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1. Remove and identify all loose parts from carton.

(Qty 4 #36214)1/4-20 X 1½”

Phillips Panhead

(Qty 4 #36300)1/4-20 SS Locknut

2. Position hopper on side. Install frame using (4) 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” Pan Head Phillips bolts 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......TIP: coat stainless steel bolts with wax or grease before tightening to prevent them from seizing.

DO NOT TIGHTEN WITH POWER TOOLS

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2170Pro Broadcast sPreaderASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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: TECHSUPPORT@EARTHWAY.COM

IF YOUR SPREADER COMES SEMI ASSEMBLED, SKIP TO STEP #7

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. To prevent rust, please coat all metal surfaces, also inside tubes where possible, with a light oil or WD-40. 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. ; If you must use 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 and will damage your spreader.

ROCK SALT and POWDERED MATERIALS should not be used in this spreader as it will

damage gearbox and can void warranty. Use only granular materials.

MADE IN THE USA

Gearbox AssemblyDrive wheel

Coast wheel

Frame brace

1/4-20 Locknut

Impeller

Cross Brace

Frame

Lower Handle

Bushing

Shut-Off1/4-20 x 1-1/2”Hex Head Bolt

Step 6BStep 6C

1/4-20 x 2-1/4”Hex Head Bolt

Step 6A

Axle

Bushing

3. Install impeller onto pinion shaft. Insert 1/8”x 1¼” cotter pin through impeller then through pinion shaft. Use hole closest to the gear box. Spread cotter pin to prevent from falling out.

Next insert Cross Brace thru the Gearbox Brace as shown above.Finish by sliding the Axle into the Gearbox as shown above. NOTE: Ensure that the Axle is exactly as shown above.

FRONT

PinionShaft

1/8 x 1-1/4”Cotter Pin (#36105)Impeller

Cross Brace

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY

Gearbox Brace

FRONT

EarthWay EarthWayEV-N-SPRED EV-N-SPRED

®®

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.

Axle Bearing

FlatSide

Notch

5. Install axle bearings to both lower handles. NOTE: Notch on bearings and lower handles. Bearings must go through flat side of lower handle.

6. A - Install lower handles onto axle to both sides as shown. Insert 2¼” bolt through second hole in lower handle and through first hole in frame and install locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN. B - Now insert 1½” bolt through first hole in lower handle. Then through frame brace. NOTE: Numbers on frame brace must be facing toward gear box as shown. Next into threaded connector in cross brace. DO NOT TIGHTEN. C - Next insert 1½” 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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Bushing

Bushing

Install the axle as shown above

7. Slide axle bushing over axle and into axle bearing to both sides as shown.

8. Install drive wheel onto the axle and align with the cotter 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.

9. Install coast wheel onto the axle fully, then using outside cotter pin hole, insert 1” cotter pin through axle (not thru the wheel). Bend with pliers to prevent pin from falling out.

Coast wheel side1” Cotter Pin

Drive wheel side2” Cotter Pin

TURN SPREADER UPRIGHT ON TO WHEELS.

1/4-20 x 2” Hex Head

Bolt

Gauge &Lever Assembly

HandleSpacer

Upper Handles

1/4-20Locknuts

POSITIONSLOWER

UPPER

Handle Shaft

Long end

Shut-OffPlate

Pivot Rodwith extra bend

RotatePivot

Insert Pivot Rodinto Shut-Off

and rotate to secure

Angle

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10. NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLING GAUGE AND UPPER HANDLES TO HANDLE SHAFT, UPPER HANDLES FEATURE TWO POSITIONS FOR OPERATOR’S COMFORT. Select one of the positions for comfortable use. If operator chooses the upper position, use handle spacer in hole nearest to handle grips as shown to the right. 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 and locknuts. Be sure gauge is on left hand side. Tighten locknuts to gauge first. TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE 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.

Control RodTabbed Hole

Control Rod

Lever Tension Nut

Gauge & Lever

30

1/4 - 20 Lock-nut

1/4 - 20 x 2” Bolt

Pivot Bracket

Long EndHoles are farther

from one endHandle Shaft

14. Install (1) 1/4-20 Hex nut (not a locknut) on to control 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 Hex nut on to control rod.

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 CALIBRATED. Now tighten the nuts against the pivot bracket to prevent change in calibration.

17. Tension on the flow control lever may be adjusted by tightening or loosening the tension nut as shown.

¼-20Hex Nuts

Pivot Bracket Control

Rod

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18. Insert agitator to pinion shaft on inside of hopper. Note: the position of flat side of the 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 2” bolts and (as shown) and locknuts. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS NOW.

