Epoke TKG12 User manual

epoke®
500484
GB-0612.2
Instruction manual
TK, TMK
Valid from ident. no. xxxx0200
If you have technical questions please state ident. no., which is on the machine sign. We recommend that you write this
number here:
Type: ..................................................
Year: .................................................. Ident. no.: .............................................
Valid from ident. no.:
TK: TKG12 11010200
TK12E 12100200
TK12E-275 12110200
TKB9-280 11070200
TKB12-280 11080200
TMK: TMK10 14000200
TMK10-275 14050200
TMK7 14040200
TMK7GT 14060200
Published and printed by
Epoke®A/S,
Documentation department
Changes of technical details in relation to specifi-
cations and sketches in this instruction are subject
to alteration.
This instruction answers important questions regar-
ding safety, operation, maintenance and technical
data.

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Table of contents
1 Identification
1.1 Manufacturer and supplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1.1 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1.2 Technical documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1.3 Warranty and liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Model and type specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Start no. and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Country of origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 CE-mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6 EU certificate of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6.1 Directives applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6.2 Standards applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.9 Quality system certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Descriptions
2.0.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0.1 Transport and handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0.1.1 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0.1.2 Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0.1.6 Rules for total weight of towed vehicles . . . . . 4
2.0.2 Information on restrictions on use . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0.2.1 Normal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0.2.2 Abnormal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0.3 Hazards presented by the machine
2.0.3.1 Personal protective measures . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0.3.2 Mechanical hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0.3.3 Electrical hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0.3.4 Thermal hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.0.3.5 Hazard caused by noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.0.3.6 Hazard caused by vibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.0.3.7 Hazard caused by radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.0.3.8 Hazard caused by materials and substances . . 5
2.1 Safety measures
2.1.1 General safety measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1.2 Reference to permitted total weight . . . . . . . . 5
2.1.3 Reference to safety measures for specific
operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.3.1 Safety measuresWork safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.3.2 Work safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.3.3 Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.3.4 Safety during cleaning,
repairs and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.3.5 Suggestions for a user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.4 Guidelines for chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.10 Oil (TKG12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.11 Lubricating grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Product descriptions
2.2.0.1 Machine overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.1 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.4 Dosage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3 Technical data
2.3.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.2 Dimensioned sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.4 Diagrams
2.4.3 Electrical diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.5 Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.8 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 Demands to the place of mounting
3.1 Demands to the bed plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2 References to dangers which can be
prevented by methods of mounting . . . . . . . . 15
4 Instructions for preparations
4.1.1 Connection with the towing vehicle . . . . . . . . 15
4.1.2 Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Operation instructions
5.0.1 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1.5 Operating levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2 Instructions for Initial Operation
5.2.1 Fill up with oil before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2.2 Adjustment of spreading quantity (metering) . . 17
5.4 Instructions for preparations
5.4.1 Attachment to the towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.4.2 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.4.2.1 Correct installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.4.2.2 Connection of remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.11 Procedure in case of failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.12 Instructions for repair and assembly . . . . . . . 19
6 Maintenance
6.2.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2.3 Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.3 Inspection lists and overviews
6.3.1 Inspection list - mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.3.4 Oil and grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.7 Reference to suitable spare parts . . . . . . . . . . 22
7 Control and test sketch
7.1.2 Steel chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.1.6 Dry matter container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.1.12 Draw bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.1.20 Tyre list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 Certificates
8.1.1 EU certificate of conformity TK . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.1.2 EU certificate of conformity TMK . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.4 Certificate of Quality Management System . . 29

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1 Identification
1.1 Manufacturer and supplier
Epoke®A/S
Vejenvej 50
Askov
DK-6600 Vejen
1.1.1 Copyright
The firm of Epoke®A/S, DK-6600 Vejen owns the
copyright to this technical documentation.
Mechanical, photographic or other reproduction or dupli-
cation of this technical documentation or parts of it is for-
bidden. The technical documentation is only intended for
the purchaser and his personnel.
1.1.2 Technical documentation
This technical documentation contains:
•An instruction book
• List of spare parts
These appendices contain basic instructions which must
be followed and read by the fitter / user before assembly
and commissioning. The technical documentation shall
always be available where the spreader is used.
