Trynex International TurfEx TS45 User manual

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TS45
Owner’s Manual/Parts List/Assembly Instructions
This Manual Must Be Read Before Operating The Equipment

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Table of Contents
OWNER’S MANUAL
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................................................................................5-6
Component Vocabulary .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Preparation /Spreading .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Calibration Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Calibration Chart..........................................................................................................................................................................................8-9
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
PARTS LIST
Parts Breakdown .....................................................................................................................................................................................12-13
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Assembly Instructions..............................................................................................................................................................................16-22
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
NOTES.....................................................................................................................................................................................................24-27

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Introduction
This Owner’s Manual is intended to acquaint you with your TurfEx TS45 Push Spreader and how to operate it safely and correctly. Read this
manual and observe the instructions contained to ensure safety and performance.
This manual must be read by each person that will be involved in its assembly, operation, care, maintenance, repair, or transport. In addition
to this manual, observe all workplace safety practices and take precautionary measures to ensure your own safety and the safety of those
around you.
Should you lose this Owner’s Manual, you can purchase additional copies through your local TurfEx Dealer.
SAFETY ALERT DEFINITION
This Safety Alert Symbol is used to pinpoint characteristics that, if not carefully followed, can create a safety hazard. When you
see this symbol in this manual or on the machine itself, BE ALERT – your safety and the safety of others is involved.
An accident will occur, resulting in Serious Injury or Death if the instructions are not followed.
An accident may occur, resulting in Serious Injury, perhaps Death, if the instructions are not followed.
An accident may occur, resulting in Minor or Moderate Injury if the instructions are not followed.
Important Information; Property or Equipment Damage may result if not followed.

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Never attempt to remove the spreader from a vehicle with material in it.
Never operate equipment when under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or medications. These substances alter
your judgment and slow your reactions.
Always keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and hair away from moving parts. These items will catch and be
pulled in by moving parts, causing serious personal injury.
Always shut off vehicle before attempting to attach, detach, or service the spreader. Be sure vehicle is properly
braked, chocked, and on level ground.
Use caution when driving and drive at a sensible speed, where braking distances are safe and safe handling
characteristics are maintained.
Avoid large holes and ditches when transporting loads. Do not push close to creeks, ditches and public high-
ways.
Never tow the spreader with a motorized vehicle.
Always clear and keep work area clean when operating.
Always wear safety gear, eye protection, gloves and work boots when operating the spreader.
Do not at any time carry passengers sit or stand on the spreader.
Do not allow children to play on, stand upon or climb in the spreader.
Before working with the spreader, secure all loose clothing and hair. Clothing and hair could get caught in
moving parts.
Keep hands and ngers free of moving parts.
Always wear safety glasses with side protection when servicing spreader or near where material is being
spread.
Never allow children to operate or climb/play on or around equipment.
Always make sure people are clear of where you will be using equipment. Always check areas to be spread to
ensure no hazardous conditions or substances are in the area.
Inspect the spreader before and after operating for defects. Parts that are broken, missing or worn out must be
replaced before operating.
Be careful when operating on steep grades (hill) the spreader may tip over.
The safety information and the instructions outlined in this document cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product and must be supplied by the operator. Exercise care and observe pre-
cautions to prevent injury to yourself and others.
Never use wet materials or materials with foreign debris with the spreader. The spreader is designed to spread
dry, clean, free-owing material.
Never leave material in hopper between uses, or when storing. Turf-care materials are hygroscopic and will
attract moisture and harden up.
Empty the spreader and clean it after each use to prevent material from building up and covering metal parts,
causing corrosion.
Do not use salt. Using salt in this spreader will damage the mechanism and shorten the life of the machine
Before attempting any procedure in this book, the safety information in this manual must be read and understood by all personnel who have
any part in the installation, operation, care, maintenance, repair, or transport of this equipment. Supplement this safety information with
workplace regulations, material safety information, best working practices, and common sense.
Safety

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Operating Instructions
Component Vocabulary
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ID # COMPONENT NOTES
1 Handle Pushes and moves the Spreader
2 Gate Stop Adjust the open position of the gate. See Calibration Instructions.
3 Gate Lever Opens and Closes the Gate. Pull back to Open the Gate; Push back to close.
4 Gate Regulates material ow from the hopper.
5 Hopper Maximum Capacity – 100 lbs.
6 Spinner Evenly distributes material. Clean after each use.
7 Gearbox Do not open the gear box; the gears are lubricated at the factory.
8 Wheels Do not over-inate! Max 25 PSI (1.72 bar)
9 Support Leg Stabilizes Load and Spreader

