C24HD & C24HDS Assembly and Operating Instructions

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1 C24HD & C24HDS Assembly and Operating Instructions PLEASE CONTACT US: 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: or , HELPFUL HINTS: READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY ;; 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 regularly. To prevent rust, coat all metal parts (inside and out) including the chassis tubes with a light oil or corrosion preventative spray. Wash between the shut off plate and bottom of the hopper and allow to dry before next use.. ;; Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open the gearbox or dirt may enter. ;; If you 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 if left in the hopper overnight and will damage your gearbox if pushed with the block in place. IF YOUR SPREADER COMES SEMI ASSEMBLED, SKIP TO STEP #7 Handle Shaft Upper Handle Gauge & Lever Cross Brace Control Rod WARNING Do not use air tools to assemble. To prevent seizing, spray all nuts & bolts with oil, grease, wax, or other lubricant. Impeller Pivot Rod Frame Brace Pivot Lower Handles Gauge Overlay is snapped over the metal gauge. Replace the stop bolt assembly to secure overlay on the gauge. Foot Frame Gearbox Axle 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. 1. Remove and identify all of the loose parts from carton. 36 Qty Qty Qty 18 For C24HD Only MADE IN THE USA (Qty 4 #36214) 1/4-20 X 1½ Phillips Panhead (Qty 4 #360) 1/4-20 SS Locknut Qty Qty 4 2. Position hopper on side. Install frame using (4) 1/4-20 x 1 ½ Pan Head Phillips 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 Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Pt# 2142 PAGE 1

2 EV-N-SPRED EV-N-SPRED FRONT GEARBOX ASSEMBLY Impeller Pinion Shaft 1/8 x 1-1/4 Cotter Pin (#3610) Cross Brace Gearbox Brace FRONT 3. Install impeller onto pinion shaft. Insert 1/8 x 1¼ cotter pin through impeller then through pinion shaft. Use hole nearest gear box. Spread cotter pin to prevent from falling out. Next, install the Cross Brace through the Gearbox Brace Support as shown above. 4. Install Gearbox 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. EarthWay. Install the Lower Handles: insert 2¼ bolt with cupped washer (C24HD) through second hole (approximately in the middle of the Lower Handle) in lower handle and through first hole in frame and secure with locknut. A. Now insert 1½ bolt through first hole in lower handle, then through frame brace, and finally into the threaded connector in the Cross Brace. [NOTE: Numbers on frame braces must be facing toward gearbox as shown.] Install the Foot into the Frame and align the bolt holes in the Foot and the Frame (a Phillips screwdriver or large nail is helpful to align the parts) B. Next insert 1½ bolt through other end of frame brace and through second hole in frame through the foot and install cupped washer (C24HD) and locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. Frame brace ¼-20 x 1½ and cupped washer Step A Step B ¼-20 x 2¼ and cupped washer Step Impeller Gearbox Assembly Cross Brace Shut-Off Foot Frame ¼-20 x 1½ Lower Handle ¼-20 Lock nut and cupped washer Notice cupped washer locations - on C24HD only TIP: Position cupped washers between nut or bolt head and chassis PAGE 2 NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS STARTING WITH FIRST STEP. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

3 Install the axle as shown above Coast wheel side 1 Cotter Pin Drive wheel side 2 Cotter Pin 6. Install the axle through the lower handle and then the gearbox and finally, through the other lower handle. Now install the 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 Install coast wheel to axle, and then using outside pin hole on the axle (as shown on the left), insert 1 cotter pin through axle [NOTE: The cotter pin does not go through the wheel]. Bend with pliers to prevent pin from falling out. TURN SPREADER UPRIGHT ON TO WHEELS 7. NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLING THE GAUGE & LEVER ASSEMBLY AND UPPER HANDLE TO THE HANDLE SHAFT, SELECT THE BEST POSITION FOR THE OPERATOR S COMFORT. You can select lower or upper positions for best fit to the operator s height. Insert 2 ¾ bolt through the Gauge, then upper handle and finally through handle shaft. See example to the right. DO NOT TIGHTEN LOCKNUT YET. 8. Insert pivot rod into shut off plate as shown below. [TIP: Insert rod end from the top, then push down & turn to lock in place.] 9. Insert other end of pivot rod into pivot and bracket assembly as shown. [TIP: Insert rod end from the side that has the angle attached to the bracket, then turn to lock in place as shown at the right and above. The correct positioning of the Pivot Bracket has the Angle and Attaching Arm facing away from the gearbox.] 2 Position Handle Lower Position Upper Position ¼-20 Lock Nut and (Cupped Washer for C24HD) ¼-20 x 2¾ ¼-20 x 2¼ and (Cupped Washer for C24HD) Angle Insert Pivot Rod into Shut-Off and rotate to secure Attaching Arm Notice cupped washer locations for C24HD assembly PAGE 3

