EARTHWAY M80ECM 12-Volt Professional Broadcast Spreader Instruction Manual

EARTHWAY M80ECM 12-Volt Professional Broadcast Spreader

Product Information: MODEL #M80ECM 12 Volt Broadcast Spreader With Mount

The MODEL #M80ECM is a 12 Volt Broadcast Spreader designed for commercial and lawn & garden use. The spreader comes with a mount and is produced by the EarthWay production team in Northern Indiana. The spreader is built to ensure optimal performance and success. The spreader comes with helpful hints and operating instructions to ensure safe and efficient usage.

Assembly Instructions
Before assembly, read the directions carefully. Always wear protective clothing, eye wear, and dust mask to prevent contact with chemicals and other materials being applied with this machine. Remove any material in the hopper before lifting or detaching this machine from the vehicle. Care must be taken when lifting this machine so as not to cause personal injury or equipment damage.

Mounting Instructions
Position the M80 on the vehicle so that the vertical center frame brace is positioned at the edge of the vehicle, this will allow a full 180-degree spread pattern. Connect only the black wire (ground) to the negative (-) post on the battery. Connect the other wire (marked as Positive) to the positive (+) post on the battery.

Calibration Instructions
To calibrate the spreader, loosen set-screw on Calibration Bracket and set adjustment dial to 0 Closed. Activate switch to extend to the STOP. Slide Calibration Bracket to ensure shut-off is closed. Calibration is now complete.

Operating Instructions
To operate safely, read, understand, and follow all product label information provided on the material being applied. The Setting Rate is adjusted on the ECM on the rear of the spreader, see page 4 for details. To calculate rate settings, follow the instructions provided on page 3. It is important to only make rate adjustments with the shut-off in the closed position.

Customer Support and Warranty
For customer support, contact support@earthway.com or visit www.earthway.com. The spreader comes with a one- year warranty.

THANK YOU
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.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Read the directions before assembly.
• Always wear protective clothing, eye wear, and dust mask to prevent contact with chemicals and other materials being applied with this machine.
• Remove any material in the hopper before lifting or detaching this machine from the vehicle.
• Care must be taken when lifting this machine so as not to cause personal injury or equipment damage. Never attempt to install this machine to the vehicle alone. Recruit the help of someone to assist when attaching and detaching this machine from the vehicle.
• Refer to the material packaging for precautionary measures required when handling material to be applied.
• Before attaching this machine, consideration must be given to the load capacity of the vehicle. Refer to the owner’s manual of the vehicle for rated load capacity. Be sure to take into account the weight of this machine is 30lbs. and the weight of the material to be places into the hopper when calculating the total load.

Assembly

WARNING
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ANY SPINNING OBJECT, SHUT-OFF PLATE, SHUT-OFF MECHANISM LINKAGE, AND THE INSIDE OF THE HOPPER, EXTREME INJURY CAN OCCUR.
HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY:

• Read, understand, and follow all product label information provided on the material being applied.
• The Setting Rate is adjusted on the ECM on the rear of the spreader see page 4 for details.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Position the M80 on the vehicle so that the vertical center frame brace is positioned at the edge of the vehicle, this will allow a full 180 degree spread pattern.
Shown in photo is a cross-bed mounting frame.

Connect only the black wire (ground) to the negative (-) post on the battery. Connect the other wire (marked as Positive) to the positive (+) post on the battery

CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Loosen set-screw on Calibration Bracket
• Set adjustment dial to “0” Closed
• Activate switch to extend to the “STOP”
• Slide Calibration Bracket to ensure shut-off is closed
• Calibration is now complete

M80 Frame Detail

To Calculate RATE SETTINGS:

• Step 1: Determine how much material is to be applied per 1,000 sq./ft.
• Step 2: Measure off 50 feet, preferably on a paved surface such as a parking lot.
• Step 3: Weigh out enough of the material to be applied to fill the hopper at least half full. Record the weight for future use
• Step 4: With the unit mounted on the vehicle and the hopper at least half full of the material to be spread, position the vehicle far enough before the beginning of the 50-foot test area so that the vehicle will achieve the desired speed before you reach the starting line.
• Step 5: Select the Setting Rate position that you feel would be an appropriate setting on the ECM Module from 1 to 11.

