Earth Way EV-N-SPRED User manual

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
EV-N-SPRED®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, or online at www.earthway.com/parts
Fig 1
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CHART 1
BAG COVERAGE IN
SQUARE FEET
5,000 10,000 15,000
LBS/1,000 SQ FT
B
A
G
W
E
I
G
H
T
5 LBS. 1.0 0.5 0.3
10 LBS. 2.0 1.0 0.7
15 LBS. 3.0 1.5 1.0
18 LBS. 3.6 1.8 1.2
20 LBS. 4.0 2.0 1.3
25 LBS. 5.0 2.5 1.7
30 LBS. 6.0 3.0 2.0
35 LBS. 7.0 3.5 2.3
40 LBS. 8.0 4.0 2.7
45 LBS. 9.0 4.5 3.0
50 LBS. 10.0 5.0 3.3
SPREAD WIDTHS FOR DIFFERENT
PARTICLE SIZES
Particle Size English Metric
Small/Fine
(Sand) 5-7ft. 1.5 -2.1m
Medium
(Half BB) 7-9f t. 2.1-2.7m
Large
(Full BB) 9-12f t. 2.7-3.7m
SPREAD WIDTH FOR DIFFERENT
SIZE GRASS SEED
Seed Size English Metric
Fine 5-7ft. 1.5 -2.1m
Coarse 7-10f t. 2.1- 3.1m
ESTABLISHING A SETTING RATE
Step 1: Use Chart 1 to estimate the number of LBS/1,000 square feet of coverage
(Example: 20 LB. bag with 10,000 square foot coverage = 2.0 LBS/1,000
square feet)
Step 2: Find the closest LBS/1,000 square feet in Chart 2 that you estimated using
Chart 1 (Example: 2.0 LBS/1,000 square feet = Spreader Setting of 13)
Step 3: Determine the Spread Width by evaluating the particle or seed size in
Chart 3 to determine the Spread Width between Spread Paths
METRIC RATE SETTING
Determining a Setting Rate
Use chart below to determine the Setting Rate based on Grams/Square
Meter of coverage as directed on the bag.
GRAMS/SQ
METER
LBS./1,000
SQ FT
SPREADER
SETTING
5 Grams 1.0 LBS. 11
10 Grams 2.0 LBS. 13
15 Grams 3.0 LBS. 14
20 Grams 4.0 LBS. 16
25 Grams 5.0 LBS. 17
30 Grams 6.0 LBS. 18
35 Grams 7.0 LBS. 19
40 Grams 8.0 LBS. 20
45 Grams 9.0 LBS. 22
50 Grams 10.0 LBS. 23
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
OPEN CLOSE
OPEN
CONTROL
CLOSE
CONTROL SPREAD
WIDTH
Maintain a consistent walking
speed of 2-3mph or the
application rate will change.
All spread widths are determined by particle
size and weight.