EarthWay 2600A-Plus Manual

1. Remove and identify all loose parts from carton.
   
2. Position hopper as shown to the right. Install Frame using (4) #10 x 1¼" Flat Head Phillips screws.
   TIGHTEN THESE NOW
   
3. Install gear box by inserting the pinion shaft into hole in center of hoppers bottom. The ARROW on the gearbox must point to FRONT of the hopper. Follow label instructions on hopper.
   

Remove agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent gearbox damage

4. Install lower handles onto Frame and secure with ¼-20 x 2¼" bolt through hole in Frame Braces and through the hole in frame install locknut.
   Next, Slide the axle (Coast Wheel side first) through the right side lower handle and into the gearbox (with the arrow facing the FRONT), you will need to rotate the axle to engage with the gearbox, then through the left side lower handle.
   

5. Install the bearings over the axle and press into the notches of the lower handle as shown above.
   NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
   
   

6. 
   Install drive wheel to axle using pin hole nearest to lower handles as shown. Insert 1¾" Cotter pin through wheel and through axle. Bend with pliers to prevent pin from falling out.
7. Install coast wheel to axle using outside pin hole. As shown, add the flat washer, and insert ¾" Cotter pin through axle (not thru the wheel). Bend with pliers to prevent pin from falling out.

TURN SPREADER UPRIGHT ON TO WHEELS.

8. Install Handle Shaft as shown below using (2) 1/4- 20 x 1½" Hex Bolt and (2) 1/4-20 Locknuts
   

9. Insert (2) 1/4-20 x 1½" Hex Bolt through Gauge and Linkage Assembly, then through the Upper Handle, Handle Shaft, Upper Handle and secure with (2) 1/4-20 Locknuts as shown at the right.
   

10. Attach Linkage Pivot with 1/4-20 x 1½" Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Spacer and Locknut as shown below. Next, install Control Rod into the Shut-Off Plate as shown at the right.
    TIP: Make sure that the Control Rod is above the Lower Handles.
    

11. Using ½" Carriage Bolt, install through the Control Rod, Linkage and install the Flat Washer and secure with Hex Nut to a loose fit to allow for CALIBRATION below. See above right and below for details.
    
12. CALIBRATION: This step ensures that your spreader is properly adjusted to give you a correct starting point to apply materials at the correct setting. Pull the Control Lever back to #30 on the Gauge, then push the shut-off plate forward until the shut-off and the drop holes are fully open. Now tighten the Hex Nut on the ½" Carriage Bolt on the Linkage Assembly. Check to confirm calibration by closing the Control Lever, then reopening to #30 and confirm that the drop holes are fully open.

NEW
The SideSpred-Control™ is a new innovation that eliminates the need to use a side deflector, which can adversely affect your application rate, to prevent material from being spread into flowerbeds, on sidewalks, or driveways. The SideSpred-Control™ maintains the correct application rate while it is activated, giving you excellent results in seeding or spreading while controlling the spread pattern on the left side of the spreader. The SideSpred-Control™ is an 2600APlus exclusive.

2600APlus Broadcast Spreader ~ Parts List

Remove agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent gearbox damage

Broadcast Setting Matrix

Calibration Techniques
How to ensure your spreader is properly calibrated
Make sure the drop holes in the bottom of the hopper are fully open when the Rate Control handle is on #30. If not, please adjust the control rod to allow for a full open hopper position at #30.

Rod Type Adjustment
Open the shut-off so that the drop holes are completely open as illustrated below. Review the Control Lever position - if it is set so that the forward edge is at #30, you are calibrated. If not, you need to adjust the control rod at the pivot bracket shown in Fig 1.
If your shut-off is able to open fully as in step #1, but the Control Lever is not at
#30. Loosen #14 Nut, then slide the Control Rod (#12) in the Gauge & Linkage Assembly (#8) so that it allows you to push the Control Lever to #30. Next tighten #14 Nut. Recheck adjustment as outlined above.
If you have any questions regarding the operation or assembly of your spreader please call us at 800-294-0671 or 574-848-7491 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern. Accessories and Repair Parts are also available at these numbers.

HOW TO DETERMINE THE SETTING RATE

Establishing a Setting Rate

1. Use Chart 1 to estimate the number of LBS/1,000 square feet of coverage (Example: 20LB bag with 10,000 square foot coverage = 2.0LBS/1,000 square feet)
2. Find the closest LBS/1,000 square feet in Chart 2 that you estimated using Chart 1 (Example: 2.0LBS/1,000 square feet = Spreader Setting of 13)

SPREAD WIDTHS FOR DIFFERENT PARTICLE SIZES

Particle Size		English	Metric
	Small/Fine (Sand)	5-7ft.	1.5-2.1m
	Medium (Half BB)	7-9ft.	2.1-2.7m
	Large (Full BB)	9-12ft.	2.7-3.7m

SPREAD WIDTH FOR DIFFERENT SIZE GRASS SEED

Seed Size	English	Metric
Fine	5-7ft	1.5-2.1m
Coarse	7-10ft	2.1-3.1m

The settings furnished on the Rate Setting Matrix are intended as a guide only. Variations in physical characteristics of material applied, walking speed, and roughness of ground surface may require slightly different spreader settings. Due to the above conditions, the Manufacturer makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings listed.

IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY PARTS, HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY IN ASSEMBLY, OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS SPREADER, PLEASE CONTACT US. THIS MODEL INCLUDES LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT HOT LINE: 574-848-7491 or 800-294-0671, email: techsupport@earthway.com

Earthway Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 547 Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: 574-848-7491
or 800-294-0671
www.earthway.com