EARTHWAY 90365 65lb Professional Ice Melt Broadcast Spreader Instruction Manual

65LB Professional
Ice Melt Spreader

MODEL # 90365
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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90365 65lb Professional Ice Melt Broadcast Spreader

Prior to assembly, you will need the following tools:

Needle nose pliers| #2 Phillips screwdriver| Adjustable wrench or ½” box wrench
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Thank you for selecting Earth Way 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 Earth Way precision fertilizer spreader.

ASSEMBLY HARDWARE

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 Pin-Pipe Lynch Spring 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 Lynch pin through axle (not thru the wheel). Bend with pliers to prevent pin from falling out.

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 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.

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

[email protected] | www.EARTHWAY.com | 1009 Maple Street, Bristol, IN 46507

ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Earth Way 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, Earth Way 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 Earth Way.
Earth Way 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 Earth Way Products, Inc.
To seek remedy under this warranty, contact Earth Way Products, Inc. at [email protected] or write to Earth Way 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, Earth Way Products, Inc. makes no warranty against and specifically excludes part(s) or product degradation or failure due to corrosion or its effects.

HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS – CALL or EMAIL:
TURF DEPOT 800-305-9255 or [email protected]

TURF DEPOT 800-305-9255 or [email protected]
90365Ice Melt Spreader_M52162 December 2022

References

• Spreaders, Fertilizer, and Garden Tools for Your Lawn - EarthWay
• Spreaders, Fertilizer, and Garden Tools for Your Lawn - EarthWay

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