1/4-20 x 1”Hex Head Bolt

Stainless1/4-20 Lock Nut

Stainless

19. Install debris screen into hopper, then insert 1/4-20 x 1” Stainless Steel Hex Bolt thru the hole in the side wall of the hopper. Secure with Stainless Steel lock nut - TIGHTEN WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY

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Pro sHUt-off adjUstments:For normal operation both doors should be fully opened. To reduce flow to the left side, partially or completely close the door over the rear (LARGE) hole. To reduce flow to the right side, partially or completely close the door over the front (SMALL) hole. Close both doors for a narrow center spread pattern.

WARNING: If the optional side deflector 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.

The settings furnished on the 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 these conditions, Earthway Products, Inc. makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings listed.

Spread PatternEach adjustable port

has 8 positions

One port closed

Both ports closed

Both ports open

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSBefore filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this spreader.

5 Obtain proper setting for material to be used from the enclosed SETTING MATRIX included with this spreader, or from our web site under the MANUALS SECTION.

5 Move stop bolt on rate gauge assembly to the proper setting. 5 While pushing spreader forward, pull control lever back to stop bolt. 5 To stop, push lever forward to close flow holes before you stop moving. 5 When finished, empty any remaining material from hopper. 5 Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before storing. A coating of light oil will help prevent corrosion. 5 If you use Rock Salt, remove agitator to prevent damage to the gearbox.

Earthway Products, Inc.1009 Maple Street, PO Box 547

Bristol, IN 46507For Your Records

Date Purchased

Place of Purchase

HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTSAll spare parts listed may be ordered direct from

Earthway Products, Inc. Be sure to give the following information when ordering.Model NumberPart Number

Part DescriptionCall (574) 848-7491, 800-294-0671, or online at

www.earthway.com/parts

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYEarthway Products, Inc. warrants this product free of defects in original workmanship and materials for a period of 5-Years 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) or 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 at owners’ expense 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 574-848-7491, techsupport@earthway.com or write to Earthway Products, Inc. P.O. Box 547 Bristol, Indiana 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. Clean and dry your spreader thoroughly after each use, as a preventative measure, coat all metal parts with a light oil or silicon spray.

FULL Rate (one pass) HALF Rate (two passes)

SPREAD PATH

© 2013 Earthway Products, Inc. All rights reserved

2170Pro Broadcast Spreader ~ Parts ListKey # Part # Description Key # Part # Description

1 40003 SQUARE SCREEN 22 12278 SHUT OFF PLATE ASSEMBLY - COMMERCIAL

2 60219 HOPPER ASSEMBLY 23 25222 LOWER HANDLE SQUARE

3 33117 AGITATOR 24 25106 FRAME

4 12209 HOPPER BUSHING 25 44249 FRAME BRACE

5 36214 1/4-20 X 1 1/2" PHPMS S.S. 26 25228 CROSS BRACE 11.25”

6 32103 1/4-20 NYLON INS LOCKNUT ZINC 27 31106 1/4-20 X 2 1/4" HHCS ZINC

7 36210 1/4-20 X 1" HHMS S.S. 28 12109 IMPELLER (9" DIA)

8 31120 1/4-20 X 2" HHCS ZINC 29 36105 1/8" X 1 1/4" COTTER PIN S.S.

9 60300 PIVOT & BRACKET ASSEMBLY 30 12274 GRIP (2150/2170) 7.5" LONG

10 12147 SPACER (PIVOT LINK) 31 60333 New Floating GEAR BOX

11 44251 PIVOT ROD 32 12148 AXLE BEARING

12 60298 GAUGE & LEVER ASSEMBLY 33 12152 AXLE BUSHING

13 60175 UPPER HANDLE SQUARE W/GRIP ea. 34 33109 3/16" X 2" COTTER PIN ZINC

14 12344 HANDLE SPACER (2150/2170) SQ. 35 70138 PNEUMATIC DRIVE WHEEL STUD

15 31100 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 HHMS ZINC 36 33108 3/16" X 1" COTTER PIN ZINC

16 25223 HANDLE SHAFT SQ 37 11926 SHUTOFF SUPPORT- SMALL

17 42256 CONTROL ROD 38 11927 SHUTOFF SUPPORT- LARGE

18 31138 #8 X 3/8" PMT #8 HD COARSE BLACK 39 60027 WING NUT ASSEMBLY BLACK

19 36300 1/4-20 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT S.S. 40 37100 1/4-20 X 1" CARRIAGE BOLT ZINC

20 32100 1/4-20 HEX NUT ZINC 41 24500 AXLE, COINED

21 36208 #6 X 3/8" TYPE 25 PHPS S.S.

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60166ROPTIONAL3-Side Salt Deflector Kit

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Using the EV-N-SPRED® Dual Port PRO Adjustable Shut-Off SystemThe EV-N-SPRED® Dual Port PRO Adjustable Shut-Off System is included on all professional models and allows the operator to balance the spread pattern evenly across the full 180o spread width, regardless of the weight or size of granular material. By closing either the right and or left side throwing ports you can balance the spread pattern to exacting precision without compromising spread width or application rate.

