SnowEx TPH 175 User manual

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TPH 175
Remove vehicles existing ball hitch from the mounting bracket
Place TPH bracket onto the vehicle mounting bracket and place the ball hitch over the bolts and fasten
Self locking nuts (ensure that the bolts are long enough they should be at least 2 threads slowing
through the nuts when tight).
The Snowex spreader can now be mounted onto the TH-175 by inserting the 2” receiver tube of the
spreader, the 2” female receiver tube of the TH-175 one located a locking pin (supplied with the spreader)
can be inserted into the holes on the side of the hitch. To ensure all free play is removed tighten the pinch
bolt on the hitch(19mm spanner or socket required)

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Snowex TBH-175 Towbar Hitch
The TBH-175 is designed for use with the following Snowex models only
SP-375
SP-100
SP-325
US-100
US-200
SP-575
SP-1575
The TBH-175 can be fitted to any vehicle fitted with a 2 pin back plate towing bracket with sufficient weight
capacity. Towing can still be done when the spreader is removed from the TBH-175.
Weight placed upon the TBH-175 should not exceed 220 kgs is the most that this will ever take 1575 (full of
salt) however ground speed should not exceed 10 mph when
carrying spreading material in the hopper of the spreader. Care should be taken when using or travelling over
speed bumps or other traffic calming measures, particularly when spreading material is being carried in the
spreader
hopper. Do not exceed 2 mph when crossing such devices.
Ensure that all vehicle lights and number plate are not obscured by the spreader. Supplimentary lights and
number plate may be required.

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TLR - 275
PARTS LIST QTY
1. TLR275/01 Axle bracket 1
2. TLR275/02 Drawbar mounting bracket 1
3. TLR275/03 Drawbar 1
4. TLR275/04 Ball hitch swivel 1
5. TLR/05 Ball hitch 1
6. TLR275/06 Wheel 2
7. TLR275/07 Pin and clip 1
8. TLR275/08 Pin, Washer, Hub cap 2
Assembly
Bolt item 2 to item 1 using 2 OH 12x35 bolts and nuts
Insert item 3 into item 2 and secure using pin and R clip.
Insert then4 into 3 securing with 2 10x80 bolts and nuts.
Fix item 5 onto item 4 using 2 x 12x80 bolts and nuts.
Slide item 6 onto axle and secure with washer and pin.
Fitting The Spreader
Insert the mounting bracket into the back of the draw bar (item2), securing the pin supplied with the spreader.
The rear of the draw bar of the TLR-275 has four holes provided to allow adjustment of the weight distribution
upon the TLR-275, therefore to ensure that optimal draw bar weight of the vehicle is not exceeded, please refer
to the tow vehicles instructions for details of the optimum loadings.

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Snowex TLR-275 Trailer Hitch
For use with the following Snowex models only
SP-375
SP-100
SP-325
US-100
US-200
SP-575
SP-1575
The TLR-275 is resigned for use with ATV’s utility vehicles and other small tow speed vehicles in NON high
way applications.
Maximum operating speed when operating the TLR-275 must not exceed 20mph, weight loading must not
exceed ??? kgs
The spreader that is in use with the TLR-275 should only be loaded with spreading material when it is hitched to
a towing vehicle, failing to do this may result in the spreader tipping over which will risk damage and or
personnel injury.
The spreader must never be removed from the towing vehicle when any amount of spreading material is in the
hopper.
Removal from the towing vehicle may result in damage and/or personnel injury.
Always thoroughly wash Snowex equipment after contact with corrosive substances.
When towing the TLR-275 care must be taken when turning sharply, especially on wet or icy surfaces or on
snow. Turning sharply can cause a loss of control especially at speed.
Maintenance
Regularly create the wheel pivots and the moving parts of the towing ball hitch.
Check tyres for damage and keep inflated to 15 PSI.

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DSM 175
PART NO’s QTY
1. DSM175/01 Top Hangers 2
2. DSM175/02 Main frame 1
3. DSM175/03 Bottom frame 1
4. DSM175 Pair of Racthet straps 1
Insert items 1 into item 2 through top sockets leave clamp bolts loose. Insert 2 m6x50 safety bolts into item 1
and tighten.
Insert item 3 into bottom socket leave clamp bolt loose.
Lift frame assembly up and hook items 1 over the vehicle tail gate and place item 3 over vehicle ball hitch. Push
frame assembly hard against vehicle tail gate and take up any gap between the tailboard in adjusting item 1 to
remove any free play.
Tighten all pinch bolts 3 on item 2 and 1 on item 3 (over ball hitch)
Take the 2 ratchet straps (item 4) provided and hook to the rear side of the spreader, run both straps forward to a
point on the vehicle. Medium tension both straps.