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Operating Instructions
Preparation/Spreading
Overlapping For Consistent Coverage.
Inspect your spreader before each use. Make sure the Wheels turn easily, and the Spinner rotates clockwise when the spreader is pushed.
The Hopper should be clean and free from cracks. The Gate should open and close smoothly.
Before lling the hopper, make sure that the Gate Lever is in the“0”position (fully forward) and the Gate is closed.
Make sure the R-pin Agitator is installed on the spinner shaft before lling the spreader.
Clean the Spinner after each use. Material stuck on the Spinner will cause uneven spreading.
Make sure the Hopper Screen is installed in the hopper before lling and using.
Please refer to fertilizer manufacturer’s recommendation. Break up any lumps of fertilizer as you ll the hopper.
Set the Gate Stop with the ow control lever always in the“0”position.
Do not use spreader on windy days when spreading light materials or where the material must only be spread in specic areas; for example:
grass seed, herbicides, etc.
Always start walking prior to opening the Gate.
When spreading material, make sure the spread pattern does not hit landscaping plants, shrubs, owers, etc.
Do not over apply spreading material. Follow the recommended application rate for each turf-care product according to the manufacturers
suggest (usually on the product package). Over application will lead to lawn damage and contamination.
Always close the Gate (using the Gate Lever) before turning or stopping the spreader.
Keep the impeller plate horizontal when operating the spreader. Tilting the spreader will result in uneven coverage.
To maintain the same application rate when walking at a different speeds, adjust the ow rate. Reduce the ow setting for slower speeds
and increase the ow setting for higher speeds. Use your calibration chart.
Every time you are ready to stop or turn around, close the gate to stop dispersing the material and continue one more stride. This reduces
waste and avoids damaging the lawn with over-application
If spreading material is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent
burning of the lawn.
To ensure consistent coverage, make sure each broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the previous broadcast pattern. (See Diagram below.)
PREPARATION
SPREADING

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Calibration Instructions
To calibrate your spreader, you will need: Notepad, Stopwatch, Tape Measure, Scale, Plastic Tub, and an area for measuring spread width
Here is the equation used:
Desired Application Rate = Output ÷ (Walking Speed x Spread Width)
lbs/ft2lbs/min ft/min ft
When calculating, the desired application rate needs to be converted to pounds-per-square-foot.
To Convert...
Pounds-per-Acre, multiply by 43,600
Pounds-per-Thousand-Square-Feet, multiply by 1000
Output is measured in pounds per minute. This is found by putting a known amount of material (ve pounds) into the hopper (after setting the
gate with the gate stop) and measuring how long it takes for the material to ow out of the hopper. To convert this time into pounds-per-min-
ute, divide the pounds by the time (minutes). Seconds should be converted to minutes (the result is a decimal fraction).
The speed is required in feet-per-minute. 1 mile per hour is equal to 88 feet per minute. To maintain a consistent application rate, you will
need to walk at a speed that you can maintain across the whole spreading area.
Set the open position of the gate with the Gate Stop. With the gate closed, pour ve pounds of material into the hopper. Make sure the plastic
tub is below the spreader where it can catch material owing from the gate. Open the gate and measure how much time it takes for all the
material to come out of the Spreader. Record this. Repeat this procedure until you have a reading for each of the gate settings on the chart:
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, and 30.
Using the times obtained, calculate the pounds-per-minute – record the result in the Calibration Chart.
Measure the spread width by walking a short distance at approximately each speed (220 ft/min). When measuring, exclude the thin edges
where the coverage thins out, this will be your ‘effective spread width’. Record the resulting width in the chart.
All seed and fertilizer mixtures, regardless of physical similarities, ow and spread differently. Therefore, your spreader should be calibrated
specically for each material you are spreading. Use the charts in this manual to record calibration data for your spreader for materials you
commonly use.
MATERIALS NEEDED
MATH
COLLECTING AND RECORDING DATA
Find the required application rate from the product label. Decide the speed you will maintain and your spread width (use the chart below as a
guide). Set the Spreader Speed based on the data you have collected and recorded in the chart to obtain the spread width.
Use the equation below to nd the output and the values in the chart to nd the gate setting.
Required Output = Application Rate x Walking Speed x Spread Width
lbs/min lbs/ft2ft/min ft
Find the gate setting that matches the required output using the values you recorded in the chart. You may need to adjust your walking speed
slightly.
CONFIGURING SPREADER
Gate Stop @ 20
Gate Lever closed

