Trynex SnowEx SD-600 User manual

Owner’s Manual
This Manual Must Be Read Before Operating The Equipment
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(REV B) F50729A
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CUSTOMER COPY
Madison Heights, Michigan 48071
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SD-600
Serial No. X2-100038 and higher
SD-1400
Serial No. X3-100019 and higher
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................................................................................5-6
Loading Spreader......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operating the Controller ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Attaching to Vehicle...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Adjustable Material Bafes........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance Instructions................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Corrosion Prevention .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Notes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................9-11
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Introduction
This manual is intended to help you to get to know your Drop Pro Spreader and how to operate it safely, correctly and economically. If you
observe these instructions, you will prevent hazards, reduce repair costs and breakdown times, and increase the reliability and service life of
the machine.
The manual must be read and used by every person who will be working with or on the machine for:
• Operation (including preparation, repair during operation, & clean-up)
• Repairs (maintenance, inspection, overhaul), and/or
• Transport.
All regulations for safety and proper working practice must be observed in addition to this manual and any applicable regulations for the
prevention of accidents. Should you lose your Owner’s Manual or would like extra copies, they can be purchased from your SnowEx dealer.
Record important machine information here for quick reference. This information can be found on the Serial Number Plate located on the Mo-
tor Enclosure; the Serial Number Label on the Control Pendant; and the Serial Number Label on the Control Module.
Model ____________________________________________
Spreader Serial # _____________________________________
Control Module Serial # ______________________________
Control Pendant Serial # ______________________________
Date Purchased _____________________________________
Dealer where purchased
___________________________________________________
See separate Warranty Information Sheet for your warranty coverage.
Model No. SD-600
Serial No. X2-100038
Manuf. 2013
Madison Heights, MI 48071 U.S.A.
1-800-725-8377 trynexfactory.com
THIS SIGN SHOULD ALERT YOU:
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 personal safety and
the safety of others is involved.
Dened below are the Safety Alert Messages.
DANGER
Information that, if not carefully followed, can cause death.
WARNING
Information that, if not carefully followed, can cause serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Information that, if not carefully followed, can cause minor injury or damage to equipment.
IMPORTANT
This symbol is used to call out information that is important to follow carefully.
IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
Example
Model # F51038
Serial # 1234
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Safety
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, preparation, transport, service, repair or use of this equipment.
For your protection, safety and information decals have been placed on the spreader to remind the operator of safety precautions and par-
ticular hazards.
Never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Overloading will result in unpredictable and unsafe
vehicle handling.
Never attempt to remove the spreader from a vehicle with material in it.
Always have someone to help you remove or install spreader. Use lifting devices such as a forklift or crane
where possible to prevent injury to yourself and others, and damage to the equipment.
Never operate equipment when under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or medications. These substances alter
your judgement 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 prop-
erly 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.
Before working with the spreader, secure all loose clothing and hair. Clothing and hair could get caught in
moving parts.
Always wear safety glasses with side protection when servicing spreader or near where salt/ice melter is
being spread.
Never allow children to operate equipment or 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.
Do not modify the spreader without written permission from SnowEx. Modifying the spreader or its mount
can affect performance and safety.
Remember most accidents are preventable and caused by human error. Exercise care and observe precau-
tions 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 storms, or when storing. Ice melters are hygroscopic and will attract
moisture and harden up.
Empty the spreader and clean it after each use to prevent ice melter from building up and covering metal
parts, causing corrosion.
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Operating Instructions
Loading Spreader/Operating the Controller
LOADING SPREADER
MATERIAL WEIGHTS
MATERIAL WEIGHT PER CUBIC FT.
Rock Salt 80-90 lbs.
Calcium Chloride Pellets 75-85 lbs.
Do not overload vehicle. Use the chart below to calculate the weight of spreader and material to comply with Vehicle Weight Ratings.
Empty weight of spreaders:
SD-600 175 lbs.
SD-1400 375 lbs.
Approximate capacity of spreaders:
SD-600 6 cubic feet
SD-1400 14 cubic feet
Approximate weight of full spreaders:
With Rock Salt
SD-600 685 lbs.
SD-1400 1565 lbs.
With Calcium Chloride Pellets
SD-600 655 lbs.
SD-1400 1495 lbs.
Leave the screen in the hopper when loading to prevent chunks and foreign objects from entering the hopper and damaging the spreader.
OPERATING THE CONTROLLER
ON/OFF
Turns Spreader and Control on/off.
BLAST
Turns spreading mechanism to
full speed momentarily.
VIBRATE
Turns Vibrator on/off. Improves
ow and prevents “bridging.”
START/STOP
Turns spreading mechanism on/off.
Use the On/Off button to turn the spreader off between jobs. The Start/Stop pauses spreading, but the vibrator will stay on. Use Start/Stop for
when you need to pause spreading for a short time. Use Blast to momentarily increase the application rate – the spreader will operate at full
speed until the button is released.