The personnel who will be involved in operation, servicing,
inspection and assembly shall have the corresponding
qualifications for these areas of work. The area of respon-
sibility, competence and monitoring of personnel must be
defined exactly by the employer. If personnel do not have
the necessary knowledge, they must be trained and
instructed. If necessary, this can be implemented through
the manufacturer/supplier as desired by the
purchaser/user of the spreader. Training abroad is carried
out by the local dealers. Moreover, the employer/user
must ensure that personnel have fully understood the
content of the technical documentation.
1.1.3 Warranty and liability
The general terms of sale and delivery apply unless agreed
otherwise and confirmed in writing upon entering into the
contract. Warranty liability and liability for damages are
excluded for personal injury and material damage if the
injury or damage may be due to one or more of the fol-
lowing reasons:
•Abnormal use of the spreader
• Inexpert assembly, commissioning operation and servi-
cing of the spreader.
•Driving with the spreader with defective safety devices
or incorrectly applied or non-functioning safety and pro-
tection devices.
•Non-compliance with the instructions in the technical
documentation with regard to safety, transportation,
storage, assembly, commissioning, operation and main-
tenance of the spreader.
•Design changes to the spreader which are not perfor-
med or approved by the manufacturer.
•Use of non-EPOKE original spare parts
•Inadequate monitoring of parts which are exposed to
wear.
•Inexpertly executed repairs

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1.2 Model and type specification
Model: Tow-behind spreader
Trade designation: TKG12
TK12E
TK12E-275
TKB9-280
TKB12-280
TMK10
TMK10-275
TMK7
TMK7GT
Type: TK
TMK
Ident. no.: 11010200 (TKG12)
12100200 (TK12E)
12110200 (TK12E-275)
11070200 (TKB9-280)
14000200 (TMK10)
14050200 (TMK10-275)
14040200 (TMK7)
14060200 (TMK7GT)
(first 4 digits are type designation, the last 4 digits are
continuous numbering)
Composition of machine sign:
• Type:
• Ident. no.
• Year
• Volume, m3
• Net weight kg
• Permitted axle load, kg
• Permitted total weight kg
• Permitted support load, kg
• Name and address of manufacturer
The nameplate is located on the spreader’s right side,
near the transmission.
1.3 Start no. and year
Valid from ID no.: TKG12 - 11010200 - 2000
TK12E - 12100200 - 2000
TK12E-275 - 12110200 - 2000
TKB9-280 - 11070200 - 2000
TKB12-280 - 11080200 - 2006
TMK10 - 14000200 - 2000
TMK10-275 - 14050200 - 2000
TMK7 - 14040200 - 2000
TMK7GT - 14060200 - 2000
1.4 Country of origin
Denmark.
1.5 CE-mark
CE-mark is placed on the machine sign.
1.6 EU certificate of conformity
The above spreader has been manufactured in accordance
with the provisions of the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 22.
June 1998 on convergence of member states' legislation
on machinery (98/37/EF) with particular reference to
Appendix 1 of the Directive, on material health and safety
standards in connection with the construction and manu-
facture of machines, see item 8.
1.6.1 Directives applied
(89/392/EEC - 14.06.1989)
(91/368/EEC - 20.06.1991)
(93/44/EEC - 14.06.1993)
(93/68/EEC - 22.07.1993)
98/37/EF - 22.06.1998
1.6.2 Standards applied
EN294:1994, EN349:1994, EN811:1999, EN ISO 12100-
1:2003, EN ISO 12100-2:2003, EN 13021:2004.
1.9 Quality system certificate
See item 8.4.

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2 Descriptions
2.0.0 General
Important instructions are highlighted in each section.
Explanations of symbols
Warning (Work safety signal)
Safety should be observed where this sign is
positioned. Pay attention to this safety informa-
tion sign and follow it be careful. Always follow
the general safety regulations as well.
Information
In the instructions for use, this symbol is placed
next to all important information relating to opera-
tion or the equipment’s function.
Later on, these symbols will be used for visual registration
of danger information signs.
