Earthway 2030 65 Lb Broadcast Spreader Instruction Manual

2030 65 lb Broadcast Spreader

Product Information

The EarthWay Model #2030 is a 65 lb Broadcast Spreader with Side
Spread Control. The spreader includes a patented feature to prevent
fertilizer from being spread to the left side. It comes with an
upper handle, control assembly, deep thread agitator, wing nut
ass’y, black nut protector, carriage bolt, hopper assembly,
agitator shaft, shut off plate, gear box assembly, axle spacer,
bearing, 8 wheel axle plug (black), dust cover (gear box), hex
hopper bushing, 10-24 wing nut zinc, heavy-duty rain cover, and
indicator-broadcast impeller.

Assembly Instructions

For assembly, flip up the handle and tighten each wing nut to
hold the handle in position.

Product Usage Instructions

Operating Instructions:

1. Use Chart 1 to estimate the number of LBS/1,000 square feet of
   coverage.
2. Find the closest LBS/1,000 square feet in Chart 2 that you
   estimated using Chart 1.
3. Set the spreader setting according to the estimated LBS/1,000
   square feet from Chart 2.
4. Slide the lever below the hopper to the back (if standing
   behind the spreader) to activate the patented feature that prevents
   fertilizer from being spread to the left side.
5. Position the left wheel 6-12 inches from your sidewalk or
   border.
6. Fill the hopper with the appropriate material.
7. Push the spreader forward and turn the crank handle to start
   spreading.

Note: Remove the agitator when using Rock Salt
to prevent gearbox damage.

How to Determine the Setting Rate:

1. Use Chart 1 to estimate the number of LBS/1,000 square feet of
   coverage (Example: 20LB bag with 10,000 square foot coverage =
   2.0LBS/1,000 square feet)
2. Find the closest LBS/1,000 square feet in Chart 2 that you
   estimated using Chart 1 (Example: 2.0LBS/1,000 square feet =
   Spreader Setting of 13)

Spread Widths for Different Particle Sizes:

Spread Width for Different Size Grass Seed:

MODEL # 2030

65 lb Broadcast Spreader with Side Spread Control
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
SIDE SPREAD CONTROL
Patent U.S. 10,993,368
Your EarthWay spreader includes a patented feature to prevent fertilizer from being spread to the left side. To activate this feature, slide the lever below the hopper to the back (if standing behind the spreader) and position the left wheel 6-12 from your sidewalk or border. This will not waste fertilizer like competitor designs that leave 7X the fertilizer inside the wheels from blocking material leaving the impeller.
ASSEMBLY
For assembly, flip up handle and tighten each wing nut to hold handle in position.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
[email protected] | www.EARTHWAY.com | 1009 Maple Street, Bristol, IN 46507
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this spreader. Obtain proper setting for material to be used from the SETTING MATRIX included with this spreader. Move stop bolt on rate gauge assembly to the proper setting and tighten. While pushing spreader forward, push control lever forward to the stop bolt. To stop, pull lever back 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. To prevent corrosion, spray a light oil or Fluid Film inside the tubing of the chassis and on all metal parts. If 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 operated with the salt in pla

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OPTIONAL Heavy-duty Rain Cover

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Manufactured by:
1009 Bristol, IN 46507 Phone: 574-848-7491

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WARNING
Remove agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent gearbox damage AVERTISSEMENT
Retirer l `agitateur Lors de l’utilisation de sel gemme pour éviter d’endommager la boîte de vitesses
ADVERTENCIA
Retire agitador Al usar sal de roca para evitar daños en la caja de cambios de
prevención

KEY # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

PART # 25417 60515 31136 33117 60027 70142 37116 60488 12275 12279

DESCRIPTION UPPER HANDLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY #8 X 1 PHPS DEEP THREAD AGITATOR WING NUT ASS’Y BLACK NUT PROTECTOR .234 ID. X .375 IL. 1/4-20 X 2 1/4 CARRIAGE BOLT ZINC HOPPER ASSEMBLY AGITATOR SHAFT SHUT OFF PLATE

