F80P - F130P Tow Kit F13135P Manual 8-2014
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1. F80P amp F130P FLEX SELECT Series Tow Kit Assembly and Operating Instructions for F13135P or F13135PS kits 8 2014 Pt F52157TP WARNING Do not use air tools to assemble To prevent seizing coat all bolts with a wax or grease prior to installation PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY PARTS HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY IN ASSEMBLY OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS SPREADER THIS MODEL INCLUDES LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT SUPPORT HOT LINE 574 848 7491 or 800 294 0671 email techsupport earthway com 2014 Earthway Products Inc All rights reserved EarthWay EV N SPRED FLEX SELECT and SPRAY PRO are registered trademarks of Earthway Products Inc Use of trademarks or images are prohibited unless approved by Earthway Products Inc 1009 Maple Street Bristol Indiana 46507 HITCH PLATE TOW KIT F44215 FRAME BRACE TOW KIT F44249 1 4 CUPPED WASHER S S 36404 CONTROL SUPPORT TUBE F25607 PAINTED F25607S STAINLESS CONTROL ROD F42263 DRAW BAR F21213 PAINTED F21213S STAINLESS GAUGE MOUNTING BRACKET F44246 Remove all parts hardware and assemblies from carton and lay them out on the floor to help in assembly Below are tools needed for assembly 7 16 wrench ratchet and 7 16 socket and pliers HELPFUL HINTS If your spreader does not spread evenly be sure the FRONT on the gear box points toward the towing hitch Clean the impeller after each use as som2. and secure with lock nuts to the loop front of the DRAWBAR as shown in the illustration Tighten these now Step 2 Attach the 2 FRAME BRACES using 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Hex bolts and lock nuts to the outside of the DRAWBAR as shown in the illustration don t tighten yet CONTROL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY Step 1 Attach the GAUGE MOUNTING BRACKET to the CONTROL SUPPORT using 2 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 bolts and secure with lock nuts Step 2 Attach the GAUGE amp LEVER to the GAUGE MOUNTING BRACKET using 2 1 4 20 x 3 4 bolts and secure with lock nuts Tighten fully DRAWBAR INSTALLATION Step 1 Attach the DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY by first installing the 2 1 4 20 x 2 1 2 bolts through the FRAME BRACE DRAWBAR and then the FRAME as shown in the illustration at the right Step 2 Position the GEARBOX ASSEMBLY between the LOWER HANDLES and reinstall the DRIVE WHEEL amp AXLE ASSEMBLY and install the COAST WHEEL and attach the COTTER PIN to secure the COAST WHEEL to the AXLE Step 3 Attach the DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY to the LOWER HANDLE and the CROSS BRACE taking care to install the CUPPED WASHER between the FRAME BRACE and the CROSS BRACE and install 2 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 bolts into the CROSS BRACE and tighten fully Go back and fully tighten all hardware in these two steps To complete the DRAWBAR Installation rotate the spreader onto the wheels These bolts go thru the frame where the foot was secured Control Support Sub
3. assembly 0 30 CONTROL SUPPORT GAUGE MOUNTING BRACKET 1 4 20 X 2 1 2 1 4 20 X 3 4 CONTROL ROD GAUGE amp LEVER Drawbar Sub assembly 1 4 20 X 1 3 4 1 4 20 X 2 1 2 HITCH PLATE FRAME BRACE 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 1 4 CUPPED WASHER 1 4 20 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT PAGE 4 CONTROL SUPPORT INSTALLATION Step 1 Attach the CONTROL SUPPORT by sliding it between the two LOWER HANDLES This may be difficult so use a tool to help spread the LOWER HANDLES Step 2 Attach the PIVOT BRACKET to the LOWER HANDLES and through the CONTROL SUPPORT using 2 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 bolts and secure with lock nuts Tighten fully see illustration to the right Step 3 Install the CONTROL ROD onto the LEVER as shown in the illustration to the right and then into the PIVOT CALIBRATION BRACKET TRAY INSTALLATION Step 1 Install the selected TRAY and replace the AGITATOR if required Step 2 Attach the PIVOT ROD to the SHUT OFF and then to the PIVOT Step 3 Re calibrate the spreader by adjusting the CONTROL ROD at the PIVOT until you are correctly calibrated based on the tray that is installed If you have any questions regarding the assembly or use of any EarthWay product please let us know by calling 800 294 0671 or via email sales earthway com 0 30 INSTALL TRAY and IMPELLER Calibration Point 0 30 0 30 4 1 4 20 X 1 3 4
4. e fertilizer may become stuck on the impeller blades and 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 and dry your spreader thoroughly after each use wash between the shut off plate and bottom of the hopper regularly To prevent rust coat all metal parts inside and out including the frame tubes with a light oil silicon spray or Fluid Film Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory Do not open the gearbox or dirt may enter When 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 place Do not pull the spreader at speeds greater than 3 MPH or you will damage the gearbox DISASSEMBLY Step 1 Remove the AGITATOR if currently installed and the TRAY and finally the IMPELLER the impeller will lift off the pinion shaft Step 2 Disconnect the CONTROL ROD from the PIVOT Step 3 Disconnect the HANDLE ASSEMBLY from the LOWER HANDLES and remove from spreader Step 4 Turn the spreader over onto the HOPPER Step 5 Remove the cotter pin from the AXLE and remove the COAST WHEEL from the AXLE and keep the cotter pin as it will be reused Step 6 R
5. emove the AXLE and DRIVE WHEEL keep as an assembly from the GEARBOX as shown below Step 7 Remove the GEARBOX ASSEMBLY by disconnecting the CROSS BRACE from the LOWER HANDLES by removing the 2 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Hex bolts lift out of the spreader keep the nuts amp bolts as they will be reused Step 8 Remove the FOOT by removing the 2 bolts amp nuts that secure the FOOT to the FRAME keep the nuts amp bolts as they will be reused Step 9 Remove the FRAME BRACES from each side by removing the bolt that secures the CROSS BRACE REVERSE GEARBOX Step 1 Remove the GEARBOX CAP by removing the 2 screws that secure the CAP to the GEARBOX Step 2 Rotate the GEARBOX so that the word FRONT is now facing the opposite way and re attach the CAP see illustration below Step 3 Reinstall IMPELLER and set aside for installation during the DRAWBAR INSTALLATION section PAGE 2 REMOVE AGITATOR TRAY AND IMPELLER Remove Gauge amp Lever and Control Rod Remove Gearbox Cap 0 30 REMOVE HANDLE SHAFT FROM LOWER HANDLE DISCONNECT CONTROL ROD AND PIVOT ROD FROM PIVOT REMOVE FOOT REMOVE FRAME BRACE PARTS TO BE REMOVED REMOVE GAUGE amp LEVER FROM UPPER HANDLE FRONT FRONT REMOVE GEARBOX AND IMPELLER REMOVE GEARBOX CAP ROTATE THE GEARBOX REASSEMBLE THE GEARBOX REINSTALL IMPELLER PAGE 3 DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY Step 1 Attach the 2 HITCH PLATES using 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 Hex bolts
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