2.0.1 Transport and handling
2.0.1.1 Transport
During transport, empty the solids tank and the loosen
spring base adjustment on the spreader.
Danger!
Road-users may be seriously injured, e.g. due
to projec-ting parts, loss of the spreader, etc.!
The spreader should be properly fastened.
Information!
•The spreader should only be put down on a level surface.
•The spreader should be adequately secured on the car-
rying vehicle.
•Electrical parts should be protected against humidity.
2.0.1.2 Handling
A crane must be used at all times when trans-
porting or using the spreader. The spreader sho-
uld be raised using the fastening rings.
Note the lifting tackle’s load capacity and the spreader’s
centre of gravity!
People can be seriously injured - e.g. through crushing!
2.0.1.6 Rules for total weight of towed vehicles
The total weight of the towed vehicle must never
exceed the weight limits stated by the manufacturer
of the vehicle/towbar.
In the case of cars, the weight limit may be found on the
manufacturer’s label on the car or in the user manual.
2.0.2 Information on restrictions on use
2.0.2.1 Normal use
Machines for winter service are machines for
removing winter obstacles in traffic areas, and
spreaders are machines for defined spreading
of thawing materials or sand on surfaces carrying traffic.
The spreaders must only be used for the purpose for
which they are intended. The spreaders must only be
operated, repaired and maintained by persons who are
fully familiar with these areas. These persons shall also
be informed about the dangers which the spreader can
pose.
Note - Only persons who are physically and psychologi-
cally suitable, and who are familiar with the content of the
operating instructions, may use the machine.
The user shall comply with the references in the operating
instructions.
Note - The manufacturer’s liability for any damage that may
occur shall lapse in the event of any form of abnormal use.
2.0.2.2 Abnormal use
Abnormal use is
• when the spreaders are not used as spreaders
for winter service, and when the spreader has
not been mounted and connected correctly to
the towing vehicle.
•when the spreader is used for spreading materials which
are not used for combating icy roads.
• when the spreader is towed using an unsuitable vehicle
without taking into account the weight limits imposed by
the manufacturer of the vehicle. (trailer spreader only).
2.0.3 Hazards presented by the machine
2.0.3.1 Personal protective measures
As the design and construction ensure that the
operator's freedom of movement is not reduced,
use of personal protective measures (shoes, glo-
ves etc.) is not required.
2.0.3.2 Mechanical hazard
There is a risk of injury and damage from squas-
hing, cutting and from sharp edges. To the extent
possible, points on machines that present such
hazards are fitted with protective devices.
2.0.3.3 Electrical hazard
• Work on the power supply must only be carried
out by an expert electrician.
• Loose connections and burnt-out cables must
be replaced immediately.
• Use only original fuses.

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2.0.3.4 Thermal hazard
Thermal Hazard - not applicable.
2.0.3.5 Hazard caused by noise
A noise measurement has not been carried out as the noi-
se pollution depends on the used vehicle.
2.0.3.6 Hazard caused by vibrations
Vibration measurement is omitted - not relevant.
2.0.3.7 Hazard caused by radiation
Radiation measurement is omitted - not relevant.
2.0.3.8 Hazard caused by materials and substances
Demounting (scrapping): Is to be carried out by a environ-
mental acknowledged scrap merchant.
2.1 Safety measures
2.1.1 General safety measures
All EPOKE spreaders and equipment can be
operated by one person. Spread is controlled
entirely from the driver’s cab.
Instruction - The owner of the carrying vehicle undertakes
to ensure that the spreader is used only by people who:
•know the basic safety regulations and are thoroughly
familiar with the operation of the spreader
•have read and understood the section on safety and the
warnings in the technical documentation.
Instruction - Everyone who is authorised to work with the
spreader undertakes:
•to familiarise themselves with the basic safety regulations.
•to read and understand the section on safety and the
warnings in the technical documentation.
Instruction - only trained and instructed personnel are
permitted to work with the spreader:
•The authorisation of the personnel for starting, operating,
maintenance and repair must be clearly defined.
•Personnel in training may only work with the spreader
under the supervision of an experienced person.
Instruction - The spreader is designed with the safety
regulations in mind. Even so, the life of the driver may be
at risk while the machine is in use.