2030 Parts List

KEY # 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

PART # 31141 25721 31163 37108 19132 12349 25720 36305 12222 12255

DESCRIPTION

KEY # PART #

#14 X 3/4″ TYPE “AB” HWHS ZINC

21

60257

LOWER HANDLE 2030

22

23513

#14 X 1 1/2 TYPE AB HWHS ZINC

23

12197

1/4-20 X 1 3/4″ CARRIAGE BOLT

24

12104

7/8″ TUBE PLUG

25

12242

LOWER HOUSING CLAMP

26

12201

STAND 2030

27

12251

1/4-20 HEX NUT ZINC

28

32106

INDICATOR-BROADCAST

OPTIONAL 77003

IMPELLER

DESCRIPTION GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY AXLE SPACER BEARING 8″ WHEEL AXLE PLUG (BLACK) DUST COVER (GEAR BOX) HEX HOPPER BUSHING 10-24 WING NUT ZINC HEAVY DUTY RAIN COVER

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HOW TO DETERMINE THE SETTING RATE
Establishing a Setting Rate Step 1: Use Chart 1 to estimate the number of LBS/1,000 square feet of coverage (Example: 20LB bag with 10,000 square foot coverage = 2.0LBS/1,000 square feet) Step 2: Find the closest LBS/1,000 square feet in Chart 2 that you estimated using Chart 1 (Example: 2.0LBS/1,000 square feet = Spreader Setting of 13)

CHART 1

5 LBS.

B 10 LBS.

A G

15 LBS. 18 LBS.

W E

20 LBS. 25 LBS.

I 30 LBS.

G 35 LBS.

H 40 LBS.

T 45 LBS.

50 LBS.

BAG COVERAGE IN SQUARE FEET
5,000 10,000 15,000

LBS/1,000 SQ FT

1.0 0.5

0.3

2.0 1.0

0.7

3.0 1.5

1.0

3.6 1.8

1.2

4.0 2.0

1.3

5.0 2.5

1.7

6.0 3.0

2.0

7.0 3.5

2.3

8.0 4.0

2.7

9.0 4.5

3.0

10.0 5.0

3.3

GRASS SEED

CHART 2

GRAMS/SQ METER
5 Grams 10 Grams 15 Grams 20 Grams 25 Grams 30 Grams 35 Grams 40 Grams 45 Grams 50 Grams

LBS./1,000 SQ FT
1.0 LBS. 2.0 LBS. 3.0 LBS. 4.0 LBS. 5.0 LBS. 6.0 LBS. 7.0 LBS. 8.0 LBS. 9.0 LBS. 10.0 LBS.

SPREADER SETTING
11 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 22 23

SPREAD WIDTHS FOR DIFFERENT

PARTICLE SIZES

Particle Size

English Metric

Small/Fine (Sand)

5-7ft. 1.5-2.1m

Medium (Half BB)

7-9ft. 2.1-2.7m

Large (Full BB)

9-12ft. 2.7-3.7m

SPREAD WIDTH FOR DIFFERENT

SIZE GRASS SEED

Seed Size

English Metric

Fine

5-7ft 1.5-2.1m

Coarse

7-10ft 2.1-3.1m

GRAMS/SQ METER LBS/1,000 SQ FT SPREADER SETTING

10 Grams

2 LBS.

13

15 Grams

3 LBS.

14

20 Grams

4 LBS.

16

25 Grams

5 LBS.

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The settings furnished on the Rate Setting Matrix are intended as a guide only. Variations in physical characteristics of material applied, walking speed, and roughness of ground surface may require slightly different spreader settings. Due to the above conditions, the manufacturer makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings listed.

SPREAD PATH
FULL Rate (one pass) HALF Rate (two passes)

SIDEWALK

DRIVEWAY

FLOWER BED

© 2015 Earthway Products, Inc. All rights reserved

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 [email protected] 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 against and specifically excludes part(s) or product degradation or failure due to corrosion or its effects.
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References

• Spreaders, Fertilizer, and Garden Tools for Your Lawn - EarthWay
• Spreaders, Fertilizer, and Garden Tools for Your Lawn - EarthWay