Earth Way M40 User manual

Operation and Assembly Manual

for the

EarthWay M40 12-volt

Broadcast Spreader

WARRANTY

EARTHWAY guarantees this product to be free of defects in original workmanship and materials for a period of 90-days from sale to the

original user. If any defect develops during this period EARTHWAY will repair or replace this product or part at no charge provided the

defect is not the result of mishandling or tampering. If advised by EarthWay that the product or part is to be returned, the shipping

charges must be prepaid to EarthWay Products, Inc. 1009 Maple St. Bristol, IN 46507. For quicker service you may call EARTHWAY

at (574) 848-7491 or write and describe the nature of the defect and we will send repair parts to you.

Due to the corrosive nature of most fertilizers and ice melters, EARTHWAY PRODUCTS, INC. makes no warranty or guarantee against

corrosion failure on models with plated steel or painted steel frames. Clean and dry your spreader thoroughly after each use.

Warranty covers parts only, not labor charges for the repair or replacement of the parts.

EarthWay

Electric Spreaders

Models M40

1. Always wear protective clothing, eyewear, and dust mask to prevent contact with chemicals and other materials

being applied with this machine.

2. Remove any material in the hopper before lifting or detaching this machine from the vehicle.

3. Care must be taken when lifting this machine so as not to cause personal injury or equipment damage. Never at-

tempt to install this machine to the vehicle alone. Recruit the help of someone to assist when attaching and de-

taching this machine from the vehicle.

4. Refer to the material packaging or the Material Safety Data Sheet for precautionary measures required when han-

dling materials to be applied.

5. 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

30lbs. and the weight of the material to be placed in the hopper when calculating the total load.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ANY SPINNING OBJECT, SHUT-OFF PLATE, SOLENOID LINKAGE,

AND THE INSIDE OF THE HOPPER, EXTREME INJURY CAN OCCUR.

HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY:

1. Read, understand, and follow all product label information provided on the material being applied.

2. An adjustable solid stop is provided that allows the operator to adjust to the desired opening position on the rate

setting control prior to operation of the vehicle. This allows repeatability to the stop without the need to look at

the control while operating the vehicle.

3. Establish the correct rate and then lock the stop in that position using the thumb wing nut on the setting control.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Position the M40 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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this

spreader. (Practice the following steps)

1. Connect only the black wire (ground) to the negative (-) post on

the battery. Connect the other two wires to the positive (+) post

on the battery.

2. Turn the motor switch to the ONPOSITION, so that the impeller

is turning before going on to the next step.

3. While driving forward turn the solenoid switch to the ONPOSITION, this opens the shut off plate on the

spreader.

4. To stop the flow of material, turn the solenoid switch to the OFF POSITION, then turn the motor off when

finished.

5. When finished empty any remaining material from hopper.

6. Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before storing. No oiling is necessary.

CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove power connect from the positive terminal on the battery.

2. Loosen # 1 wing nut.

3. Turn # 2 wing nut clockwise to reduce setting or turn counter clockwise to increase setting to desired hole

opening. Setting 15 places the shut-off plate inside hopper to half open. By turning this wing nut, indica-

tor will travel along side gauge.

4. Tighten # 1 wing nut firmly to lock calibration setting in place.

IFRATE SETTINGS ARE NOT AVAILABLE USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE TO CALCULATE THE SETTING:

1. Determine how much material is to be applied per 1,000 sq/ft.

2. Measure off a distance of 50 feet, preferably on a paved surface such as a parking lot.

3. Weigh out enough of the material to be applied to fill the hopper at least half full. Record the weight for

future use.

4. With the unit mounted on the vehicle and the hopper at least half full of the material to be spread, posi-

tion 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.

5. Set the rate setting stop at a position that you feel would be an appropriate setting.

6. 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 con-

trol of the vehicle.

7. 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.

8. Stop the vehicle and note the width of the spread path that was just completed.

9. Return to the start point and empty the remaining material from the hopper into your weighing con-

tainer and re-weigh.

Use Caution ~ disconnect power supply.

The settings furnished on the Rate Setting Chart are intended as a guide only. Variations in physical characteristics of material ap-

plied, brisk walking speed (3 mph.), and roughness of ground surface may require slightly different spreader settings. Due to the

above conditions, EARTHWAY PRODUCTS INC. makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the

setting listed.