The spreader may only be used for its intended purpose
and in the proper condition as regards safety equipment.
Out of consideration for safety, the following is to be
observed:
Before operation the operator is to check whether devices
for control, safety and protection are correctly fitted and ok.
If defects are noted on safety devices or when other de-
fects are noted which have influence on the safe
operation of the machine, there cannot be any operation
until these defects have been repaired.
Correction of flaws, maintenance and repairs are only to
be carried out, when the machine is not in operation.
After maintenance or repairs, the safety devices are to be
correctly placed.
2.1.2 Reference to permitted total weight
TKG12, TKEB12
Permitted total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000 kg
Permitted axle load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1500 kg
Supporting load on draweye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .640 kg
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .640 kg
TK12E, TK12E275
Permitted total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000 kg
Permitted axle load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1500 kg
Supporting load on draweye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .640 kg
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600 kg
TKB9-280
Permitted total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000 kg
Permitted axle load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1500 kg
Supporting load on draweye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .640 kg
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710 kg
TKB12-280
Permitted total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000 kg
Permitted axle load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1500 kg
Supporting load on draweye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .640 kg
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710 kg
TMK10, TMK10-275
Permitted total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1500 kg
Permitted axle load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1300 kg
Supporting load on draweye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 kg
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 kg
TMK7, TMK7GT
Permitted total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1300 kg
Permitted axle load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1300 kg
Supporting load on draweye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 kg
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340 kg

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2.1.3 Reference to safety measures for specific
operating conditions
2.1.3.1 Safety measures
• The tow plate of the spreader must be vertical when the
vehicle is loaded.
• The draw bar is adjustable for height as well as length.
Important: When adjusting height, self-locking nuts (A)
must only be used once, i.e. always use new self-locking
nuts. Nut (M14 DIN 985 A2) torque must be 120 Nm.
• Connect the guide chain (safety chain) to the chassis of
the truck and tighten. See section 5.4.1.
The safety chains ensure that the spreader acts as a
part of the vehicle, particularly when reversing and on
tight bends. The safety chains must be adjusted to pre-
vent the spreader touching the bumper or lights (etc.) of
the towing vehicle.
• The stabiliser/supporting leg facilitates
connection/disconnection of the spreader. Before dri-
ving, the driver must check that the stabiliser/supporting
leg has been lifted.
• The depth of the tyre tread pattern must be min. 1.6
mm.
For information on air pressure in the road tyres, see
section 2.3.2.
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2.1.3.2 Work safety
• Protection devices: The equipment must not be
operated without protection devices.
•The drawbar position must not be above
horizontal position due to the risk of tipping. See section
2.1.2 Total weight reference – support load.
• Driving gear: The warranty and liability become void if
changes are made to the driving gear.
• Oblique position: The road may have a maximum
inclination of 10%.
• The spreader must only be subjected to repair work
when the motor of the towing vehicle has been stopped.
• Following repair work, all safety devices must be conne-
cted to the spreader.
• Unauthorised persons are to be turned away from the
danger zone.
• Persons must not be in the immediate proximity of the
machine (1 m to the side of the machine) when the
machine is operating.
• Notice! - Only spare parts recommended by the manu-
facturer must be used.
2.1.3.3 Before driving
Before starting, the driver should check that:
• the tow plate of the spreader must be vertical
when the vehicle is loaded.
• the spreader’s towbar is correctly positioned and secu-
red to the tow-bar on the vehicle.
• fixing points (guide chains) from the spreader to the vehi-
cle have been connected.
• the stabilizers have been raised.
• the safety devices are functioning.
• electrical connections and power supply have been
connected.
• the lights are functioning.
• the operating device has been fitted.
• the air pressure in the tyres is correct.
Remember to check adjustments.
2.1.3.4 Safety during cleaning, repairs and
maintenance
• When cleaning, repairs, maintenance and
similar work is performed on the spreader, the
motor of the towing vehicle must be stopped.
• Intervals of maintenance are divided into operating
hours and apply to normal operating terms.
• Please observe the specified intervals of maintenance.
•See the maintenance and inspection list.
