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Assembly and Operation Instructions 

 

F80_RevNov_21

 

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While pushing spreader forward, pull control lever back to stop bolt, to stop spreading, push lever forward to close 

flow holes before you stop moving. 

 

When finished, empty any remaining material from hopper, rinse spreader, apply coating of light oil to all metal 

parts.  The gearbox is sealed and is factory lubricated.  

 

 

The 

SideSpread-Control

 is a patented innovation that is superior to side deflectors.  Side deflectors  

block material leaving the impeller.  This blocked material is now consolidated into a 2-3” wide path  
on the left inside wheel of your spreader.  This equates to wasted fertilizer, dark green stripes, and in some  
cases this extra fertilizer (seven times) will damage the lawn.   

SideSpread-Control

 maintains the correct application rate while not placing material on driveways, sidewalks, 

flowerbeds, or worse, the storm drains in your street.   This saves you money and keeps you from damaging your lawn. 
 

To engage 

SideSpread-Control

1)

 

Locate the lever on under the right side of the hopper.  

2)

 

Slide the control lever from the front to the back. 

3)

 

Position the left wheel of your spreader 6″–12″ from the sidewalk, flowerbed, or driveway and spread as 
normal.  

4)

 

When you have completed this spreading pass, close the control lever to “0”, and then open the 

SideSpred-

Control™

 by sliding the control lever from back to the front, for a 

FULL

, 180 degree spread pattern. 

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE

 

[email protected]

 | 

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-conformance is found, EarthWay Products, Inc. at its discretion 
will repair or replace the part(s)/product at no charge provided the failure is not the result of incorrect installation, mishandling, 
misuse, tampering, or normal wear and tear as determined by EarthWay. 
EarthWay at its discretion may require that the part(s) or product be returned along with the original purchase receipt for 
examination and compliance with the terms of this warranty. Do not return any product without first receiving authorization from 
EarthWay Products, Inc.  

To seek remedy under this warranty, contact EarthWay Products, Inc. at [email protected] or write to EarthWay 
Products, Inc. 1009 Maple Street, Bristol, IN 46507 and describe the nature of the manufacturing defect. SPECIFIC 
LIMITATIONS: This warranty covers only the part(s) or product; any labor charges associated with repair or replacement of 
non-conformances are specifically excluded. Due to the corrosive nature of most fertilizers and ice melt products, EarthWay 
Products, Inc. makes no warranty against and specifically excludes part(s) or product degradation or failure due to corrosion or 
its effects. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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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