Mounting Systems

EarthWay recommends that the M40 be mounted into the bed of a vehicle or to a secure horizontal or vertical surface capable of hold-

ing a 300lb weight. The hole location dimensions for reference are shown below.

15.875—16 ”

4”

4.5”

M40 Frame Detail

Custom Bed mount for Carryall 1 Utility Cart.

The mount bolts securely to the top and the bottom of the side

of the bed at the positions shown by arrows.

EarthWay

Electric Spreaders

Rate Setting Worksheet

Desired Application Rate (lbs/1,000 sq ft) _____________

To determine the desired application rate divide the area (sq ft) the bag should cover by the weight of the bag, then multiply by

1,000. (example: 5000 sq ft / 25 lbs = .005 x 1,000 = 5)

___________Weight of Material Placed in Hopper

-__________Weight of Material Left in Hopper

=__________Weight of Material Used

50 Length of Test Area

x______ Width of Spread Area

=_______Total Spread Area

Divide the Weight of Material Used by the Total Spread Area =_________lbs\sq ft

Multiply the lbs\sq ft times 1,000 =________lbs\1,000 sq ft

Compare the results of your test to the desired application rate.

Adjust the rate setting stop accordingly and run through the test again.

Repeat this process until you have achieved the desired application rate.

HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS

All spare parts listed herein may be ordered

direct from the manufacturer, EARTHWAY

PRODUCTS,INC. Be sure to give the

following information when ordering.

1.Model Number

2.Part Number

3.Part Description

Call (574)848-7491 or write for current prices.

EarthWay

Products, Inc.

P.O. Box 547

Bristol, Indiana 46507

(574) 848-7491

www.earthway.com

Key # Part # Description Key # Part # Description

1 77002 Heavy Duty Rain Cover 18 N/A 1/8" x1 1/4" Cotter Pin

2 77102 Electric Motor with Shield 19 70182 Extension Spring

3 N/A 1/4-20 x1 1/2" HexHead Bolt 20 60352 Linkage Assembly

4 60330 MotorSupport Assembly 21 42272 Adjusting Rod

5 19112 HopperAssembly Includes Key #9 22 N/A 1/4-28 Wing Nut

6 N/A .080" x1-3/16" Hair Pin Clip 23 N/A 1/4-28 Stainless Steel HexNut

7 N/A 10-32 Nylon Insert Locknut 24 12308 Indicator

8 60512 Wire Harness Assembly 25 70189 Solenoid

9 12278 New Pro Shut Off Plate Assembly 26 N/A 1/4-20 x1" SS HexHead Bolt

10 N/A 1/4-20 x1 1/4" HexHead Bolt 27 N/A #8 x5/8" Screw

11 42266 Back Deflector 28 19113 1" Hole Plug

12 60348 Frame Assembly 29 12315 Debris Screen

13 24708 Bumper Connector 30 33117 Agitator

14 N/A 1/4 - 20 Nylon Insert Locknut 31 31138 #8 X 3/8" PMT #8 HD Coarse Black

15 24707 Bumper 32 77009 (Optional) Motor Speed Control

16 12109 Impellor 60513 (Optional) Truck Mount Wire Harness w/ LighterPlug

17 41276 Control Rod N/A -can be foundat most local hardware stores

EarthWay Products, Inc.

P.O. Box 547

Bristol, Indiana 46507

USA

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 con-

sultation and approval of EarthWay Products, Inc. otherwise the Declaration may become inva-

lid. 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 M40 12-volt Broadcast Spreader

Serial Number: AS STAMPED ON MACHINE

Date of Supply: AS INVOICED DATE

Relevant EC Council Directives:

Machine Directives 89/392/EEC and subsequent amendments.

Electromagnetic compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and subsequent amendments.

Issued by: Jeffrey Kendall on behalf of EarthWay Products, Inc.

Signed by:

Date: Sunday, May 21, 2006

Position of Signatory: Vice President

Sales & Marketing

DO NOT RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR

EARTHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.

1009 Maple Street

P.O. Box 547

Bristol, IN 46507

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Date Purchased:

Store Name:

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