Earth Way 2600A-Plus User manual

Estate Broadcast

Spreader

MODEL # 2600A-Plus ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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For spreading, please utilize the

following spreader settings:

Spreader

Setting

Lbs sq

foot

Grams sq

meter

11 1.0 5

13 2.0 10

14 3.0 15

16 4.0 20

17 5.0 25

18 6.0 30

19 7.0 35

20 8.0 40

22 9.0 45

23 10.0 50

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.

Note: Your EarthWay spreader includes a feature

called side spread control. This feature turns off

fertilizer from being spread to the left side. To

activate this feature, slide the lever below the

hopper to the right (if standing behind the

spreader) and walk along a sidewalk or flowerbed

that is 12”-14” on your left side. Fertilizer will

not spread to the left. This feature is better than

a deflector as no material is wasted by the

deflector.

HELPFUL HINTS

▪Make sure the ARROW 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 plate after each use.

Fertilizer stuck on the impeller blades 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. A coating of

light spray oil on all metal parts will help prevent corrosion,

pay special attention to coating the inside of the steel

tubing.

Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open

the gearbox or dirt may enter.

Assembly and Operation Instructions

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove and identify all loose parts from carton

2. Position hopper as shown to the right. Install frame using (4) #10 x 1 ¼” Flat Head Phillips screws. TIGHTEN

THESE NOW

3. Install gear box by inserting the pinion shaft into hole in center of hoppers

bottom. The ARROW on the gearbox must point to FRONT of the hopper.

Follow label instructions on hopper.

4. Install lower handles onto Frame and secure with ¼-20 x 2¼” bolt through

hole in Frame Braces and through the hole in frame

Warning

Remove agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent gearbox

damage

Next, SLIDE THE AXLE (COAST WHEEL SIDE FIRST) through the right

side lower handle and into the gearbox (with the arrow facing the

FRONT), you will need to rotate the axle to engage with the gearbox,

then through the left side lower handle.

Assembly and Operation Instructions

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5. Install the bearings over the axle and press into the notches of the lower handle as

shown to the left.

6. Install drive wheel to axle using pin hole nearest to lower

handles as shown. Insert 1 ¾” Cotter pin through wheel

and through axle. Bend with pliers to prevent pin from

falling out.

7. Install coast wheel to axle using outside pin hole. As

shown, add the flat washer, and insert ¾” Cotter pin through axle (not thru wheel). Bend with pliers to prevent

pin from falling out.

8. Install Handle Shaft as shown below using (2) ¼-20 x 1 ½” Hex Bolt and (2)

¼-20 Locknuts.

10. Attach Linkage Pivot with ¼-20 x 1 ½” 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.

---IMPORTANT---

TURN SPREADER UPRIGHT ON TO WHEELS.

Upper Handle

/4 - 20 Lock-nut

/4 - 20 x 1-1/2” Bolt

Handle Shaft

/4 - 20 Lock-nut

9. Insert (2) ¼-20 x 1 ½” Hex bolt

through Gauge and Linkage

Assembly, then through the Upper

Handle, Handle Shaft, Upper

Handle and secure with (2) ¼-20

Locknuts as shown to the right.

Assembly and Operation Instructions

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13. Insert agitator to pinion shaft on inside of hopper. NOTE: Position of flat side

of the agitator as shown at the right.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this spreader.

1. Obtain proper setting for material to be used from the RATE SETTING MATRIX included with this spreader.

2. Move stop bolt on rate gauge assembly to the proper setting for the material that you are spreading.

3. While pushing spreader forward, pull the Control Lever back to stop bolt.

4. To stop, push lever forward to close flow holes before you stop moving.

5. When finished, empty any remaining material from hopper.

6. Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before storing. Spray all metal surfaces (inside & outside) with WD40

or other light oil to help prevent corrosion.

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.

12. CALIBRATION: THIS STEP ENSURES THAT YOUR SPREADER IS PROPERLY

ADJUSTED TO GIVE YOU A CORRECT STARTING POINT TO APPLY MATERIALS AT

THE CORRECT SETTING. 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 full

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.

Assembly and Operation Instructions

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Assembly and Operation Instructions

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HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS

All spare parts listed herein may be ordered direct from the manufacturer. Be sure to give the following information when ordering.

1. Model Number

2. Part Number

3. Part Description

You can contact us by calling (574) 848-7491 to place an order with a credit card, or purchase online at

https://www.earthway.com/product-category/parts/ Questions? Email us at s[email protected]

2600APlus Broadcast Spreader Parts List

Key

Part #

Description Key # Part # Description

19115

.875" ID. X 4" IL. BLACK GRIP

37100

1/4-20 X 1" CARRIAGE BOLT ZINC

25403

UPPER HANDLE

31106

1/4-20 X 2 1/4" HHCS ZINC

32103

1/4-20 NYLON INS LOCKNUT ZINC

25107

FRAME

36500

#10-24 X 1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT SS

31138

#8 X 3/8" PMT #8 HD COARSE BLACK

33117

AGITATOR

12221

New SSC SHUT OFF PLATE

12220

GEAR BOX BUSHING

31108

#10 X 1 1/4" TYPE A FHPS ZINC

60089

HOPPER ASSEMBLY

12248

IMPELLER DISHED

60088

GAUGE & LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

60451

GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

31100

1/4-20 X 1 1/2 HHMS ZINC

12167

SPACER BEARING

34108

9/16" OD. X .257 ID. WASHER ZINC

12206

DUST COVER (GEAR BOX) RND

12147

SPACER

33107

1/8" X 1 3/4" COTTER PIN S.S.

41256

CONTROL ROD

70149

9 IN PNEUMATIC WHEEL

34100

#10 FLAT WASHER SS

34103

1"OD X 17/32"ID X 1/32" WASHER ZINC

32108

10-24 HX. NUT ZINC PLATED

33106

1/8" X 3/4" COTTER PIN ZINC

25304

HANDLE SHAFT

23519

AXLE

25210L

LOWER HANDLE Assembly - Left

60027

WING NUT ASSEMBLY BLACK

25210R

LOWER HANDLE Assembly - Right

CUSTOMER SERVICE

574.848.7491 | 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 574-848-7491, 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 ag ainst and

specifically excludes part(s) or product degradation or failure due to corrosion or its effects.

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