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This Manual Must Be Read Before Operating The Equipment Owner / Operator’s Manual The Commercial Turf Choice FOR MODELS MS-1875 MS-2000 CUSTOMER COPY Protected by the following patents, #6,089,478, #6,088,865, #Des.425,915 Warren, Michigan 48089 and other pending U.S. and foreign patent applications.
Introduction This manual has been designed for your help. It will assist you and instruct you on the proper set-up, installation and use of this spreader. Refer to the table of contents for an outline of this manual. We require that you read and understand the contents of this manual completely (especially all safety information) before attempting any procedure contained herein.
General Information CONGRATULATIONS! The Turfex product you have purchased is an example of turf management product at its nest! Your Turfex product’s, self contained design is a trademark of all Turfex products. Here’s why... SIMPLICITY: Fewer moving parts manufactured of higher quality means minimal maintenance for your Turfex product.
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For your safety warning and information decals have been placed on this product to remind the operator of safety precautions. If anything happens to mark or destroy the decals, please request new ones from Turfex. Unit must be strapped down and locked into position before operating vehicle.
Safety (continued) Always inspect pins and latches whenever attaching or detaching spreader, and before traveling. Never leave material in hopper for long periods of time. Be aware that fertilizers are hygroscopic and will attract atmospheric moisture and harden up. Remember, most accidents are preventable and caused by human error. Exercising of care and precautions must be observed to prevent the possibility of injury to operator or others! Never operate equipment when under the in uence of alcohol, drugs, or medication that might alter your judgment and/or reaction time.
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Safety and Warning Labels All Turfex products have warning labels instructing you about certain safety issues you should be aware of. Below are examples of what to look for and familiarize yourself with. In the event that a label is lost or removed for re nishing reasons, you may obtain new ones from Turfex.
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CALIBRATION DISCLAIMER It is the responsibilty of the person using this equipment to make sure that every type of material is properly calibrated to perform as expected. This process should take place on a solid at surface away from drains and livestock areas in order to achieve a safe and accurate reading for proper material distribution.
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MS-1875 Parts Breakdown Key Part No. Description Qty. Key Part No. Description Qty. Key Part No. Description Qty. D 6452 3/8-16x1” Ser Flg Bolt D 6356 Bearing Access Cover D 6323 1875 Frame D 4122 3/8-16x1-1/2” Hex Bolt D 6394...
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MS-2000 Parts Breakdown . y t D 6528 1/2" - 13 x 1" Hex Bolt Serrated Head - " " 2 t l o " 2 t a l " 2 D 6452 3/8" - 16 x 1" Hex Bolt Serrated HWH Type F 6584 "...
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MS-2000 Auger Drive Assembly Parts Breakdown Vee Pro 3000 Only . y t D 6528 1/2" - 13 x 1" Hex Bolt 6584 3/8 Locknut Serrated Flange D 6467 Plastic Push Fastener D 6132 1/4" - 20 x 3/4" Stainless Hex Bolt Serrated HWH D 6172 #10 - 32 x 5/8"...
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MS-2000 Spinner Drive Assembly Parts Breakdown . y t - " " 1 t l o " 4 i s s r o t s a l c i t 1/4" - 20 x 1” Stainless Hex Bolt Flange Head - "...
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MS-2000 Mounting System Strapping Techniques Figure 1 Cross Left Upper to Right Lower Cross Right Upper to Left Lower. Stop Bars Stop Bars & & Strap from rear of Strap from rear of vehicle to front corner. vehicle to front corner. Ratchet Straps Figure 2: Frame Mounting Bolts Figure 2: Frame Mounting Bolts...
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MS-1875 & MS-2000 Bulk Material Spreader Adjustable Spinner Assembly POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 POSITION 4 POSITION 5 Adjustable Fins Shown in Di erent Positions. Lift This End Up and Move To Desired Position. The purpose of the adjustable n is to provide a way to adjust spread patterns with di erent materials. You can select the desired position by simply lifting up on the outside top edge.
Vehicle Harness Wiring Instructions Step 1: Take harness assembly and route from the rear of the vehicle to the front. Route harness along frame and attach to frame holes and frame supports. It is not recommended to attach to fuel or brake lines for obvious reasons. Do not route close to exhaust system or engine, even though Snowex uses high temperature wiring, it still could melt under extreme heat and short the spreader electrical system, as well as the vehicle electrical system.
MS-1875 Electrical System Electrical System IMPORTRANT: In the o season remove control and put in a cool dry place. The interior summer tempreatures could damage circuit board and void warranty. To Vibrator To Auger Motor To Spinner Motor Special Notes: .
