Earth Way EV-N-SPRED 2150 User manual

ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
for
EarthWay EV-N-SPRED®
MODEL 2150
Broadcast Spreader rev 10-06
1. Remove and identify loose
parts from carton.
2. Position hopper upside down and install frame using
(4) #14 x 1-1/2” flat head Phillips screws.
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Pt. #52157
ROCK SALT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN THIS
SPREADER. REMOVE AGITATOR WHEN USING ICE MELT.
#14 X 1-1/2”
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]
HELPFUL HINTS:
 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 after each use as some fertilizer
may become stuck on the impeller blades and 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.
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 re-
constitute back into a solid block over night with humidity and will damage your spreader.

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.
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 ⅛”x 1-1/4” cotter pin
through impeller then through pinion shaft. Use hole closest to the
gear box. Spread cotter pin to prevent from falling out.
6. A- Install lower handles onto axle to both sides as shown. Insert 2 ¼”
bolt through second hole in lower handle and through first hole in frame
install locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
B- Now insert 1 ½” bolt through first 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 1 ½” 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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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” cot-
ter 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 operator
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 LOCK-
NUT 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.
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 falling out.
TURN SPREADER UPRIGHT ON TO WHEEL.
Axle bushing
Axle bearing
Slide Axle
bushing

14. Install (1) 1/4-20 regular nut (not a locknut) on to con-
trol rod as shown.
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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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.

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 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 guar-
antee against corrosion failure on models with plated steel or
painted steel frames. Clean and dry your spreader thoroughly
after each use. Warranty covers parts only, not any labor
charges to repair or replace those parts.
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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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this
spreader.
 Obtain proper setting for material to be used from the RATE
SETTING CHART included with this spreader.
 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 allow to dry before storing.
No oiling is necessary.
 Remove agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent gearbox
damage.
DONOT RETURN TODEALER FOR REPAIR
EARTHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
1009 Maple Street
P.O. Box 547
Bristol, IN 46507
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Date Purchased
Store Name
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] or 800-294-0671 or write for current prices.

Key# Part # Description Key # Part # Description
1 40002 Screen 21 33108 3/16" X 1" Cotter Pin
2 60332 Hopper Assembly, Includes Key #4 & 5 22 31100 1/4-20 X 1 1/2" Bolt
3 33117 Agitator 23 31106 1/4-20 X 2 1/4" Bolt
4 12220 Hopper Bushing 24 44251 Pivot Ro
d
5 12317 Shut Off Plate 25 60300 Pivot & Bracket Assembly
6 25222 Lower Handle 26 31114 1/4-20 X 1-3/4" Bolt
7 25106 Frame 27 31120 1/4-20 X 2" Bolt
8 32103 1/4-20 Nylon Locknut 28 25223 Handle Shaft
9 44249 Frame Brace 29 42256 Control Ro
d
10 24704 Cross Brace 30 32100 1/4-20 Hex Nut
11 31104 #14 X 1 1/2" Flat Head Screw 31 12274 Handle Grip
12 12109 Impeller 34 60298 Gauge & Lever Assembly
13 36105 1/8" X 1" Cotter Pin 35 60175 Upper Handle, Includes Grip
15 60333 Gear Box & Axle Assembl
y
36 12344 Square Handle Spacer
16 12148 Axle Bearing 38 77001 Optional Heavy Duty Rain Cove
r
17 12152 Axle Bushing 40 60043R Optional Heavy Duty Rain Cover & Side Deflector Kit
18 33109 3/16" X 2" Cotter Pin Stainless Steel 41 60166R Optional Salt Deflector Kit
19 70138 Drive Wheel/Coast Wheel 38075 Hardware Package
Nuts & bolts are available at most localhardware stores
EarthWay
Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 547
Bristol, Indiana 46507
[phone]
www.earthway.com
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