4 10. Install handle shaft to lower handles and pivot & bracket assembly as shown. Using (4) 1 ¾ bolts with cupped washers (C24HD) and (4) locknuts (2) cupped washers (C24HD). [TIP: Attach right side first with cupped washers on both nuts and bolts, then attach left (Pivot Bracket) side with washers only on the bolt side] TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS NOW. 11. Install flattened end of control rod in to lever on gauge into Control Rod Tabbed hole as shown. Turn to lock in place. Setting # NEXT: Install (1) 1/4-20 Hex Nut [not a locknut] on to Control Rod and thread halfway as shown below. 1 ¼-20 X 1¾ ¼-20 and (Cupped Washer Lock Nut for C24HD) and (Cupped Washer for C24HD) 10 Gauge & Lever 10 1 Control Rod Tabbed Hole Insert Control Rod into Pivot Bracket Lever Tensioning Nut Control Rod CALIBRATION POINT Attach ¼-20 REGULAR (NOT LOCKNUTS) Hex Nuts at these points. Notice the position of the double bend point. Notice cupped washer locations for C24HD assembly 12. 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. [TIP: If the lever does not move easily, loosen slightly to make this step easier] Now install 1/4-20 regular nut on to Control rod. DO NOT TIGHTEN NUTS YET. 13. Pull lever back to setting as shown. Next push pivot & bracket forward so that the shut off plate in the hopper is in the full open position. [NOTE: THE SETTING OF ON THE GAUGE & LEVER ASSEMBLY MUST OPEN THE SHUT-OFF COMPLETELY FOR PROPER CALIBRATION.] Now tighten the nuts against the pivot bracket to prevent change in calibration. Test by opening and closing the Gauge & Lever a few times to ensure an accurate calibration. 14. Tension on the flow control lever may be adjusted by tightening or loosening the tension nut as shown above. 1/4-20 x 1 Stainless 1/4-20 Lock Nut Stainless 1. Install the two 1/4-20 x 1 Stainless Steel bolts into holes located on each side of the hopper and secure with 1/4-20 lock-nut. Next slide Debris Screen under the two bolts inside the hopper. PAGE Insert Agitator to pinion shaft on inside of hopper. NOTE: Position of flat side of agitator. This pin should be installed as shown above.

5 17. 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. SPREAD PATH FULL Rate (one pass) HALF Rate (two passes) Spread Pattern Both ports open Both ports closed Each adjustable port has 8 positions One port closed 2013 Earthway Products, Inc. All rights reserved 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. -YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Earthway Products, Inc. warrants this product free of defects in original workmanship and materials for a period of -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 , techsupport@earthway. com or write to Earthway Products, Inc. P.O. Box 47 Bristol, Indiana 4607 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. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this spreader. 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. 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. Apply coating of light oil to help prevent corrosion. If you use Rock Salt, remove agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent damage to the gearbox. Earthway Products, Inc Maple Street, PO Box 47 Bristol, IN 4607 For Your Records Date Purchased Place of Purchase HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS All spare parts listed may be ordered direct from EarthWay Products, Inc. Be sure to give the following information when ordering. Model Number Part Number Part Description Call (74) , , or parts@earthway. com for current prices. PAGE

6 OPTIONAL Heavy-Duty Rain Cover 60060R OPTIONAL Heavy-Duty Rain Cover & Side Deflector Kit Earthway Products, Inc. P.O. Box 47 Bristol, Indiana 4607 (74) or Bolt Identifier 1 1-1/ / R OPTIONAL 3-Side Deflector Kit 2-3/ EarthWay Settings Lesco Settings C24HD & C24HDS Professional Broadcast Spreader Key # Part # Description Key # Part # Description Standard Settings (12196) Gauge Overlay and OPTIONAL Lesco Settings (1219) Gauge Overlay SQUARE SCREEN /4-20 X 2 1/4" HHCS S.S HOPPER ASSEMBLY HANDLE SHAFT STAINLESS STEEL AGITATOR HANDLE SHAFT PAINTED /4-20 X 1 1/2" PHPMS S.S /4-20 HEX NUT STAINLESS STEEL 360 1/4-20 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT S.S PIVOT ROD /4-20 X 1" HHMS S.S CONTROL ROD HOPPER BUSHING GAUGE & LEVER ASSEMBLY SHUT OFF PLATE ASSEMBLY - PROFESSIONAL /4-20 X 2 3/4" HHCS S.S LOWER HANDLE COMPLETE - STAINLESS STEEL GRIP 9.7" LONG LOWER HANDLE COMPLETE - PAINTED UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY W/GRIPS C-SERIES PAINTED PIVOT & BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY W/GRIPS C-SERIES STAINLESS /4-20 X 1 1/2" HHCS S.S #6 X 3/8" TYPE 2 PHPS S.S FRAME BRACE SHUTOFF SUPPORT- LARGE CROSS BRACE (11.12") SHUTOFF SUPPORT- SMALL FRAME STAINLESS STEEL #8 X 3/8" PMT #8 HD COARSE BLACK FRAME PAINTED /4 CUPPED WASHER S.S IMPELLER (9" DIA) /4-20 X 1 3/4" HHCS S.S /8" X 1 1/4" COTTER PIN S.S WING NUT ASSEMBLY BLACK NEW FLOATING GEAR BOX /4-20 X 1" CARRIAGE BOLT ZINC BEARING (COMMERCIAL) EACH SPACER /16 X 2" COTTER PIN S.S AXLE, COINED " DIA PNEUMATIC TIRE DRIVE FRAME FOOT PAINTED /16 X 1" COTTER PIN S.S SS FRAME FOOT STAINLESS STEEL