Each EV-N-SPRED® Dual Port PRO Adjustable Shut-Off System drop hole has a corresponding 1/3rd coverage area on the spread width of the spreader leaving a feathered-edge for overlapping the spread path. The illustration to the right shows each port and the corresponding 1/3rd coverage area of the spread path. These ports can be adjusted to effectively balance the spread pattern, giving equal amounts of material across the full 180o spread pattern.

EV-N-SPRED®Dual Port PRO System SetupTest all material prior to beginning your spreading job. You will need a 50’ measuring tape, a small scale to weigh the material, bucket or container to hold the material for re-weighing, chalk or a line marking device, and (7) low baking tins. Using the EarthWay® Bag Calibrator #77016 can greatly reduce the time needed for determining the Setting Rates on any material but is not mandatory to establish a setting rate.

1. Evaluate the material being spread by comparing it to the following standard as a reference. Large/Heavy is the size of a BB (⅛ in / 3mm), spread width is 20 - 30 feet (7.6 - 9.1 metersMedium/Mixed (½ the size of a BB), spread width is 16 - 20 feet (4.8 - 7.6 meters) Small/Fine (the size of sand), spread width is 12 - 16 feet (3.7 - 4.8 meters)2. Add a small amount of the material into the spreader, enough to cover the bottom (2-3 in / 5 - 7 cm) and begin to test for spread width.Set the stop on the gauge to #15 and push the spreader several feet /meters at normal walking speed on a flat hard surface (where the material will be visible), and OPEN the lever to the STOP while continuing to walk for 3-4 paces, and CLOSE the shut-off and STOP (don’t move the spreader from that position). Measure the spread width and evaluate the spread pattern for even distribution on either side of the spread width center line. TIP: Typical spread width references are listed above. The spread width that you measure is used to calculate the actual Setting Rate for the material.

Spread Pattern

Adjustable Throwing Portswith 8 repeatable settingsto balance the left or right

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Spread Pattern

SPREAD WIDTH

Gauge & Lever15FINE MEDIUM LARGE

ADJUSTING THE EV-N-SPRED® DUAL PORT SHUT-OFF SYSTEM3. Next, using the (7) low baking tins position, them in a straight line on 2-foot centers across the spread width as shown at the right. Adjust the left or right variable throwing ports to EVEN THE SPREAD pattern. TIP: For large/heavy materials, close the LEFT SIDE (LINES) port slightly before you start your EV-N-SPRED® test. For small/light materials, open the LEFT SIDE (LINES) port fully and close the RIGHT SIDE (DOTS) port slightly before you start your EV-N-SPRED® test. With BOTH ports closed, the spread is only from the center port, and will give you a 3-4ft spread width in the center of the spreader - great for medians.Begin pushing the spreader several feet before the line of tins and at normal walking speed. Walk along the Center Line, and OPEN the Lever to the STOP 3-4 paces before the line of tins and continue walking past the tins 1 or 2 paces and CLOSE the Lever and STOP. Visually evaluate the material in the baking tins to determine if your spread pattern is balanced - having the same amount of material in each baking tin. Empty each tin back into the spreader, adjust the ports and RETEST until you are satisfied that the coverage is balanced.

ESTABLISH THE SETTING RATE4. Remove the material from the hopper, and mark the distance that you need to travel with the spreader to attain the designated coverage area - i.e. 1,000 square feet using the spread width you determined earlier. Above is a chart to help determine the distance needed for 1,000 square foot calculation. Mark the START and END POINTS on the surface required for the test.Weigh a small amount (10-20lbs/4-9kg) of the material, and add that into to the spreader. Using the Setting Matrix included with the spreader, estimate a setting rate based on material manufacturers recommendations and adjust the STOP on the Gauge to that position. Now to test, start walking 1-2 paces before the START LINE and OPEN the Lever to the stop and then CLOSE when you cross the END POINT LINE.Pour the remaining material from the spreader and weigh to calculate the amount applied over the area. Adjust the Setting Rate to a higher number if you need to increase the application rate, or to a lower number if you applied too much in the test. You may need to repeat this process to acquire the exact rate.

The EV-N-SPRED® Dual Port PRO Adjustable Shut-Off System ensures that EarthWay® Professional spreaders evenly spread all types of fertilizers, seed, ice melt, or other granular products, and is only available from EarthWay®.

Spread width in feet

Length needed for 1,000 Sq Ft

Spread width in feet

Length needed for 1,000 Sq Ft

7 142’ 11” 14 71’ 5”8 125’ 15 66’ 8”9 111’ 1” 16 62’ 6”

10 100’ 17 58’ 10”11 90’ 11” 18 55’ 7”12 83’ 4” 19 52’ 7”13 76’ 11” 20 50’

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COVERAGE AREAi.e. 1,000 SQ FT

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