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This manual is for SnowEx SR-210 tailgate spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 151013 and higher, ® and SP-225-1 tailgate spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 170109 and higher. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
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 SnowEx ® Warranty carefully and follow all recommendations. This will Registration and Customer Survey form included in help ensure profi...
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.
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SAFETY SERIAL NUMBER LABEL Model No. 00000 Serial No. 000000000000000000 Code Defi 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. 43873, Rev. 04 December 15, 2020...
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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 the any parts or hardware removed for cleaning Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or making or adjusting.
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SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY VENTILATION • Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in PARK WARNING or in gear to prevent others from starting the Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. vehicle during installation or service. Breathing these fumes, even in low •...
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SAFETY NOISE TORQUE CHART Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) CAUTION for the spreader operator. Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners should be fi nger tight until VIBRATION instructed to tighten according to torque chart. Use standard methods and practices Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed when attaching spreader including proper 2.5 m/s...
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.
MOUNTING THE SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Mount the support frame to the drive assembly using the six supplied 5/16" x 1" cap screws and the four supplied 5/16" locknuts. Tighten the The spreader shall be installed according to fasteners according to the torque chart. instructions supplied.
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.
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM – MODEL SP-225-1 WIRING DIAGRAM: MODEL SP-225-1 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 put in a cool, dry place.
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 WARNING materials. Drinking and then driving or spreading is •...
OPERATING THE SPREADER – MODEL SP-225-1 MODEL SP-225-1 WARNING Never operate equipment when under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that might alter your judgment and/or reaction time. WARNING Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when loaded spreader is attached to vehicle. Braking...
OPERATING THE SPREADER – MODEL SR-210 MODEL SR-210 4. Unplug the spreader, push the toggle switch into the center position, and then replug the spreader. The spreader must be unplugged after running WARNING an override. The wireless key fob control will Never operate equipment when under the remain locked out until power is removed from the infl...
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.
WIRELESS CONTROL PROGRAMMING AND PAIRING WHEN TO PROGRAM AND PAIR THE WARNING WIRELESS KEY FOB CONTROL The spinner will start immediately upon connecting power while in manual override The wireless key fob control included with the mode. Keep hands and tools clear of spinner spreader should come paired and ready for use.
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WIRELESS CONTROL PROGRAMMING AND PAIRING PROGRAMMING AND PAIRING THE Pairing the Wireless Key Fob Control to WIRELESS KEY FOB CONTROL the Wireless Control Module 1. Check that the wireless control module is Resetting the Wireless Control Module receiving a signal by confi rming that a red light is visible through the bottommost hole in the Push and hold the toggle switch-side of the transmission mount.
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 •...
TROUBLESHOOTING TAILGATE SPREADER Spreader Auger Fuse blown Jammed auger Fix or replace does not run interference Material issue Bad motor/ Too much Bad motor; 4A to 20A draw, no transmission amperage draw contact distributor. load — good assembly 20A+ draw, no load —...
TROUBLESHOOTING WIRELESS KEY FOB CONTROL Spreader does not Fully seat power respond to Plug not secure connector key fob No vehicle power Refer to vehicle to connector instructions Key fob Replace battery battery low Ignition OFF Turn ignition ON Try key fob at Range issue close range to If unit works...
WIRELESS COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. Patent pending. TrynEx International, LLC off ers 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: SnowEx , TrynEx ®...
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