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MS-2000 Electrical System Parts Breakdown Special Notes: . y t 1. All external connections must have dielectric grease. D 6162 Power Cable 2. Read lead labels before attaching to power source or ground. Spinner Motor D 6106 3. No other devices may be spliced into wiring harness. D 6320 Auger Motor 4.
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D7240 Control Vibrator Red Positive (+) Vibrator Black Negative (–) OUTPUT Black Negative (–) INPUT Auger Red Positive (+) Spinner Red Positive (+) Auger Black Negative (–) Positive (+) Spinner Black Negative (–) D6341 Control Power Cable Negative Black (–) to battery Ring Terminal Positive White with Red Tracer (+) to battery...
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D6511 Spreader Power Harness Circuit Diagram AUGER Red Positive (+) AUGER Green Negative (–) SPINNER VIBRATOR Green Black Negative (–) Black Negative (–) Negative (–) Positive (+) VIBRATOR SPINNER White Positive (+) White Positive (+) MAIN POWER PLUG AUGER POWER SPREADER CONNECTION White...
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D6322 Vehicle Harness Circuit Diagram CONTROL OUTPUT PLUG VIBRATOR BUMPER SPINNER/AUGER CIRCUIT PLUG Anderson CIRCUIT Anderson OUTPUT Block Block (2) Pos (4) Pos VIBRATOR AUGER OUTPUT White Positive (+) (housing) Red Positive (+) Red Wire VIBRATOR Positive (+) Black Negative (–) White Wire AUGER OUTPUT Black...
MS-2000 Bulk Material Spreader Mounting Instructions NOTE: Pay special attention when drilling or clamping dissimilar metals to aluminum bodies. Galvanic corrosion can occur if not handled properly. Contact vehicle manufacturer for recommended practices. Step 1: Remove tailgate from pickup bed. Step 2: Load spreader on to truck bed and mount spinner assembly.
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MS-1875 Bulk Material Spreader Mounting Instructions For TPM-275 NOTE: Pay special attention when drilling or clamping dissimilar metals to aluminum bodies. Galvanic corrosion can occur if not handled properly. Contact vehicle manufacturer for recommended practices. Step 1: Install clevis weldment in center of upper rail as shown.
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TPM-275 Parts Breakdown Part No. Description Qty. Clevis Weldment T 30702 T 30701 Channel Weldment D 6584 3/8-16 Serrated Flange nut T 30703 2 x 2 Square Plastic Cap T 30700 Upright Weldment D 4125 3/8 Flat Washer T 30704 3/8-16 x 3-1/4”...
Spreader Maintenance • WARNING – When servicing is necessary, perform it in a protected area. Do not use power tools in rain or snow because of danger of electrical shock or injury. Keep area well lighted. Use proper tools. Keep the area of service clean to help avoid accidents. •...
Adjustable Ba e Kit #ABK-020 For MS-2000 Bulk Material Spreader D-6497 ( rst stage) is for wet sand/wet salt/or a wet blended mix. D-6498 (second stage) attached to the rst stage; is for dry coarse free owing materials. D-6499 ( nal stage) attached to the second and rst stage; is for ne materials or ice melters. i r c i t p .
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Operating the Spreader (continued) WARNING PROTECTION • If audible beeping occurs, read display to identify problem. If display reads “OL” (overload) or “OH” (overheat). Shut controller down and carefully clear jammed auger. If display reads “E1“ this means there is a dead short in system. Do not use until problem is cor rected. If display reads “E 0”...
Troubleshooting Whenever service is necessary, your local TurfEx Dealer knows your Spreader best. Take your Spreader to your local dealer for any maintenance or service needs on your unit. If this is not possible, the Troubleshooting Guide below may assist you in identifying the problem.
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Troubleshooting MS-1875 & MS-2000 CONTROLLER TURNS ON DEFINITION: SWITCH OFF & ON SPREADER CLEAR JAM OL CODE JAMMED MATERIAL BEEP SHUTS OFF AMP DRAW FOR AUTO-REVERSE DOES NOT RUN DISPLAYS ERROR CODE TOO HIGH FUNCTION BAD MOTOR TEST 4 TO 20 AMP DRAW...
Warranty Limited Warranty One year warranty on Turfex brand products against defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service, subject to limitations detailed below. Warranty period of year of one year begins on the date of purchase by the original retail user.
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Do you feel your Trynex Dealer sold you the correct product for your needs/application? 10) How would you rate your overall satisfaction Very Somewhat Somewhat Very Satis ed Dissatis ed with your Turfex Dealer?- Satis ed Satis ed Dissatis ed Dissatis ed 11) How would you rate your overall satisfaction Very Somewhat...
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Simply Fill Out Your Warranty Registration and Return It to the Factory! From: Postage Required Post O ce will not deliver without proper postage. 23455 REGENCY PARK DR. WARREN MI 48089-2667...
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