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Calibration Chart
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)

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Calibration Chart
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)
Material
Gate Setting 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Output (lbs/min)
Speed (mph) 1.5 2 2.5 3
Spread Width (ft)

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Maintenance
Clean material out of hopper after each use.
Rinse and dry the spreader after each use.
Before operating make sure the tires have the recommended pressure – 25 psi (1.72 bar)
Periodically check all fasteners for tightness.
Periodically clean and lubricate parts.
Use a glossy enamel spray paint or paint marker to touch up scratched or worn painted metal surfaces.
Never exceed load capacity rating of 100 lbs, it will damage the spreader.
Never allow material to remain in the hopper for extended periods of time.
Before storing make sure the spreader is clean, dry, and freshly lubricated.
Store indoors.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
STORAGE

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Parts List

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Part Breakdown
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Parts Breakdown
ID # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
1 R10176 1 FRAME
2 R10188 1 HOPPER COVER, TS45
3 R10195 2 PNEUMATIC WHEEL
4 R10196 1 RETAINING PIN
5 R10198 1 SCREEN, TS45
6 R10213 2 WHEEL ASSEMBLY FRAME
7 R10226 1 HANDLE SHAFT, TS45
R10178 1 GAUGE & LEVER ASSEMBLY
8 1 ADJUST HANDLE A
9 1 ADJUST HANDLE B
10 1 ADJUST HANDLE POLE
11 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, M6 X 25
12 1 EXTERNAL TOOTH WASHER, M8
13 1 LOCK WASHER, M6
14 1 NUT, M6, NYLOX
15 1 NYLON WASHER
16 1 SCREW, ST 4.2 X 18
17 1 SPACER
18 1 WASHER, M6 USS
19 1 WING NUT, M6
R10216 1 HOPPER ASSEMBLY, TS45
20 4 BOLT, M6 X 45, HEX
21 1 HOPPER, TS45
22 1 HOPPER BUSHING
14 4 NUT, M6, NYLOX
23 3 SCREW, ST4.2 X 40
24 1 SHUT OFF PLATE
25 3 WASHER, M4 USS
18 4 WASHER, M6 USS
R10217 2 UPPER HANDLE, COMPLETE
26 1 HANDLE COVER
27 1 TUBE PLUG
28 1 UPPER HANDLE
R10219 1 WHEEL HDW KIT, TS25,TS45
29 2 AXLE BUSHING
30 1 BOLT, M6 X 60
31 2 INNER AXLE BUSHING
14 1 NUT, M6, NYLOX
32 2 OUTER AXLE BUSHING
33 1 WASHER, M16
34 1 COTTER PIN, M5 X 35
R10222 1 FRAME HARDWARE KIT, TS45
35 2 BOLT, M6 X 35
20 2 BOLT, M6 X 45, HEX
ID # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
36 3 BOLT, M6 X 50
37 2 BOLT, M6 X 55, HEX
30 2 BOLT, M6 X 60
14 9 NUT, M6, NYLOX
38 1 HANDLE SPACER, TS45
R10225 1 CONNECTING ROD KIT, TS45
39 1 CONNECTOR ROD
40 1 CONTROL ROD
41 2 COTTER PIN, M2 X 10
42 2 HEX NUT, M6
14 1 NUT, M6, NYLOX
43 3 WASHER, M6, FLAT
44 1 PIVOT & BRACKET ASSY, TS45
R10227 1 GEAR BOX & AXLE ASSEMBLY,
45 1 THIN WASHER
46 1 GEAR BOX & AXLE ASSEMBLY
R10228 1 SPINNER COMPLETE, TS25, TS45
47 1 SCREW, M4 X 20
48 1 SPINNER
R10229 1 BRACE KIT, TS25, TS45
49 1 CROSS BRACE
50 2 FRAME BRACE
R10231 1 COMPLETE HARDWARE KIT, TS45
29 2 AXLE BUSHING
35 2 BOLT, M6 X 35
20 6 BOLT, M6 X 45, HEX
36 3 BOLT, M6 X 50
37 2 BOLT, M6 X 55, HEX
30 3 BOLT, M6 X 60
31 2 INNER AXLE BUSHING
14 16 NUT, M6, NYLOX
32 2 OUTER AXLE BUSHING
4 1 RETAINING PIN
47 1 SCREW, M4 X 20
33 1 WASHER, M16
18 4 WASHER, M6 USS
43 4 WASHER, M6, FLAT
34 1 COTTER PIN, M5 X 35
38 1 HANDLE SPACER, TS45
R10232 1 AXLE BUSHING KIT, TS25, TS45
31 2 INNER AXLE BUSHING
32 2 OUTER AXLE BUSHING