• Only the spare parts approved and recommended by
the manufacturer must be used.
Please use the original Epoke-spare parts only.
•After repair, safety devices must be correctly fitted
again.
•It is not allowed to drive without safety devices.
2.1.3.5 Suggestions for a user guide
For a safe operation, the employer has to make a
user´s guide.
Employer is required to equip the tool with various devices
and make all necessary arrangements which correspond
to the applicable safety instruction, technical and medical
regulations.
The employer has to instruct the users of the dangers,
which may arise from operation with the tool and
precautions which must be made, and thereafter the
instruction must be repeated at regular intervals, at least
once a year.
The employer can fulfill this requirement by providing a
user´s guide. Please be aware of the legislation concer-
ning the safety area.
You may pass on the following instructions/information of
the operation to your staff e.g.:
• Normal/permitted usage
•Abnormal usage
• Safety in public traffic
• The user must be aware of, that his/her presence in the
danger zone (working area) is forbidden.
• Information of safety devices.
• If a fault/defect arises in the equipment in the equipment
which may present a risk/danger to the insured parties,
the equipment must be stopped.
• Using oil (TKG12).
• First aid instructions
•Operational safety
•Reference to faults and their rectification
•Instructions regarding the warning instructions
•Permissible operating data
•Environmental protection
•Supervision during use
•Servicing
•Maintenance
•Repair work on load-bearing and other technical parts
relating to safety.

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2.1.4 Guidelines for chains (guide chains)
Use: Chain must not be strained. They must not be used
for lifting, if there is any doubt that the permitted weight is
overstepped. Only chains accompanied by a certificate
should be used with the hoisting device. Chocks must be
avoided, especially in cold weather.
Only the original chains supplied by the manufacturer.
The chains must never be twisted, and no knots must be
tied, see fig. 1. The chains must never be damaged, as
for instance blows with a hammer, twisting with tongs,
mandrels etc. Twisting of chains must be avoided as
much as possible.
Maintenance: Chains must be kept in good condition.
Chains must be checked thoroughly with regular inter-
vals, however they must be thoroughly checked every
12th month. When checking the chain, each link must be
carefully checked and preferably with magnifying glass in
order to see if there should be any breaks etc., see fig. 2.
The maintenance of chains must include regular wash
down in corrosion protecting agent.
Chains should be stored in a cool, dry place when not in
use.
Chains must not be repaired through welding, soldering
etc.
Scrapping -Chains must be scrapped when:
• the links of the chain has been reduced at wearing with
10% of the original thicknes, or a link has been length-
ened with more than 5%, see fig. 3.
• the chain has corrosion cracks.
• a link is stretched, twisted or bent out of shape, has
breaks, cracks or other deformations.
• there are twists or deformations over many links. Such
twists can be difficult to see when checking each link,
but can be checked by hanging up the chain in one
end, so that the chain hangs free. The links must form
exact vertical lines without twists.
2.1.10 Oil (TKG12)
When using liquids, skin contact and inhalation of vapours
must be avoided whenever possible. If this is not possible,
suitable personal protective equipment must be used.
2.1.11 Lubricating grease
Long-term or repeated contact with the skin can entail irri-
tation or serious skin problems. Wash thoroughly with
soap and water. Avoid inhalation of grease fumes. Avoid
wearing clothing wetted with grease.
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GB-0306.1
2.2 Product descriptions
2.2.0.1 Machine overview
1.1.1 TK
1.1.3 TMK
2.1.1 Rubber edges
2.1.2 Flexible rubber front protects the rubber edged
when tipping
2.2.1 Stabiliser (TK)
2.2.2 Supporting leg (TMK10, TMK7)
2.2.3 Supporting leg (TMKGT)
2.2.3 Supporting leg control
2.3 Stabiliser/supporting leg spindle
2.4 Pull device
2.5 Safety chains
3.1 Impellor shaft
3.2 Delivery roller
3.3 Rubber base
3.4.1 Spring base
3.4.2 Spring base stop
3.6 Spring base adjustment
3.7.1 Transmission from drive wheel, over downward
gearing to delivery drum
3.7.2 Transmission from delivery drum to mixer
3.8 Handle for manual operation of connection and
disconnection of spreading
5.1 Attachment to guide chains
5.2 Filling oil into transmission box (TK)
5.3 Draining oil from transmission box (TK)
5.4 Oliestandsskrue (TK)
5.5 Holder for transmission exposure (TK)
5.6 Rubber bonnet for transmission exposure
1.1.1
1.1.3
2.1.1
2.1.2 2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.1
2.2.3
3.4.2
2.2.3
3.8
5.5
2.3
2.3
2.4
2.5
3.6
5.2
5.4
5.3
3.7.1 3.3
3.2
3.1 3.3
3.4.1
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TK, TMK
GB-0306.1
2.2.1 Product description
The Epoke TK and TMK tow-behind spreaders are
surface-dependent drum spreaders for spreading salt,
sand and grit.
