EarthWay 2170T Tow Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

ASSEMBLY and  OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  

for  

EarthWay

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-N-S

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MODEL 2170T Tow

Broadcast Spreader 

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EV

. 5-06 

1.  

Remove and identify loose parts from carton. 

2.  

Position  hopper upside down and install frame using 

(4) 1/4 – 20 x 1 1/2” Pan Head Phillips screws. 

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PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY PARTS, HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY IN ASSEMBLY, OR HAVE ANY QUES-

TIONS REGARDING THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS SPREADER.     

THIS MODEL INCLUDES LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT 

SUPPORT HOT LINE: 574-848-7491 or 800-294-0671  EMAIL: support@earthway.com 

HELPFUL HINTS: 

READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY 

If  your spreader does not spread evenly, be sure the FRONT on the gear box points in the correct direction (toward the tow hitch).  

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 towed 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 your spreader thoroughly after each use.  Wash between the shut off plate and bottom of the hopper. 

Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory.  Do not open the gearbox or dirt may enter.

When using Rock Salt remove the agitator to prevent damage to the gearbox and remove salt from the hopper daily.  Rock Salt will 

reconstitute back into a solid block over night with humidity. 

R

OCK

 S

ALT

OR

 P

OWDERED

LIME

ARE

NOT

RECOMMENDED

FOR

USE

IN

THIS

SPREADER

.   

R

EMOVE

AGITATOR

WHEN

USING

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CE

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