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L.T. Rich Products 135LB Owner's Manual

Stainless steel spreader, snowrator
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135
WNER
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ANUAL FOR
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TAINLESS
TEEL
PREADER
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NOWRATOR
AES
L. T. RICH PRODUCTS
11/2/2018

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  • Page 1 2018 WNER ANUAL FOR TAINLESS TEEL PREADER NOWRATOR L. T. RICH PRODUCTS 11/2/2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation TABLE OF CONTENTS SHIPPING CONTENTS ............................ 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......................... 3 ............................3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL OVERVIEW ............................... 3 SAFETY ................................3 ..............................4 MAINTENANCE ............................4 RELATED DOCUMENTS INSTALLATION .............................. 5 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT ............................6 INSTALLATION ..............................

  • Page 3: Shipping Contents

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation 1.0 SHIPPING CONTENTS SR-HOPPER KIT (135) SHIPPING LIST LTR P/N Toro P/N Description Unit 30679 143-0012 KNOB 80239-PUMP 143-0539 AUX ELECTRICAL HARNESS 90205 142-0216 SPINNER SPEED CONTROLLER CB-381SS 126-0980 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8" x 1"...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Unfortunately, our extensive efforts to provide safe equipment can be negated by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of the 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader, hazard control and accident prevention are also dependent upon the awareness, condition, maintenance, and storage of the Snowrator and all optional attachments.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Follow all safety guidelines when performing maintenance on the 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader. In order to ensure the 135lb. Stainless Steel Spreader is kept in optimum condition, perform the following maintenance activities on a regular basis. DO NOT USE WATER WHEN CLEANING HOPPER Daily •...

  • Page 6: Installation

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation 3.0 INSTALLATION WARNING Before Working on This Machine • Switch Engine to OFF • Please note that this installation guide is for a standard machine only. • The hose and electrical harness routing may be different depending on the attachments that may already be installed on your machine.

  • Page 7: Tools & Equipment

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation TOOLS & EQUIPMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION PHOTO DRILL DRILL BIT, 3/8" RATCHET SOCKET, 13/16" EXTENSION, SOCKET, 1-1/2" WRENCH: 3/8", 1/2", 5/16", 7/16", 9/16", 13/16" ALLEN WRENCH, 1/8" SCREWDRIVER, PHILLIPS, NO. 2 UTILITY KNIFE JACK, 1 TON...

  • Page 8: Installation

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation 4.0 INSTALLATION FERTILIZER BOXES 4.1.1 Remove Rear Tires. Raise the machine using a Jack and Jack Stands (not shown). Tools: Remove both Rear Tires. Ratchet with 13/16” Socket 4.1.2 Remove Rear Light Bracket. Remove the two Bolts connecting the Rear Light Bracket to the Frame.
  • Page 9 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Fertilizer Boxes Cont… 4.1.3 Remove Battery Box. Remove battery cover by unhooking strap. Detach the Negative (black) and Positive (red) Wires from battery. Remove bolts that attach the Battery Box Bracket to the Frame.
  • Page 10 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Fertilizer Boxes Cont… 4.1.4 Attach the Right Fert Box Platform Insert (2) 3/8” x 1” Bolt into Footplate Bracket Line up Slot in Fert Box Platform with Bolts Tools: Ratchet with 9/16” Socket Fasten with (2) 3/8” Flange Nuts.
  • Page 11 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Fertilizer Boxes Cont… 4.1.6 Attach the Left Fert Box Platform Insert (2) 3/8” x 1” Bolt into Footplate Bracket Tools: Line up Slot in Fert Box Platform with Bolts Ratchet with 9/16” Socket Fasten with (2) 3/8” Flange Nuts Hand Tighten 4.1.7 Attach Rear Light Bracket...

  • Page 12: Spreader

    4.2.1 Mount 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Drill out the quick-release pin hole on the Mounting Plate of Snowrator Tools: With one person on each side, lift the 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader by the Drill, 3/8” bit Back Shield and the rear of the Hopper.
  • Page 13 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Mount Spreader Cont... Rest the rear of base on the Mounting plate with the front at a slightly elevated angle. Slide the Hopper Hinge Rods down into the rear Mounting Plate hooks. Set the front of base down so the Hopper Latch Rods are in the front Mounting Plate Hook.
  • Page 14 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Mount Spreader Cont... Secure both Latches with a 1/2” Split Shaft Collar. Align 1/2” Split Shaft Collar so it is flush with the outer edge of the Hopper Tools: Allen Wrench, 1/8” Latch Rod and tighten.

  • Page 15: Speed Control Unit

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation SPEED CONTROL UNIT 4.3.1 Speed Control Unit, Mechanical Rub Slot Edges to reveal Cut location Tools: Utility Knife Cut into Main Control Panel using utility knife and use a Die Grinder with cut-off wheel to cut tabs.

  • Page 16: Aux Control Panel

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Speed Control Unit cont… 4.3.2 Speed Control Unit, Electrical Power and Ground 1. Attach the connector labeled POWER to the Power Ground Harness Connector labeled SPINNER. 2. Attach the connector labeled MOTOR to the Spinner Motor Connector AUX CONTROL PANEL 4.4.1 Aux Control Panel, Mechanical...
  • Page 17 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Aux Control Panel Cont… 4.4.2 Aux Control Panel, Electrical Switch Connector 1. Connect the Switch Connector on the Electrical Harness to the connector on the back of the Vibrator Switch. All Black Power and Ground 1.

