Earth Way Ev-N-Spred M24SSD Series User manual

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ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EarthWay Ev-N-Spred
®
M24SSD Series Broadcast Spreader
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 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.
1. Remove and identify loose parts from carton.
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2. Position hopper on side. Install frame using (4) 1/4-20
x 1-1/2” 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.

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.
3. Install impeller onto pinion shaft. Insert 1/8” x 1 ” cotter pin
through impeller then through pinion shaft. Use hole nearest gear box.
Spread cotter pin to prevent from falling out.
5. A- Install lower handles onto axle to both sides as shown.
Now insert 1 1/2” 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 YET. B - Next insert 1 1/2”
bolt through other end of frame brace and through second hole in
frame install locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. C - Now in-
sert 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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6. In- stall 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. Next slide the wheel spacer and then the outer wheel and cotter pin through the axle only.
8. NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLING GAUGE AND UPPER
HANDLES TO HANDLE SHAFT, UPPER HANDLES FEA-
TURE THREE POSITIONS FOR OPERATOR’S COM-
FORT. You can select lower, middle or upper positions for best
fit to the operator. Insert 2¾” bolt through the Gauge, then upper
handle and finally through handle. DO NOT TIGHTEN
LOCKNUT YET.
9. Insert pivot rod into shut off plate as shown. Turn to lock in
place.
10. Insert other end of pivot rod into pivot and bracket assembly
as shown. Turn to lock in place.
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7. Install inner coast wheel to axle, then wheel spacer and then the outer coast
wheel and install cotter pin using outside 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 WHEELS.

11. Install handle shaft to lower handles and pivot & bracket assembly as shown. Using (4) 1 ½” bolts and (4) locknuts.
Tighten bolts and nuts now.
12. Install (1) 1/4-20 regular nut (not a locknut) on to con-
trol rod as shown.
13. 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.
14. 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 prevent
change in calibration.
15. Insert large hair pin clip to pinion shaft on inside of hopper.
Note: Position of flat side of hair pin clip. This pin should be in-
stalled as shown.
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16. 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 origi-
nal 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 pro-
vided 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 fertil-
izers and ice melters, EARTHWAY PRODUCTS, INC. makes no
warranty or guarantee against corrosion failure on models with
plated steel or painted steel frames. Clean your spreader well after
each use. Warranty covers parts only, but not labor charges.
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 hop-
per.
 Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before stor-
ing. 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] or write for current prices.
DO NOT RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR
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, EARTH-
WAY PRODUCTS, INC. makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings listed.
17. For normal operation both plates should
be fully opened. To reduce flow to the left
side, partially or completely close the plate
over the rear (large) hole. To reduce flow to
the right side, partially or completely close
the plate over the front (small) hole. Close
both plates for a narrow center spread pat-
tern. WARNING: If the optional side de-
flector is being used in the down position, the
plate over the rear (large) hole MUST BE
CLOSED or an over application of material
will occur.

EarthWay
Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 547
Bristol, Indiana 46507
[phone]
www.earthway.com
®
Key # Part # Description Key # Part # Description
1 40003 Screen 25 N/A *1/4-20 X 2 1/4" Bolt
2 60219 Hopper Assembly, Includes Key #7 & 8 27 60299 Pivot & Bracket Assembly
3 33117 Agitator 29 N/A *1/4-20 Hex Nut
4 N/A *1/4-20 X 1 1/2" PHPMS SS 32 44251 Pivot Rod
5 N/A *1/4-20 NYLON Locknut 33 42256 Control Rod
6 N/A *1/4-20 X 1" Bolt 34 24301 Handle Shaft C24SS
7 12209 Hopper Bushing 35 60298 Gauge & Lever Assembly
8 12278 New Pro Shut-Off Plate 36 N/A *1/4-20 X 2 3/4" Bolt
9 24202 Lower Handle W/Bearings C24SS Stainless 38 12273 Handle Grip
11 N/A *1/4-20 X 1 1/2" Bolt 40 60070 Upper Handle Assembly C24SS W/Grip
12 42237 Frame Brace 42 77002 Optional Heavy Duty Rain Cover
13 24704 Cross Brace 44 60060R Optional Heavy Duty Rain Cover & Side Deflector Kit
14 24103 Frame C24SS 45 60166R Optional Salt Deflector
15 12109 Impeller 46 22609 Wheel Spacer M24SSD
16 N/A *1/8" X 1" Cotter Pin 12151 Rectangle Shut Off Plate Washer
18 60227 Gear Box & Axle Assembly 36223 #6 x 1/2" Shut Off Plate Screw
21 N/A *3/16" X 2" Cotter Pin 38146 Hardware Package M24SSD
22 19117 Drive Wheel /Coast Wheel
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Source locally, can be found in most hardware stores
24 N/A *3/16" X 1" Cotter Pin