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Assembly and Operation Instructions

F80_RevNov_21

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Step 4:

Install

COAST WHEEL onto the AXLE

fully, then using outside Cotter Pin hole, insert
1” Cotter Pin through AXLE (not thru the wheel).
Bend with pliers to prevent pin from falling out

Step 5:

Now remove the PIVOT BRACKET

from THE LOWER HANDLES. Keep the 1/4 -20 x
2” bolts and locknuts for use in reinstallation

Step 6:

Install HANDLE SHAFT INTO LOWER

HANDLES and then reattach the PIVOT BRACKET
assembly as shown onto the LOWER HANDLES
using two 1/4 -20 x 2” bolts and locknuts.

TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS NOW.

Step 7:

Remove

one 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 BRACKET. Now
install 1/4-20 regular nut on to CONTROL
ROD.

Control Rod

Tabbed Hole

Control Rod

Lever

Tension Nut

Gauge & Lever

Summary of Contents for FLEX-SELECT Series

Page 1: ... ASSEMBLY YOU WILL NEED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY YOU WILL NEED 7 16 Wrench Ratchet 7 16 Socket Pliers HELPFUL HINTS Read the directions before assembly If your spreader does not spread evenly be sure FRONT on the GEARBOX points to the front of the spreader The impeller must turn clockwise when pushing forward Reversing the GEARBOX during assembly will cause issues Your spreader is calibrated for three mi...

Page 2: ...t in the LOWER HANDLES that the bearing fits into BEARINGS must go through flat side of LOWER HANDLE from the outside to the inside SLIDE AXLE BUSHING over AXLE and into AXLE BEARING to both sides as shown Step 3 Install DRIVE WHEEL onto the AXLE and align with the Cotter Pin hole nearest to the LOWER HANDLES as shown Insert 2 Cotter Pin through WHEEL and through AXLE Bend with pliers to prevent p...

Page 3: ... in reinstallation Step 6 Install HANDLE SHAFT INTO LOWER HANDLES and then reattach the PIVOT BRACKET assembly as shown onto the LOWER HANDLES using two 1 4 20 x 2 bolts and locknuts TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS NOW Step 7 Remove one 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 ...

Page 4: ...T TIGHTEN THIS NUT LAST Now slide the UPPER HANDLE assembly over the HANDLE SHAFT on the end withthe bolt holes closer to the end Install GAUGE LEVER using 2 2 bolts Be sure GAUGE is on left hand side Tighten locknuts to GAUGE first TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE NOW Step 10 Insert PIVOT ROD into SHUT OFF PLATE as shown Turn to lock in place Thighten ALL hardware then insert other end of PIVOT ROD into PIVO...

Page 5: ...the hole use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the burr See to make installing the PIVOT ROD easier Pliers may be required to help squeeze the PIVOT ROD into the CLIP Step 4 When the ROD is secure inside the CLIP push the free end of the CLIP over the PIVOT ROD to firmly secure the rod to the clip Step 5 Install the TRAY from the top downwards into the hopper see figure positioning the center hole ...

Page 6: ... the hopper are FULLY CLOSED when the RATE CONTROL LEVER is resting on the Stop 0 If the shut off is not set correctly please adjust CONTROL ROD at the PIVOT to position the shut off for FULLY CLOSED at position at the Stop 0 on the RATE CONTROL LEVER As a side note the HIGH OUTPUT and LOW OUTPUT TRAYS do not include or use a horizontal agitator Calibration Adjustment Review the CONTROL LEVER posi...

Page 7: ...e drop holes are open If the shut off is not properly positioned you will need to adjust the CONTROL ROD at the PIVOT BRACKET shown below TIP If your shut off is not able to OPEN fully loosten 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 the PIVOT BRACKET without moving it Then if the CONTROL ...

Page 8: ...liding the control lever from back to the front for a FULL 180 degree spread pattern CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT EARTHWAY COM www EARTHWAY com 1009 Maple Street Bristol IN 46507 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 conformanc...

Page 9: ...Assembly and Operation Instructions F80_RevNov_21 PAGE 9 HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS CALL or EMAIL TURF DEPOT 800 305 9255 or earthway turfdepot com ...

Page 10: ...3130 STANDARD OUTPUT FLEX SELECT TRAY KIT includes part 5 17 34 12 25723 FRAME FOOT 37 F40003 SQUARE SCREEN FLEX SELECT included with Standard Trays only 13 31100 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 HHMS ZINC 38 F44251 PIVOT ROD STD OUTPUT FLEX SELECT 14 31106 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 HHCS ZINC 39 F60333 GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY FLEX SELECT 15 31120 1 4 20 X 2 HHCS ZINC 40 F38081 HARDWARE PKG includes part 3 4 20 21 22 33 16 31127 ROD...

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