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Assembly Instructions

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Introduction
These installation instructions have been designed to guide you in assembling your TurfEx TS45 Push Spreader. Read and follow the direc-
tions contained to ensure safety and performance through correct assembly.
In addition to these instructions, observe all workplace safety practices and take precautionary measures to ensure your own safety and the
safety of those around you.
Should you lose these assembly instructions, you can purchase additional copies through your local TurfEx dealer
TORQUE CHART
Use this chart as a guide for tightening hardware.
Hand-tighten all fasteners until the step is complete, then tighten to the recommended
torque (unless specied otherwise in these instructions).
TORQUE CHART FT-LB
Size Torque
M4 1.9
M5 3.9
M6 6.6
M7 11
M8 16
M10 31.6
M12 55.1

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Assembly Instructions
Insert Screw M4x20 through Spinner then through Spinner Shaft (part of Gear Box Assembly).
A: Attach a wheel frame on each side of gear box and axle.
B: Fix the wheel frame to the hopper frame using hex bolt M6x60 and lock nut M6. Do not tighten the hardware.
STEP 1: ATTACH SPINNER TO THE GEAR BOX
STEP 2: ASSEMBLE LOWER FRAME AND GEAR BOX
Before assembling the TS45 Push Spreader, read the Owner’s Manual and all safety information contained therein.
You will need a set of metric tools.
Make sure the word “Front” on the
Gearbox faces forward (toward the
curve on the hopper frame).

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Assembly Instructions
A: Attach one end of each Frame Brace to the outside of the Hopper Frame using bolt M6 x 35 and M6 lock nut.
B: Attach the other end of Frame Braces to the Wheel Frame.
C: Attach Cross Brace and secure with Hex Bolt M6x45 at both sides. Do not tighten the hardware.
A: Slip Outer Axle Bearing onto one end of the axle and secured inside the Axle Frame (there is a slot that needs matched with the frame).
Slide the Inner Axle Bushing on the axle and into placing, tting snuggly inside the Inner Axle Bushing. Repeat this for both sides.
B: Attach Wheel to the right side of the axle by inserting a M6 x 60 bolt through both the wheel hub and axle. Fasten with lock nut M5. Refer
to the diagram below to ensure this wheel, the drive wheel, is in the correct location.
C: Attach wheel to the left side of the axle. Secure with a washer and push nut.
D: Install a Push Nut at the other end of the axle.
STEP 3: ATTACH FRAME BRACING
STEP 4: ATTACH THE WHEELS
Brace

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Assembly Instructions
Attach the handle shaft to Lower Frame Assembly and x the pivot & bracket assembly on the Lower Frame Assembly by using two sets of
hex bolt M6x55 and lock nut M6. The Bracket should be to the operator’s left.
Using four sets of hex bolt M6x45, at washer Ø6 and lock nut M6 to attach the hopper to the frame.
STEP 6: INSTALLING HANDLE SHAFT
STEP 5: INSTALLING THE HOPPER

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Assembly Instructions
A: Assemble the Upper Handles by using one Hex Bolt M6x50, Flat Washer Ø6 and Lock Nut M6 to put the Handle Spacer between two Upper
Handles at the hole closest to the handle grips.
B: Use two sets of Hex Bolt M6x50, Flat Washer Ø6 and Lock Nut M6 to assemble the Upper Handles together and x the Gate Lever on
Upper Handle.
C: Tighten all the fasteners in this step.
A: Push the Gate Lever forward to the lowest position and insert the upper end of Gate Rod into the slot of the Gate Lever.
B: Remove one nut from the Gate Rod and insert the rod to Pivot & Bracket Assembly and tighten on the removed nut again.
STEP 7: INSTALLING GATE LEVER AND HANDLE
STEP 8: INSTALLING GATE ROD

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Assembly Instructions
Slip the threaded end of Gate Connecting Rod into the Gate with a Cotter Pin Ø2x10 and at washer Ø6 above the gate; then fasten with at
washer Ø6 and lock nut M6 at the bottom of shut off plate.
STEP 9: CONNECT THE GATE ROD TO GATE