Earth Way Polar Tech 90365 User manual

65LB Professional
Ice Melt Spreader
MODEL # 90365 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
90365Ice Melt Spreader_M52162 JULY 2021 PAGE 1
Prior to assembly, you will
need the following tools:
Needle nose pliers
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench or ½” box wrench
Thank you for selecting
EarthWay for your
spreader needs. Our
production team in
Northern Indiana takes
pride in building this
spreader. Our customer support team is standing
ready to ensure your success. Please contact us
at www.EarthWay.com to see our full line of
commercial, lawn & garden tools.
NOTE: The large opening is designed to allow ice
melt to flow through spreader without the need
for an agitator. This unit is not designed for
fertilizer.
For spreading fertilizer, please select the right
tool – an EarthWay precision fertilizer spreader.
¼-20 x 1”
¼-20 x 1-1/2”
¼-20 x 1-1/2”
¼-20 x 2”
¼-20 x 2-1/4”
3/16 x 2”
3/16 x 1”
¼-20 Hex SS
¼-20 Nylon
Lock SS
Axle Bushing
Axle Bearing
15
ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
ICE MELT - LARGE OPENING
Visit our
EarthWay
website to view the
assembly video

65LB Professional
Ice Melt Spreader
MODEL # 90365 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Assembly Steps
STEP 1: Open carton and remove the handle assembly,
wheels, and spreader from carton.
STEP 2: Turn spreader upside-down on to the hopper.
STEP 3: Ensure that the axle bearings are pushed into the
axle bushing on both sides as shown. Install drive wheel
(both wheels are interchangeable) 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.
STEP 4: Install coast wheel to axle, then 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.
GEARBOX &
AXLE ASSEMBLY
Lower
Handle
Frame
Brace
Cross Brace
Axle
Bearing

65LB Professional
Ice Melt Spreader
MODEL # 90365 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Step 5: Install handle shaft to lower handles and pivot & bracket assembly as shown
using 2” bolts and locknuts. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS NOW.
Step 6: (This step is only required if you want to change the position of the
handles). NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLING GAUGE AND UPPER HANDLES TO
HANDLE SHAFT, UPPER HANDLES FEATURE THREE POSITONS FOR OPERATOR’S
COMFORT. If operator chooses middle or upper positions, use handle spacer in
hole nearest to handle grips.
Insert 2” bolt through upper handle, then through handle spacer through other upper handle
and secure with locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN LOCKNUT YET. TIGHTEN THIS
NUT LAST.
Now slide the UPPER HANDLE assembly over the HANDLE SHAFT (on
the end with the bolt holes closer to the end). Install gauge & lever using
(2) 2” bolts. Be sure gauge is on left hand
side. Tighten locknuts to gauge first.
TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE NOW.
Step 7: Install Control Rod by inserting
flattened end of Control Rod into Lever on
Gauge as shown. Turn to lock in place.
{Make sure that there is a plain ¼ -20 Hex
Nut threaded about halfway up the
threads}.
Push lever forward to full OPEN setting. Align and push the
Control Rod through the angle attached to the Pivot Bracket. Now
install ¼ -20 regular nut on to Control Rod. {One nut on either side
of the angled plate}.
Next pull pivot & bracket back so that the shut off plate in the
hopper is in the full open position and adjust the Hex Nuts on the
Pivot Bracket angle to secure the angled bracket. Now tighten the
nuts against the pivot angled bracket to prevent change in
calibration.

65LB Professional
Ice Melt Spreader
MODEL # 90365 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
90365Ice Melt Spreader_M52162 JULY 2021 PAGE 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of 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 dry before storing. A coating of light oil will help prevent corrosion.
HELPFUL HINTS
Read the directions before assembly.
If your spreader does not spread evenly, be sure “FRONT” on the GEARBOX points to the front of the spreader. The
impeller must turn clockwise when pushing forward. Reversing the GEARBOX during assembly will cause issues.
Your spreader is calibrated for three miles per hour, which is a brisk walking speed. Slower or faster speeds will
change the spread pattern. Do not use powdered materials as it will damage the gearbox.
Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open the GEARBOX or dirt may enter.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
[e-mail] | www.EARTHWAY.com | 1009 Maple Street, Bristol, IN 46507
ONE YEAR WARRANTY
EarthWay Products, Inc. warrants this product free of defects in original workmanship and materials for a period of one year 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)/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 for
examination and compliance with the terms of this warranty. Do not return any product without first receiving authorization from
EarthWay Products, Inc.
To seek remedy under this warranty, contact EarthWay Products, Inc. at [e-mail] or write to EarthWay
Products, Inc. 1009 Maple Street, Bristol, IN 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 specifically excluded. Due to the corrosive nature of most fertilizers and ice melt products, EarthWay
Products, Inc. makes no warranty against and specifically excludes part(s) or product degradation or failure due to corrosion or
its effects.

65LB Professional
Ice Melt Spreader
MODEL # 90365 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS – CALL or EMAIL:
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65LB (90365) High Output Broadcast Spreader Parts List
SERIES
PART #
DESCRIPTION
SERIES
PART #
DESCRIPTION
1
40003
HOPPER ASSEMBLY KIT (2.1 – 2.6)
8
60175
OPERATOR T-HANDLES
2
99342
HOPPER ASSEMBLY KIT (2.1 – 2.6)
9
60333
GEARBOX & IMPELLER SHAFT KIT (9.1-9.2)
3
38144
HARDWARE KIT (3.1 - 3.92)
10
12110
IMPELLER
4
60266
CONTROL KIT & X-BRACE KIT (4.1- 4.5)
11
70138
13” PNEUMATIC TIRE
5
60603
LOWER FRAME ASSY KIT (5.1 – 5.6)
4.3
60298
GAUGE & LEVER ASSEMBLY
6
25222
HANDLE TO FRAME AXLE ARMS (6.1 & 6.2)
12
77003
HEAVY DUTY RAIN COVER ACCESSORY
7
25223
HANDLE SHAFT - SQUARE
60600
THREE SIDE DEFLECTOR KIT
20