7 Using the EV-N-SPRED Dual Port PRO Adjustable Shut-Off System The 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 180 o 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 1/3 rd 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 1/3 rd 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 180 o spread pattern. EV-N-SPRED Dual Port PRO System Setup Test all material prior to beginning your spreading job. You will need a 0 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. Spread Pattern FINE MEDIUM LARGE Adjustable Throwing Ports with 8 repeatable settings to balance the left or right spread pattern to the center. Gauge & Lever 1 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 - feet ( meters Medium/Mixed (½ the size of a BB), spread width is feet ( meters) Small/Fine (the size of sand), spread width is feet ( meters) 2. Add a small amount of the material into the spreader, enough to cover the bottom (2-3 in / - 7 cm) and begin to test for spread width. Set the stop on the gauge to #1 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 WIDTH Spread Pattern

8 ADJUSTING THE EV-N-SPRED DUAL PORT SHUT-OFF SYSTEM 1. 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 Spread Pattern Spread width in feet Length needed for 1,000 Sq Ft Spread width in feet Length needed for 1,000 Sq Ft ESTABLISH THE SETTING RATE 2. 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. END COVERAGE AREA i.e. 1,000 SQ FT START 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.

9 2014 Earthway Products, Inc. All rights reserved. EarthWay EV-N-SPRED, FLEX-SELECT, and SPRAY-PRO are registered trademarks of Earthway Products, Inc. Use of trademarks are prohibited unless approved by Earthway Products, Inc Maple Street Bristol, Indiana 4607 Pt. #3192 Broadcast Setting Matrix EV-N-SPRED Calibration Techniques 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 #. If not, please adjust control cable or control rod to allow for a full open hopper position at #. 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 #, 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 #. Loosen the top nut a few turns, then loosen the lower nut so that it allows you to push the Control Lever to #. 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 #, 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 #. Loosen the cable clamp screw slightly so that you can slide the outer cable in so that the Control Lever opens to #. Next tighten the cable clamp screw securely. Recheck adjustment as outlined in #1 above. Fig 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 If you have any questions regarding the operation or assembly of your spreader please call us at or Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern. Accessories and Repair Parts are also available at these numbers, or online at Drop holes shown fully open. Tighten Screw Shut-Off Fully Open Fig 2 Slide Outer Control Wire to Calibrate Cable Type Adjustment Loosen/tighten screw on cable clamp then slide outer cable in/out for calibration

10 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. 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. All spread widths are determined by particle size and weight. CHART 1 B A G W E I G H T BAG COVERAGE IN SQUARE FEET,000 10,000 1,000 LBS/1,000 SQ FT LBS LBS LBS LBS LBS LBS LBS LBS LBS LBS LBS GRAMS/SQ METER LBS./1,000 SQ FT SPREADER SETTING Grams 1.0 LBS Grams 2.0 LBS Grams 3.0 LBS Grams 4.0 LBS Grams.0 LBS. 17 Grams 6.0 LBS Grams 7.0 LBS Grams 8.0 LBS Grams 9.0 LBS Grams 10.0 LBS. 23 SPREAD PATH FULL Rate (one pass) HALF Rate (two passes) SPREAD WIDTHS FOR DIFFERENT PARTICLE SIZES Particle Size English Metric Small/Fine (Sand) Medium (Half BB) Large (Full BB) -7ft m 7-9ft m 9-12ft m SPREAD WIDTH FOR DIFFERENT SIZE GRASS SEED Seed Size English Metric Fine -7ft m Coarse 7-10ft m CLOSE CONTROL SPREAD WIDTH OPEN CONTROL Maintain a consistent walking speed of 2-3mph or the application rate will change. OPEN CLOSE