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This Manual Must Be Read Before Operating The Equipment Owner / Operator’s Manual Spreaders for Snow & Ice Control FOR MODEL SP-2400 CUSTOMER COPY Warren, Michigan 48089 Protected by the following patents, #6,089,478, #6,088,865, #Des.425,915 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.
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RELIABILITY: High impact linear low density polyethelyne hopper, state-of-the-art electronic dual variable speed control, custom engineered powder coated frame, maximum torque 12 volt motor coupled to a custom engineered transmission found only on SnowEx products. VERSATILITY: Multi-use capabilities allows spreading of a variety of materials for snow and ice control.
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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 Snowex. Unit must be pinned 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 all ice melters are hygroscopic and will attract atmospheric moisture and harden up. Remember, most accidents are preventable and caused by human error.
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Safety and Warning Labels Decal Package To Be Installed Before Delivery SERIAL NUMBER ON INSIDE OF COVER BOTH SIDES BOTH SIDES BOTH SIDES WARNING WARNING Read Owner’s Manual For Installation Instructions Read Owner’s Manual For Installation Instructions Do Not Stand On Spreader Hopper Or Frame Do Not Stand On Spreader Hopper Or Frame Do Not Splice Into Electrical Harness Or Control System Do Not Splice Into Electrical Harness Or Control System...
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SP-2400 Hopper Assembly Parts Breakdown . y t 5710 Hopper Auger Motor Cover 6131 1/4-20 x 1/2” SS HWH Serrated TCS D 5700 RTG Hopper 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 HHCS D 5724 D 6515 Heavy Duty Vibrator D 4125 3/8” Flat Washer...
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SP-2400 Frame Assembly Parts Breakdown Description Qty. D 5705 2400 Frame Weldment D 5736 Upper Gussett D 5728/29 Upper Pin Bracket 1.125 & 1.0 2 ea. D 4122 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 HHCS D 5730/31/32 Lower Pin 1.25, 1.0, .750 2 ea.
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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.
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D5716 Control ATTENTION: STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE DURING THE OFF SEASON Auger Auger Black Negative (–) Red Positive (+) 20 Amp Circuit Breaker Black Pre-Wetting System OUTPUT Negative (–) Output Data Port Spinner Red Positive (+) Spinner Black Negative (–) Vibrator Vibrator Red Positive (+)
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D5708 Spreader Power Harness Circuit Diagram SPINNER Red Positive (+) SPINNER Black Negative (–) AUGER VIBRATOR Red Positive (+) Red Positive (+) VIBRATOR AUGER Black Negative (–) Black Negative (–) MAIN POWER PLUG SPREADER Black Negative (–) Positive (+) Positive (+) Black Negative (–) VIBRATOR...
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D6836 Vehicle Harness Circuit Diagram CONTROL OUTPUT PLUG AUGER BUMPER SPINNER/VIBRATOR CIRCUIT PLUG Anderson CIRCUIT Anderson OUTPUT Block Block (2) Pos (4) Pos VIBRATOR Green Negative (–) VIBRATOR OUTPUT Yellow Positive (+) VIBRATOR Yellow Positive (+) Positive (+) VIBRATOR OUTPUT Black Green Negative (–) Negative (–)
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SP-2400 Mounting System Exploded View Central Lift Point i r c i t p . y t D 4122 3/8”-16 x1-1/2” Hex Bolt D 5728 Upper Pin Bracket w/1.125 Hole D 5729 Upper Pin Bracket W/1.0 Hole D 5730 Lower Weld On Pin 1.250 Dia D 5731 Lower Weld On Pin 1.0 Dia...
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SP-2400 Mounting Instructions Step 1: Use centrally locatedlifting point on spreader frame. Hang spreader in center of dump body opening, (note) spreader opening must be level with dump oor. Step 2: Using bolts Provided in kit, mount left and right main angle to spreader frame.
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SP-2400 INTERIOR BAFFLE & INVERTED-V INSTRUCTIONS • The SP-2400 uses a multi-function ba e syetm over the auger area. This twin ba e design is used to reduce load on the auger drive train which controls amperage load to the electrical system.
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Operating the Spreader PREPARATION CAUTION – Sweep area clear of foreign objects or obstacles that could cause personal injury. Keep other persons, children, or animals out of the area to be spread. SPREADER LOADING WARNING – Do not overload vehicle. Use chart below to calculate weight of material. Weights of material are an average for dry materials . Material Weight Per Cubic Ft.
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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”...
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Troubleshooting Whenever service is necessary, your local SnowEx 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 Warning: First read all warning instructions and safety messages before servicing your spreader.
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Troubleshooting SP-2400 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...
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Troubleshooting SP-2400 MATERIAL CHECK BAFFLE 18" CORRECT MATERIAL ISSUE FREE FLOWS LENGTH SHOULD TOUCH CHECK BAFFLE MATERIAL ISSUE HOPPER ON 3 SIDES POSITION MATERIAL MATERIAL REMOVE MATERIAL ISSUE DOES NOT FLOW OBSTRUCTION OBSTRUCTION RUN 12 VOLT TO AUGER RUNS AUGER CIRCUIT ON...
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. •...
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Useful Formulas Determining Vehicle Payload Example: Material Type Coarse Salt – Dry Equipment installed when vehicle 6'/8' Vee Pro SP-2400 was weighed Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) Rear Vehicle Weight Rating 8600 (GVWR) (lb.) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (lb.) (empty) –...
The liability of Snowex to the purchaser for damages arising out of the manufacture, sale, delivery, use or resale of this spreader shall be limited to and shall not exceed the costs of repair or replacement of defective parts.
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Warranty Registration and Customer Survey To initiate the warranty on your new SnowEx spreader and assure prompt warranty service, please complete the following warranty registration and customer survey, sign and mail it back to the factory within 30 days of purchase.
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W arm Up to with a F R E E F R E E Winter Hat! 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.
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