Assembly and Operation Instructions
2170_M52164_RevJune2021
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Step 4:
Install GEARBOX by inserting the PINION
SHAFT into hole in center of HOPPER bottom. The
word “FRONT” on the GEARBOX must point to Front
of the HOPPER.
NOTE:
Place EarthWay brand towards the front of
the hopper.
Step 5:
(A)
Install
LOWER HANDLES onto
FRAME to both sides as
shown. Insert 2¼″ bolt
through hole in LOWER
HANDLE and through
hole in FRAME install
locknut.
DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
(B)
Now insert 1½″ bolt
into the hole in LOWER
HANDLE, then through
FRAME brace. Next into
threaded connector in
CROSS BRACE.
DO NOT
TIGHTEN
NOTE
: Numbers on
frame brace must be
facing toward gear
box as shown.
(C)
Install the FOOT into
the FRAME and align the
bolt holes in the FOOT
and the FRAME (a
Phillips screwdriver or
large nail is helpful to
align the parts)
(D)
Next insert 1½″ bolt through other end of
FRAME BRACE and through hole in FRAME through
the FOOT and install locknut.