Earthway 2170 Commercial Broadcast Spreader - Manual (Page 2)

Gearbox & Axle Assembly
Drive wheel side
Coast wheel side
Frame brace
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Hex Head Bolt
1/4-20 x 2-1/4”
Hex Head Bolt
1/4-20 Locknut
Impeller
Cross Brace
Dimples
Frame
Lower Handle
Pivot Rod
Shut-Off
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Pan Head Bolt
Step 6B
Step 6C
Step 6A
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.
FRON
T
Pinion
Shaft
1/8 x 1-1/4”
Cotter Pin (#36105)
DRIVE WHEEL
HOLE
COAST WHEEL
HOLE
Impeller
Cross Brace
Gearbox & Axle Assembly
Gearbox Brace
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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
Flat
Side
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 install locknut. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
B - Now insert 1½” bolt through first hole in lower handle. Then through frame brace.
NOTE: Dimples 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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