The TK spreaders are fitted with the Epoke dosing system
where the delivery drum and mixer are pulled from the
spreader drive wheel via mechanical gearing and an ung-
raduated adjustable stabiliser. Operation of the spindle is
performed from the spreader’s outer left-hand side.
In the TK series, the design of the TKG12 differs from the
TK12E by being equipped with a 4-step gear between the
wheel and drum.
TKG12 has 4 gears that may quickly be readjusted from
spreading one type of material to another by means of 2
handles.
TK12E may be delivered with different types of gearing
(24%, 36%, 76%) in the delivery drum in relation to the
wheels.
The design of the TMK10 and TMK7 differs from the TMK
from TK in that the TMK´s delivery drum is also used as
the drive wheel axle. Also, the TMK has an ungraduated
adjustable stabiliser. Operation of the spindle is performed
from the spreader’s outer left-hand side.
The capacity of the TK and TMK spreaders is only limited
by the towing vehicle’s load capacity, and the spreaders
consequently have a very significant radius of action. The
spreading width is limited by the delivery drum’s length.
TK, TMK
Operation: The wheels supply all the energy needed for
operation of the spreader, which is thus completely surfa-
ce-dependent.
Dosing system: The material tank and the supporting
frame are welded together. The tank is fitted with a mixer
shaft and a dosing unit. The mixer shaft prevents the
spreading material from building up, thus grinding and
distributing the spreading material over the entire length of
the tank.
The dosing unit is situated under the mixer shaft, consists
of the spring-supported rubber base and the delivery
drum, whose function is to dose the material to the road
surface. The drop, i.e. the distance between the road and
the dosing drum, is relatively small, thus making the spre-
aders practically insensitive to side winds and turbulence.
As a result, the spreading material is delivered where it is
needed, i.e. on the road surface.
Material volume: The indicated material volume is delive-
red surface-dependently at any speed of driving, as the
dosing unit speed depends on the vehicle speed. Set the
material volume (at input) by adjusting the spring base.
Guide chains:
All TK and TMK spreaders are equipped with guide chains
to ensure that the spreader does not “act” like a trailer, but
as a part of the truck, improving stability, especially when
reversing and when operating on curvy roads.

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2.2.4
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
C
B
AC
D
A

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TK, TMK
GB-0306.1
2.2.4 Metering system
1The Epoke principle
A - Impellor shaft with springs
B - Delivery roller with cams
C - Rubber base
D - Spring base
2The impellor shaft pulverizes all lumps, distributes the
spreading material in the whole length of the hopper,
and ensures constant supply to the delivery roller.
Impellor springs: When replacing defect impellor
springs, the flat side is to point to the front in working
direction and be placed in two spirals, which start in
the centre, whereby the material is lead towards the
centre. Start with no. 1 in the middle. Turn the tube
1/4 turn forward in the working direction, mount pair
no. 2 equally on each side of no. 1. Turn 1/4 turn in
the working direction, mount pair no. 3 equally on
each side of the previously mounted pair etc.
3Possibility for demounting defect impellor springs.
4The delivery roller is provided with cams (A) which
bring the material through the spring adjusted rubber
base. The cams are available in different designs for
all types of material and dosages.
Great and many cams: Great amount (sand etc).
Small and less cams: Small amount (salt).
