Earthway F13130H Kit High Output Tray Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- EARTHWAY
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Earthway F13130H Kit High Output Tray Instruction Manual
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:574-848-7491 or 800-294-0671, email: [email protected]
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, wash between the
shut-off plate and bottom of the hopper regularly. To prevent rust, coat all
metal parts (inside and out) including the frame tubes with a light oil,
silicon spray, or Fluid Film®.
√ Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open the gearbox or
dirt may enter.
√ When using Rock Salt to prevent damage to the gearbox 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 salt in
place.
ASSEMBLY
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY:
Install agitator, bend the agitator up slightly to
prevent contact with the standard output tray,
and install debris screen
(press over 1/4 turn fasteners to secure)
TRAY INSTALLATION
SPREAD PATH
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.
1009 Maple Street, PO Box 547
Bristol, IN 46507
For Your Records
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 574-848-7491,
800-294-0671, or email: parts@earth-
way.com for current prices.
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 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 Setup
Test 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.
- 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 28 – 36
feet (8.5 – 11 meters)
Medium/Mixed (½ the size of a BB), spread width is 20 – 24 feet (6.1 –
7.3 meters)
Small/Fine (the size of sand), spread width is 16 – 18 feet (4.8 – 5.5
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.
ADJUSTING THE EV-N-SPRED® DUAL PORT SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
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 (CIRCLES) 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 RATE
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®.
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