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F80 FLEX-SELECT

®

 Series

 

Broadcast Spreader 

Assembly and Operating Instructions

 

1-30-2018 Pt# F52157

       PAGE 1

WARNING

Do not use air tools to assemble.  To prevent 

seizing coat all bolts with a wax or grease prior 

to installation.

HELPFUL HINTS:

 

 

;

If your spreader does not spread evenly, be sure the FRONT on the gear box points to the front of the spreader.  The 

impeller must turn 

clockwise

.  Reversing the gearbox will cause the impeller to turn counter clockwise.  Clean the 

impeller after each use as some fertilizer may become stuck on the impeller blades and will cause uneven spreading.

 

;

Your spreader is designed to be pushed 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 inside of 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 pushed with the salt in place.

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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

Remove all parts, hardware, and 

assemblies from carton and lay 

them out on the floor to help in 

assembly. 

 

Tools needed for assembly

7/16” Wrench

Ratchet and 7/16” socket

Pliers

EV-N-SPRED

EarthWay

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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: [email protected]

Download a color version of this manual online at www.earthwaytools.com

Summary of Contents for FLEX-SELECT F80PSD

Page 1: ...e 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 gearb...

Page 2: ...as shown Step 3 Install Drive Wheel onto the Axle and align with the Cotter Pin hole nearest to Lower Handles as shown Insert 2 Cotter Pin through Wheel and through Axle Bend with pliers to prevent p...

Page 3: ...1 4 20 Hex Nut from the Control Rod Next push Lever forward to setting 0 to help align the Control Rod with hole in Pivot Bracket pull Lever backward to insert Control Rod through hole in Pivot Bracke...

Page 4: ...tly to prevent contact with the STANDARD OUTPUT tray and install debris screen Press over 1 4 turn fasteners to secure This only applies to the RED 3 hole drop STANDARD OUTPUT Trays The HIGH OUTPUT Bl...

Page 5: ...TRAYINSTALLATION HIGH OUTPUT requires the use of the Part F12117 LOW OUTPUT requires the use of the Part F12117 PAGE 5 No Agitator or Debris screen are included No Agitator is included...

Page 6: ...riginal workmanship and materials for a period of 5 Years to the end user with the original purchase receipt If a manufacturing non conformance is found Earthway Products Inc at its discretion will re...

Page 7: ...to firmly secure the rod and the clip together How to ensure your spreader is properly calibrated HIGH OUTPUT and LOW OUTPUT Trays Make sure the drop holes in the bottom of the hopper are FULLY CLOSE...

Page 8: ...If your shut off is not able to OPEN fully loosen the bottom nut a few turns then tighten the upper nut so that it allows you to push the shut off fully open Next tighten each nut so that they contact...

Page 9: ...device and 7 low baking tins Using the EarthWay Bag Calibrator 77016 can greatly reduce the time needed for determining the Setting Rates on any material but is not mandatory to establish a setting ra...

Page 10: ...using the spread width you determined earlier Above is a chart to help determine the distance needed for 1 000 square foot calculation Mark the START and END POINTS on the surface required for the tes...

Page 11: ...he control lever from right to left for a FULL spread pattern The SideSpred Control is a new innovation that eliminates the need to use a side deflector which can adversely affect your application rat...

Page 12: ...25222 LOWER HANDLE 32 70138 PNEUMATIC DRIVE WHEEL STUD 11 25223 HANDLE SHAFT 33 F12135 1 4 TURN FASTENER FLEX SELECT 12 25723 FRAME Foot 34 F12219SSC STANDARD OUTPUT FLEX SELECT SSC SHUTOFF 13 31100 1...

Page 13: ...OT BRACKET ASSEMBLY 10 25222 SS LOWER HANDLE 32 70138 PNEUMATIC DRIVE WHEEL STUD 11 25223 SS HANDLE SHAFT 33 F12135 1 4 TURN FASTENER FLEX SELECT 12 25723 SS FRAME FOOT SS 34 F12219SSC STANDARD OUTPUT...

Page 14: ...AINER RING F12135 1 4 TURN FASTENER 31127 ROD CLIP F44251H PIVOT ROD HIGH OUTPUT 12209 HOPPER BUSHING 31138 8 X 3 8 PMT 8HD BLACK 33117 AGITATOR F12135 1 4 TURN FASTENER 31127 ROD CLIP F44251 PIVOT RO...

Page 15: ...WIDTH FT METERS 2 LBS 10 15 9 2 7m 21 15 4 6m 3 LBS 15 18 9 2 7m 24 15 4 6m 4 LBS 20 21 9 2 7m 27 15 4 6m 5 LBS 25 24 9 2 7m 30 15 4 6m GRANULAR MATERIAL PARTICLE SIZES Fine Small Medium Large EXTRA L...

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