5The delivery cams: If the cams are worn, they are to
be replaced. If the screws are rustbound, the cams
can be blasted with a hammer, and the screws be
loosened with tongs. To ease a replacement of cams
later, it is recommended to fill in approx. 1/4 l waste
oil into the delivery roller. This has not been done
from the works out of regard for the oil waste during
shipment.
6The rubber bases are jammed under the clamping iron
and can be turned and worn on all edges provided that
they are turned in time, see also description of the
spring base.
7The spring base presses the bottom rubber base
against the cams of the delivery roller, regulated by
the spring base adjustment. Defect springs by wea-
ring are to be replaced. When the spring base is
open, all points of the springs are to be in line. The
spring base stop is adjustable and placed in order to
stop the movement of the spring base for max. mate-
rial quantity.
8Spring base adjustment: The adjustment is obtained
by the pressure of the bottom rubber base with diffe-
rent strength against the delivery roller by means of
the spring base. The pressure is varied by the adjust-
ment handle at the rear of the spreader.
9Gearing (TKG12): The spreader is supplied with a 4-
speed gearbox.
The gearing changes the speed of the delivery roller
porportionally to the speed of the driving wheel.
For instance: Upper handle on min: lower handle on
salt = min. amount. Position “sand” and max. gives
greatest possible amount.

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TK, TMK
GB-0612.2
2.3.1 Technical data
Model TKG 12 TK12E TK12E-275 TKEB9-280 TKB12-280
Hopper capacity, m31,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2
Track gauge, mm 1500 1500 1500 1800 1800
Total width, mm 2494 2494 2750 2800 2800
Spreading width - min., mm 2200 2200 2200 2500 2500
Rim size 4.00 E x 9 4.00 E x 9 4.00 E x 9 4.00 E x 9 4.00 E x 9
Tyre size 6.00 - 9 10PR 6.00 - 9 10PR 6.00 - 9 10PR 6.00 - 9 10PR 6.00 - 9 10PR
Net weight, kg 640 600 600 710 710
Permitted total weight, kg 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
Permitted shaft load capacity, kg 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500
Supporting load on draweye, kg 640 640 640 640 640
Speed, km/h 50 50 50 50 50
Model TKEB12 TMK10 TMK10-275 TMK7 TMK7GT
Hopper capacity, m31,2 1,0 1,0 0,7 1,0
Track gauge, mm 1500 2332 2332 1804 1804
Total width, mm 2494 2494 2750 1966 1966
Spreading width - min., mm 2200 2000 2000 1500 1500
Rim size 4.00 E x 9 4.00 E x 9 4.00 E x 9 4.00 E x 9 4.00 E x 9
Tyre size 6.00 - 9 10PR 6.00 - 9 10PR 6.00 - 9 10PR 6.00 - 9 10PR 6.00 - 9 10PR
Net weight, kg 640 400 400 340 400
Permitted total weight, kg 2000 1500 1500 1300 1300
Permitted shaft load capacity, kg 1500 1300 1300 1300 1300
Supporting load on draweye, kg 640 250 250 250 ------
Speed, km/h 50 50 50 50 25

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TK, TMK
GB-0306.1
2.3.2 Dimensioned sketch
TMK10 / TMK7
TKG12, TK12E
1804 / 2332
1500 / 1800
2216 / 2522
1030
740
1000
2494 mm - TKG12/TK12E
2750 mm - TKE12E-275
2800 mm - TKEB9-280
1966 mm - TMK7, TMK7GT
2494 mm - TMK10
2750 mm - TMK10-275

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2.4 Diagrams
2.4.3 Electrical diagram
Electrical diagram, see spare parts manual.
2.5 Corrosion protection
All Epoke-products were sandblasted with steel balls, zinc
dusted with 1-component epoxyester (does not apply to
non-corrosion-resistant components), first coated with 2-
component polyurethan and varnished with 2-component
polyurethan varnish.
2.8 Environmental protection
Waste oil must be disposed of in an
environmentally friendly manner!
Do not pour waste oil onto the ground!
•Note: Please note that biodegradable oil must not,
despite its name, be poured directly onto the ground or
into the drainage system! Even small spills are harmful
to the environment!
