TurfEx TS-300-1 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Tailgate spreader

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October 1, 2018
Lit. No. 75371, Rev. 01
TS-300-1 & TS-300-EG-1
Tailgate Spreader
Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this manual before installing or
operating the spreader.
This manual is for TurfEx
TS-300-1 & TS-300-EG-1 tailgate spreaders
®
with serial numbers beginning with 170109 and higher.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 Original Instructions CAUTION Read this manual before installing or operating the spreader. This manual is for TurfEx TS-300-1 & TS-300-EG-1 tailgate spreaders ® with serial numbers beginning with 170109 and higher. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Assembly Instructions ......... 10 After Extended Storage ........21 Receiver Mount Spreader ........11 Storage ............... 21 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS ......... 12 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........22 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Model TS-300-EG-1 ........... 13 Model TS-300-1 ..........16 Lit. No. 75371, Rev. 01 October 1, 2018...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Warranty Registration This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the safety information, operation, and maintenance of your new tailgate spreader. Please read this manual Follow the directions on the TurfEx ® Warranty carefully and follow all recommendations. This will...
  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Please become familiar with the warning and caution WARNING labels on the spreader. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or NOTE: If labels are missing or cannot be read, see serious personal injury.
  • Page 6 SAFETY SERIAL NUMBER LABEL Model No. 00000 Serial No. 000000000000000000 Code De nition Model No. 00000 2-Digit Year 2-Digit Month 2-Digit Day Serial No. YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZZ 2-Digit Location Code XXXX 4-Digit Sequential Number ZZZZZZ Assembly Part Number Lit. No. 75371, Rev. 01 October 1, 2018...
  • Page 7 SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION • Do not operate a spreader in need of Improper installation and operation could cause maintenance. personal injury and/or equipment and property • Before operating the spreader, reassemble damage. Read and understand labels and this any parts or hardware removed for cleaning Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or making or adjusting.
  • Page 8 SAFETY FIRE AND EXPLOSION NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) WARNING for the spreader operator. Gasoline is highly ammable and gasoline vapor is explosive. Never smoke while VIBRATION working on vehicle. Keep all open ames away from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe up Operating spreader vibration does not exceed 2.5 m/s any spilled gasoline immediately.
  • Page 9: Loading

    LOADING APPROXIMATE MATERIAL WEIGHTS This manual covers vehicles which have been recommended for carrying the spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. WARNING CERTIFICATION Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as found on the driver-side cornerpost of WARNING vehicle.
  • Page 10: Mounting The Spreader

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The spreader shall be installed according to instructions supplied. Your local outlet is trained to provide this service and service your spreader with factory original parts. 1. Place the drive assembly on a at, level surface. Support Frame Attach the receiver mount to the drive assembly as shown below using four 1/2"...
  • Page 11: Receiver Mount Spreader

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER RECEIVER MOUNT SPREADER CAUTION Before drilling holes, check to be sure that no CAUTION vehicle wiring or other components could be During removal or mounting, securely grip damaged. spreader to avoid dropping. 4. Drill four holes in the hopper using the support frame holes as a template.
  • Page 12: Wiring Instructions

    CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM – MODEL TS-300-EG-1 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not alter, modify, or install additional 1. Mount the rear plug bracket on the back of the components in shaded areas shown below. vehicle. Locate the harness toward the center of Failure to comply may interfere with airbag the bumper as it will reduce the amount of debris deployment or cause injury to operator in an...
  • Page 13 CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM – MODEL TS-300-EG-1 WIRING DIAGRAM: MODEL TS-300-EG-1 Control Power Cable Spreader Control Switch Assembly Vehicle Harness IMPORTANT: Do not modify harness length. Any modi cations will void warranty. 1. All external connections must have dielectric grease. 2.
  • Page 14 CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM – MODEL TS-300-EG-1 HARNESS DIAGRAMS: MODEL TS-300-EG-1 Vehicle Harness 189" ± 3" M(–) Label M(+) Label Black Orange Blue Battery Harness 144" 6" Label "B (+)" 2" Label "B (–)" 3" Lit. No. 75371, Rev. 01 October 1, 2018...
  • Page 15 CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM – MODEL TS-300-EG-1 HARNESS DIAGRAMS: MODEL TS-300-EG-1 Control Gate Switch ON/OFF Spreader Power Spinner Speed ON/OFF ON/OFF Switch Assembly Switch Circuts are: Left – On Middle – None Right – On Load View Black Key Way Key Way Key Way on this End Black...
  • Page 16: Electrical Diagrams Model Ts-300-Eg-1

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM – MODEL TS-300-1 WIRING DIAGRAM: MODEL TS-300-1 Rubber ON/OFF Switch Switch Boot Battery 3/8" Terminal Breaker Ring Fuse Holder Double Female 3" Jumper Wiring Harness Remove jumper for use with VAR-020 Variable Speed Control Kit IMPORTANT: In the off-season, remove the control and store in a cool, dry place.
  • Page 17: Operating The Spreader

    OPERATING THE SPREADER: CALIBRATION (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) Calibration Disclaimer It is the responsibility 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.
  • Page 18 OPERATING THE SPREADER: CALIBRATION (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) Materials Gate Urea Lesco Lesco Lesco Fert Lesco Setting 46-0-0 Turface Shade Mix 30-0-10 Insecticide 0.57 1.39 0.83 0.39 5.28 7.15 2.11 3.84 14.38 10.54 0.18 8.79 18.06 15.97 0.40 13.55 30.24 24.66 0.51 17.07 35.04...
  • Page 19: Driving And Spreading On Snow And Ice

    OPERATING THE SPREADER DRIVING AND SPREADING ON SNOW Here are some tips for driving in these conditions: AND ICE • Drive defensively. • Do not drink, then drive or spread ice-control CAUTION materials. Drinking and then driving or spreading is •...
  • Page 20: Removing The Spreader

    REMOVING THE SPREADER CAUTION Empty the hopper before removing the spreader. CAUTION During removal or mounting, securely grip spreader to avoid dropping. 1. Unplug the spreader harness from the vehicle harness. 2. Remove the hitch pin from the receiver hitch. 3.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE WARNING Never remove the spreader with material in CAUTION the hopper. DO NOT leave unused material in hopper. Material can freeze or solidify, CAUTION causing unit to not work properly. Disconnect electric power at spreader Empty and clean after each use. electrical wiring harness connection and tag out if required before servicing or performing •...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TAILGATE SPREADER Spreader Auger Fuse blown Jammed auger Fix or replace does not run interference Material issue Too much Bad motor/trans Bad motor; 4A to 20A draw, no amperage draw assembly contact distributor load — good >20A draw, no load — bad Bad transmission;...
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  • Page 24 Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. Patent pending. TrynEx International offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ® trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, LLC: TurfEx ® Printed in U.S.A.

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Ts-300-eg-1

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