Gauge & linkage assembly – Earthway 2600APlus Medium-Duty Estate Broadcast Spreader User Manual
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1/4 - 20 Locknut
1/4 - 20 x 1-1/2” Bolt
1/4 - 20 x 1-1/2” Bolt
1/4 - 20
Locknut
Gauge & Linkage Assembly
Control Lever
& Gauge
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Pull the Control Lever back to #30 on the Gauge, then push the shut-off plate
forward until the shut-off and the drop holes are fully open. Now tighten the Hex Nut on
the ½” Carriage Bolt on the Linkage Assembly. Check to confirm calibration by closing the
Control Lever, then reopening to #30 and confirm that the drop holes are fully open.
13. Insert agitator to pinion shaft on inside of hopper.
NOTE: Position of flat side of the agitator as shown at the
right.
10. Attach Linkage Pivot with 1/4-20 x 1½” Hex Bolt, Flat
Washer, Spacer and Locknut as shown below. Next install
Control Rod into the Shut-Off Plate as shown at the right.
TIP: Make sure that the Control Rod is above the Lower
Handles.
60088
Gauge & Linkage
12147
Spacer
32103
1/4-20 Locknut
31100
1/4-20 X 1-1/2" Bolt
and 34108 Washer
41256
Control
Rod
36500
1/2” Carriage
Bolt
34100
Washer
32108
Hex Nut
60088
Linkage
12317
Shut-off
Plate
41256
Control
Rod
25304
Handle Shaft
12317
Shut-Off
Plate
60088
Linkage
32108
Hex Nut
34100
Washer
41256
Control
Rod
11. Using ½” Carriage Bolt, install through the Control Rod, Linkage and install the Flat
Washer and secure with Hex Nut to a loose fit to allow for CALIBRATION below. See
above right and below for details.