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Operating Instructions
Attaching to Vehicle/Adjustable Material Bafes
ADJUSTABLE MATERIAL BAFFLES
ATTACHING TO VEHICLE
If you are using a TPR-020 insert the hitch into your receiver. Lock with Hitch Pin and Hair Pin. Plug Spreader Harness into Vehicle Harness
and you are ready to begin spreading.
If you are using the UBM-175 mount, follow the UBM-175 Installation Instructions, Connect the Spreader Harness to the Vehicle Harness and
you are ready to begin spreading.
To attach to your tractor’s three-point hitch, simply back up to the spreader frame (requires F51196 on SD-600) and attach the hitch to the
spreader. Plug in and begin spreading.
The Drop Pro is equipped with adjustable material bafes inside the hopper. These bafes restrict the ow of salt to the Distribution Shaft.
Leave these bafes at the factory setting until you have run some material through the spreader at different speeds. The Bafes may need
adjusted for different materials, or if the Distribution Shaft is getting too much material, due to an easily owing material.
Use an 1/2” wrench for the bolts.
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Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning/Corrosion Prevention/Storage
To protect your Drop Pro from corrosion and to increase its useful life, clean it after each storm. By cleaning after each storm, salt build-up
will be less and the salt will be easier to remove.
After each snow storm:
Run the spreader to empty the hopper.
Turn the spreader control off and unplug the spreader before cleaning. Use water to rinse all of the salt residue away. Pay special attention
to tight areas, enclosures and hard-to reach areas where salt build-up is likely to be a problem. Rinse these areas thoroughly. Avoid directly
rinsing openings in transmissions/motors, such as where a shaft might come out of the housing. Use a car wash brush to clean salt and
grime that is stuck. Consider using a salt-removal product or spraying your spreader with a cleaning solution before rinsing. Rinse all clean-
ing solutions off thoroughly with water.
Make sure there are no puddles of water on the surface of the spreader and remove water from the bottom of the hopper so the Distribution
Shaft isn’t frozen when you use your spreader again.
Grease bearings, put dielectric grease on plugs, spray metal parts with a light oil. Avoid getting oil on the plastic – this will cause the plastic
to degrade.
Corrosion/Rusting is a chemical reaction caused by presence of moisture, salt, and metal. Preventing any one of these ingredients from com-
ing in contact with any other ingredient will prevent corrosion.
Storing the spreader indoors, cleaning the spreader after each use, lubricating bearings, and spraying oil on the metal will limit corrosion. Use
a water displacing oil in tight areas, especially where parts butt against each other.
Light oil applied to metal parts will prevent salt and grime from getting stuck to the frame (making it easier to clean) and will prevent
scratched or chipped areas from rusting.
How you store your spreader can have a lot to do with how long it lasts and how well it performs. Store your spreader in a sheltered area,
preferably indoors. If it must be stored outside, elevate it on wooden blocks and cover with a tarp; secure the tarp so it won’t blow away in
the wind. Before putting your spreader away, perform a very thorough cleaning, lubricate bearings, and spray oil on metal parts. Apply a pro-
tective plastic conditioner to the hopper and lid to protect them from the elements. Put Dielectric Grease on all plugs and connections prior to
storage.
CLEANING
CORROSION PREVENTION
STORAGE
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Troubleshooting
Material Flow
Fault Possible Cause Remedy
Too much material Spreading Speed too high Decrease Speed
Vibrator is on Turn Vibrator off – Use intermittently
Adjustable Bafes open too much Adjust Bafes
Material is very ne Adjust Bafes
Not enough material Spreading Speed too low Increase Speed
Material is bridged in hopper Use Vibrator
Material Bafes closed too much Adjust Bafes
No Material is Spreading Control is off Turn Control on
Material is bridged Turn Vibrator on
Foreign object in Hopper Remove Object
Hopper is Empty Fill Hopper
No Power to Motor Check connections
Put Dielectric Grease on all Connections
Check Harnesses for damage
Contact your dealer
Controller
Fault Possible Cause Remedy
OL Jammed Material Clear jam/blockage
Auger Over-Full Turn off vibrator (if on)
Adjust Bafes to restrict ow
Foreign Object in Hopper Remove Object
Frozen/Hardened Material Shovel it out
EO Spreader Harness Unplugged Re-Connect/Dielectric Grease
Motor Unplugged Re-Connect/Dielectric Grease
Cut in harness Check all harness, replace affected harness(es)
LB Corroded Connection Clean/Dielectric Grease
Replace Connectors
Loose Connection Tighten/Dielectric Grease
Replace
Low Battery (less than 12 volts) Charge Battery
Test Battery, Replace if bad
Test Alternator, Replace if bad
E1 Wires Crossed Check Harnesses for bare wires
Check for loose wires/connections
On/Off Switch Lights, No Display Controller not connected Check connections at Control Module
No Display, On/Off Switch does not light up No Power to Controller Check for Cuts in Battery Harness
Test Controller (Contact Dealer)
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