3 Demands to the place of mounting
3.1 Demands to the bed plate
Important! The spreader is to be loaded off onto
a solid, horizontal bed capable of bearing.
3.2 References to dangers which can be preven-
ted by methods of mounting
Demands to the off-loading: The spreader is to be placed
with adequate space around itself in order to carry out
maintenance, lubrication, cleaning etc. comfortably and
safely. The distance from the spreader to a stationary
building must be at least 0.7 m, and between several
spreaders the distance must be at least 1.1 m.
4 Instructions for preparations
4.1.1 Connection with the towing vehicle
1. Make sure that the spreader cannot roll
backwards.
Break blocks must be used on an even or very
uneven surface or on a slope.
2. Adjust the stabiliser or supporting leg so that the
towing vehicle hits the middle or just above the lowest
part of the coupling on the vehicle.
3. Vehicle coupling: Set the coupling bolt at ”open”.
4. There must be no persons between the spreader and
the vehicle.
5. Coupling of spreader and vehicle. Replace the vehicle.
6. Once the coupling has been completed, check to
make sure that it is correct.
7. Connect the supply cables (electricity).
8. Turn op the stabiliser/supporting leg.
9Connect guide chains, see section 5.4.1
10. Remove brake blocks.
11 Check spreader light.
4.1.2 Disconnection
1. Secure the spreader by using
break blocks on an even or very uneven surface
or on a slope.
2. Lower the stabiliser/supporting leg.
3. Disconnect supply cables (electricity).
4. Disconnect guide chains.
5. Disconnect the spreader.
6. There must be no persons between the spreader and
the vehicle.
7. Remove the vehicle from the spreader.
5 Operation instructions
5.0.1 Remote control
1. Spreading stop
2. Spreading - start
3. Material level indicator
4. Voltage control
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2
3
4

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GB-0306.1
5.1.5 Operating levers
Gearing: The spreader is supplied with a 4-speed gearbox.
The gearing changes the speed of the delivery roller por-
portionally to the speed of the driving wheel.
For instance: Upper handle on min: lower handle on salt =
min. amount. Position “sand” and max. gives greatest
possible amount.
As standard the spreader is supplied with manual remote
control of clutch for delivery roller and impellor.
The handle is placed onto the left transmission box of the
spreader.
As standard the spreader is supplied with manual remote
control of clutch for the delivery roller (and impellor as an
extra).
The handle is placed at the right transmission housing of
the spreader.
The spreader may be pushed to or from the towing vehic-
le by means of the driving handle.
Quantity control: The quantity control is done in differring
the pressure of the spring base against the delivery roller.
The pressure is varied through the handle at the rear of
the spreader.
TKG12
TKG12, TK12E
TMK10, TMK7
TMK10, TMK7
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GB-0306.1
5.2 Instructions for initial operation
5.2.1 Fill up with oil before use
Fill up the gearbox with oil before starting a new machine
(3 litres - ISO 68) only TKG/TKB spreaders.
5.2.2 Adjustment of spreading quantity (metering)
At metering or check of quantity per m2you must be awa-
re that the width of the spread is 136% of the width of the
delivery roller when the road speed is 20 km/h or above.
The measuring tray corresponding to a width of spread of
1 metre must therefore be 1:1.36=0.735 m.
10 g/m2= 10 kg per driven km in measuring tray 0.735 m
20 g/m2= 20 kg per driven km in measuring tray 0.735 m
30 g/m2= 30 kg per driven km in measuring tray 0.735 m
40 g/m2= 40 kg per driven km in measuring tray 0.735 m
You may either hang the measuring tray up below the
delivery roller and drive exactly 1 km. Or you may activate
the wheel of the spreader and count the turns. In the latter
case the following calculation must be made:
Gritting
Do not drive with engaged delivery roller without material
in the hopper in order to prevent unnecessary wear of the
rubber base.
If you wish to keep the marked width of spread the speed
should not exceed 25 - 30 km/h. At greater speeds the
width is increased through the wind, and widths of more
than 6,0 m may be acheived.
Turns of wheel per km = 1000
D x π
D
Ex.: D = 0,540 m = 589 turns per km
1000
0,540 x 3,14
Filler plug
Oil-level screw
Drain plug