  • Page 18: Test

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation TEST Connect the Negative (black) Battery Cable before testing. Refer to section 5 for Operating Instructions. 4.5.1 Vibrator Verify the electrical connections have been made properly. Turn on the Vibrator. Listen for vibration. Turn off the Vibrator.

  • Page 19: Operation

    135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation 5.0 OPERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROLS The 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader has four controls. These are the Vibrator Switch, Spinner Switch, Spinner Speed Control, and Hopper Cable. These controls can be operated while the spreader is in use.
  • Page 20 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Operational Controls Cont… 5.1.2 Main Control Panel The Main Control Panel is where the Speed Control Unit for the Spinner Motor is located. The unit has an ON/OFF button, speed adjustment controls and an LED indicator strip. The LED indicators alert the operator of malfunctions when they flash in specific patterns.

  • Page 21: Spread Pattern Adjustment Controls

    5.2.1 Rate Control The Rate Control is located on the front of the 135lb. Stainless Steel Spreader near the spinner. The Rate Control setting controls the amount of product that is dispersed from the Hopper by adjusting how far the Hopper Cable can open the Hopper Door. The Rate Control setting primarily affects the density of the product spread in the coverage area.
  • Page 22 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Spread Pattern Adjustment Controls Cont… 5.2.2 Speed Control This setting controls the length (distance) of the spread pattern by controlling how fast the Spinner rotates. This control also affects the density of the spread pattern.
  • Page 23 Spread Pattern Adjustment Controls Cont… 5.2.3 Directional Control The Directional Control setting is located on the front of the 135lb. Stainless Steel Spreader below the Rate Control. It is made of three main components, the Material Deflector, Deflector Adjustment Plate and Deflector Adjustment Rods as shown in Figure 5. The Directional Control setting controls the direction and width of the spray pattern by the orientation and width of the opening.
  • Page 24 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Spread Pattern Adjustment Controls Cont… Figure 6. Deflector Adjustment Holes Widest Spread Pattern Top view shown without Narrowest Spread Pattern front bumper for clarity. Figure 7. Spread Pattern Example Leading Edge Narrow Spread Pattern Wide Spread Pattern For any questions please contact us at toll free (877) 482-2040 Mon-Fri 8 a.m.

  • Page 25: Spread Pattern Set-Up

    135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation SPREAD PATTERN SET-UP This section contains instructions on how to set up a spread pattern with the 135lb. Stainless Steel Spreader. Note that other conditions such as weather, operator driving speed, etc. can affect the spread pattern. Adjust accordingly. See Figure 8.
  • Page 26 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Figure 8. Spread Pattern Diagram Not to scale Width 1. Directional Control 2. Spinner Speed Distance 1. Spinner Speed Density Direction 1. Rate Control 1. Directional Control 2. Spinner Speed OPERATOR LEFT OPERATOR RIGHT...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation TROUBLESHOOTING Light pattern - Flashing Controller Error Over Current Short Circuit Open Circuit Low Voltage - 9.5 V High Voltage - 14.8 V - 19V Over Temperature - 60°C (140°F) Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 1.
  • Page 28 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Troubleshooting Cont… 1. Spinner disk is stuck 1. Turn controller off. Disconnect spinner motor and free the spinner. Reconnect spinner Motor. Turn Controller on again to reset. 2. Spinner Shaft is bent 2. Turn controller off.
  • Page 29 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation Troubleshooting Cont… First six lights on controller are 1. Voltage regulator is bad 1. Replace Voltage Regulator flashing 1. Controller is over heating 1. Let controller cool down. Circuit board needs to cool to...

  • Page 30: Parts List

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation 7.0 PARTS LIST SR-HOPPER KIT (135) LTR P/N Toro P/N Description Unit 30679 143-0012 KNOB 30732 143-0014 SPINNER SAFETY DECAL 70014 135-5935 HOPPER CABLE 70014-B 135-5682 BALL JOINT 70019 126-0988 DIAL SELECTOR 70019-A 126-0986...
  • Page 31 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation SR-HOPPER KIT (135) LTR P/N Toro P/N Description Unit 90136 143-0094 SNOWRATOR LOGO DECAL 90137 143-0095 AUX CONTROL PANEL DECAL 90148 3/8” BRONZE BUSHING 143-0096 90205 142-0216 SPINNER SPEED CONTROLLER CB-1434SS HDW20143 BOLT, CARRIAGE - SS, 1/4-20 x 3/4...
  • Page 32 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation SR-HOPPER KIT (135) LTR P/N Toro P/N Description Unit SC1-0500-SS 1/2” SPLIT SHAFT COLLAR 142-1450 SET-1420X14 142-1492 SCREW, SET - 1/4-20 x 1/4 SHCS-14-20X12 142-1545 SCREW, CAP, SOCKET HEAD - 14-20 x 1/2 SM10193 TSSR...
  • Page 33 REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation SR-HOPPER KIT (135) LTR P/N Toro P/N Description Unit SM10338 143-0339 SPINNER SM10339 143-0342 THROW ANGLE BRACKET SM10344 143-0349 AUX CONTROL PANEL BRACKET SM10401 143-0366 LEFT FERTILIZER BOX PLATFORM SM10402 143-0367 LEFT FERTILIZER BOX UPRIGHT...

  • Page 34: Aux Electrical Wiring Harness Diagram

    REV5 135lb Stainless Steel Spreader Installation 8.0 AUX ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS DIAGRAM For any questions please contact us at toll free (877) 482-2040 Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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