EarthWay M80 Operation And Assembly Manual - page 3
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 bat-
tery. Connect the other two wires to the positive (+) post on the battery.
2. Turn the motor switch to the
O
N
POSITION
, so that the impeller is turning
before going on to the next step.
3. While driving forward turn the solenoid switch to the
O
N
POSITION
, this
opens the shut off plate on the spreader.
4. To stop the flow of material, turn the solenoid switch to the
O
FF
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.
C
ALIBRATION
I
NSTRUCTIONS
:
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. Set-
ting 15 places the shut-off plate inside hopper to half open. By turning this wing nut, indicator will travel along side
gauge.
4. Tighten # 1 wing nut firmly to lock calibration setting in place.
I
F
RATE
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, position 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 control 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 container and re-weigh.
Use Caution ~ disconnect power supply.