ECM Rate Adjustment

• Start the vehicle in motion and as you cross the starting line (of the 50 feet) move the rate lever to the open position against the stop. Take care to be aware of what is going on around you maintaining control of the vehicle.
• Continue from the starting line with the unit spreading the material. As you cross the finish line move the rate lever to the closed position.
• Stop the vehicle and note the width of the spread path that was just completed.
• Return to the start point and empty the remaining material from the hopper into your weighing container and re-weigh.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this spreader. (Practice the following steps)

• Turn the motor switch to the “ON” POSITION, so that the impeller is turning before going on to the next step.
• While driving forward turn the ECM Control switch (wide top switch) to the “ON” POSITION, this opens the shut off plate on the spreader.
• To stop the flow of material, turn the ECM Control switch to the “OFF” POSITION, then turn the motor off when finished.
• When finished empty any remaining material from hopper.
• Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before storing. Lubricate all moving parts with a graphite or silicon spray.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

SUPPORT@EARTHWAY.COM | 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 support@earthway.com 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.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

(Machinery Directive & Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives)
Herewith we declare that the machinery described below is in accordance with the relevant health and safety requirements of the EC Council Directives concerned with Machinery and Electromagnetic Compatibility. No alterations are to be made to the machine without prior consultation and approval of Earthway Products, Inc. otherwise the Declaration may become invalid. This equipment must be commissioned, used, and maintained strictly in accordance with the operating and maintenance instructions issued with the machine. Operators must be trained in accordance with the recommendations given in the operating and maintenance instructions issued with the machine.
Description of Machine: EarthWay® M80 12-volt Broadcast Spreader

HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS

CALL or EMAIL
TURF DEPOT 800-305-9255 or earthway@turfdepot.com

M80ECM Parts List

SERIES| PART #| DESCRIPTION| SERIES| PART #| DESCRIPTION
1| 11926| SHUTOFF SUPPOR- SMALL| 18| 36300| ¼ – 20 NYLON INSERT LOCK S.S.
2| 11927| SHUTOFF SUPPORT- LARGE| 19| 36305| ¼ – 20 HEX NUT STAINLESS STEEL
3| 12109| IMPELLER (9” DIA)| 20| 36400| 5/8” OD. X 9/32” ID WASHER S.S.
4| 12209| HOPPER BUSHING (C24/C25)| 21| 41260| ACTUATOR MODULE MOUNTING BRACKET (M80ECM)
5| 12278| SHUT OFF PLATE ASSEMBLY| 22| 41277| CONTROL ROD (M40ECM)
6| 12364| MODIFIED MOTOR CAP| 23| 42293| REAR DEFLECTOR (M80ECM)
7| 12311| MOTOR CAP| 24| 53226| HOPPER LABEL
8| 12315| SQUARE SCREEN| 25| 60145| CALIBRATING BRACKET ASSEMBLY
9| 19168| 1 ¼ TUBE CAP| 26| 60327| MOTOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
10| 19170| DRAIN PORT CAP 2” 2OC| 27| 60409| HOPPER ASSEMBLY (M80)
11| 31155| SCREW #6-32 X 3/4 PHIL-PNHD SS| 28| 60472| CONTROL PENDANT (ECM)
12| 31138| #8 X 3/8” PMT #8 HD| 29| 60482| MOTOR ASSEMBLY (ECM SERIES)
13| 70179| MOTOR 12V 19:1 HELICAL PINION| 30| 60543| FRAME ASSEMBLY (M80ECM)
14| 36101| HAIR PIN CLIP S.S.| 31| 77032| STRAIN RELIEF
15| 36209| 1/4 -20 X 1 ¾ “HHCS S.S| 32| 77053| HEAVY DUTY RAIN COVER
16| 36210| ¼ -20 X 1” HHMS S.S| 33| 77059| ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
17| 36223| #6 X ½ “TYPE “A” PHPS S.S| | |

References

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

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