brace, and finally into the threaded connector in the Cross Brace. [NOTE: Dimples on frame braces must be facing toward gearbox as
shown.] DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.
Next insert 1-1/2” bolt through other end of frame brace and through second hole in frame install locknut.
DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.
Now insert 2-1/4” bolt through second hole in lower handle and through first hole in frame..
NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS STARTING WITH FIRST STEP. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
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7. Slide axle bushing over axle and into axle
bearing to both sides as shown. 8. Install drive wheel to axle using 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.
10. NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLING GAUGE AND UPPER
HANDLES TO HANDLE SHAFT, UPPER HANDLES FEATURE
THREE POSITIONS FOR OPERATOR’S COMFORT. If opera-
tor chooses middle or upper positions, use handle spacer in hole
nearest to handle grips. Insert 1¾” 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) 1¾” bolts. Be sure gauge is on left hand
side. Tighten locknuts to gauge first. TIGHTEN NOW.
11. Insert pivot rod into shut off plate as shown. Turn to lock in
place. [ NOTE: EXTRA BEND IN ROD END ATTACHES TO THE
SHUT-OFF PLATE.]
12. Insert other end of pivot rod into pivot and bracket assembly
as shown. Turn to lock in place.
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9. Install coast wheel to axle using outside pin hole. As shown, insert 1” cotter pin
through axle (NOT THRU THE WHEEL). Bend with pliers to prevent pin from fal-
ling out. TURN SPREADER UPRIGHT ON TO WHEELS.
Axle bushing
Axle bearing
Slide Axle
bushing

13. Install handle shaft to lower handles
and pivot & bracket assembly as shown.
Using 1/4-20 x 1-3/4” bolts and lock-
nuts.
TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS NOW.
14. Install (1) 1/4-20 regular nut (NOT ALOCKNUT)on to control rod as shown.
Next install the two 1/4-20 x1” Stainless Steel bolts into holes locates on each
side of the hopper and secure with 1/4-20 lock nuts. Next slide Debris Screen
under the two bolts inside the hopper.
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 1/4-20
regular nut on to control rod.
DO NOT TIGHTEN NUTS YET.
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 CALI-
BRATED. Now tighten the nuts against the pivot bracket to pre-
vent change in calibration.
17. Insert agitator to pinion shaft on inside of hopper. Note:
Position of flat side of agitator. This pin should be installed as
shown.
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18. Tension on the flow control lever may be adjusted by
tightening or loosening the tension nut as shown.
WARRANTY
EARTHWAY guarantees this product to be free of defects
in original workmanship and materials for a period of 90-
days from sale to the original user. If any defect develops
during this period EARTHWAY will repair or replace this
product at no charge provided the defect is not the result of
mishandling or tampering and that this product is received
at the factory with shipping charges prepaid. For quicker
service you may call EARTHWAY at 800-294-0671 or 574
-848-7491, or write and describe the nature of the defect
and we will send repair parts to you. Due to the corrosive
nature of most fertilizers and ice melters, EARTHWAY
PRODUCTS, INC. makes no warranty or guarantee against
corrosion failure on models with plated steel or painted
steel frames. Clean and dry your spreader well after each
use. Warranty covers parts only, not any labor charges to
repair your spreader.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this
spreader.
1. Obtain proper setting for material to be used from the RATE
SETTING CHART included with this spreader.
2. Move stop bolt on rate gauge assembly to the proper setting.
3. While pushing spreader forward, pull control lever back to
stop bolt.
4. To stop, push lever forward to close flow holes before you
stop moving.
5. When finished, empty any remaining material from hopper.
6. Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before storing.
No oiling is necessary.
HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS
All spare parts listed herein may be ordered direct from the
manufacturer, EARTHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
Be sure to give the following information when ordering.
1. Model Number
2. Part Number
3. Part Description
Call [phone], 800-294-0671 or write for current
prices.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE
EarthWay Products, Inc .
1009 Maple Street
P.O. Box 547
Bristol, IN 46507
FOR YOUR RECORDS
_________________________________________
Date Purchased
_________________________________________
Store Name
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The settings furnished on the Rate Setting Chart 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,
EARTHWAY PRODUCTS, INC. makes no warranty as to
the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the
settings listed.

Key # Part # Description Key # Part # Description Key # Part # Description
1 40003 Screen 14 12344 Handle Spacer 29 36105 1/8" X 1 1/4" Cotter Pin
2 60335 Hopper Assembly, Includes Key #4 & 22 15 31100 1/4-20 X 1 1/2" Bolt 30 12274 Handle Grip
3 33117 Agitator 16 25223 Handle Shaft 31 60334 Gear Box & Axle Assembly
4 12209 Hopper Bushing 17 42256 Control Rod 32 12148 Axle Bearing
5 36214 1/4-20 X 1 1/2" PHPMS SS 18 31114 1/4-20 X 1-3/4" Bolt 33 12152 Axle Bushing
6 36300 1/4-20 Nylon SS Insert Locknut 20 32100 1/4-20 Hex Nut 34 33109 3/16" X 2" Cotter Pin
7 36210 1/4-20 X 1" Stainless Hex Head Bolt 22 12317 Shut Off Plate 35 70138 Drive Wheel/Coast Wheel
8 31120 1/4-20 X 2" Bolt 23 25222 Lower Handle 37 33108 3/16" X 1" Cotter Pin
9 60300 Pivot & Bracket Assembly 24 25106 Frame 38 60166R Optional Salt Deflector Kit
10 32103 1/4-20 Nylon Insert Locknut 25 44249 Frame Brace 39 60060R Optional Heavy Duty Rain Cover & Side Deflector Kit
11 44251 Pivot Rod 26 24704 Cross Brace 41 77002 Optional Heavy Duty Rain Cover
12 60298 Gauge & Lever Assembly 27 31106 1/4-20 X 2 1/4" Bolt
13 60175 Upper Handle Assembly, Includes Grip #30 28 12109 Impeller All hardware can be found at most local hardware stores.
EarthWay
Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 547
Bristol, Indiana 46507
[phone] or 800-294-0671
www.earthway.com
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