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Snowbear TGS-325 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ® P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION: ......................... 8 OPERATION: ..........................10 SPREAD WIDTH: ........................11 SPREADER LID INSTALLATION: .................... 12 Accessories ............................13 General Maintenance ......................... 14 Spreader Troubleshooting ........................15 ® SnowBear Warranty Information ...................... 16 ® P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 3: General Safety Precautions

    ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE HITCH PIN IS PROPERLY INSTALLED BEFORE MOVING. If the spreader is incorrectly attached to the vehicle's receiver, the spreader could fall off ® from the vehicle potentially harming bystanders and damaging your SnowBear product, or vehicle.

  • Page 4: Personal Safety/Fire And Explosion/Cell Phones

    Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communication Devices such as cell phones, text messaging devices, pagers or two-way radios (ie. when vehicle is parked). ® P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 5: Spreader Parts List

    ITEM #6 Ø5/8"x4.0" HITCH PIN w/ R-CLIP PT # 263-320 (Not Shown) (QTY 1) RIGID PLASTIC LID ASSY KIT ITEM #7 (STRAP AND BRKTS NOT SHOWN) PT # 324-239 (QTY 1) ® P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 6: Assembly Tool List

    Owner’s Manual Assembly tool list Ratcheting Wrench 15/16" Socket, 1/2" Socket (For Deflector Adjustment) 15/16"Open Ended Wrench 9/64" Long Shank Allen Key wrench (For Main Shaft Adjustment (if required)) ® P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 7: Snowbear ® Wireless Remote System

    Care has been taken when packaging the spreader unit to keep the specific remotes together with the properly paired receiver. with the properly paired receiver. ® P a g e SnowBe SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325) Tailgate Spreader (TGS...

  • Page 8: Spreader Installation

    Testing was performed at approximately 1 1/2' (18") from the ground to spinner plate of the Spreader. This yielded an approximate 25-30' spread diameter. VERTICAL HEIGHT POSITIONS (2.5"/EA) 2" RECEIVER ASSEMBLY ® P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)
  • Page 9 INSTALL SUPPLIED HITCH PIN AND INSTALL SUPPLIED HITCH PIN AND HITCH RECEIVER. ALIGN ONE R-CLIP TO SECURE ASSEMBLY. CLIP TO SECURE ASSEMBLY. HORIZONTAL DEPTH ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT HOLE. ® P a g e SnowBe SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325) Tailgate Spreader (TGS...

  • Page 10: Operation

    CAUTION: If the spreader is toggled while running, please be aware of the spinner assembly. It can grab on to loose clothing and potentially cause injury. ® The SnowBear Tailgate Spreader is now ready to fill with material and be put to use. ® 10 | P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 11: Spread Width

    Loosen the 2 x 3/8" nuts and move the deflector in or out to achieve desired dispersion width. IN - NARROW SPREAD SPREADER DEFLECTOR OUT - WIDE SPREAD ® 11 | P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 12: Spreader Lid Installation

    Stretch the ball-loop cord and snap under the catch bracket and release. To remove the lid, pull on the stretch cord and out from under the catch bracket. BALL-LOOP SPREADER LID STRETCH CORD CATCH BRACKET ® 12 | P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 13: Accessories

    -Stainless steel for corrosion resistance MATERIAL AGITATOR -Simple field installed assembly PT # 324-236 -Formed prongs break up salt/ice melt material so auger can process -Stainless steel for corrosion resistance ® 13 | P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 14: General Maintenance

    Apply dielectric grease on 4-pin connector plugs to prevent corrosion. • Paint any bare, non-stainless steel, metal surfaces to prevent corrosion. • STORAGE Store the spreader in a clean, dry location and preferably away from direct sunlight. • ® 14 | P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 15: Spreader Troubleshooting

    Headlights on vehicle not turned on spreader, if unit works, replace respond to key fob battery. If not, check electrical connections Remove electrical cover and check all connections Turn vehicle headlights on ® 15 | P a g e SnowBear Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

  • Page 16: Snowbear Warranty Information

    Owner’s Manual ® SnowBear Warranty Information ® Please see the latest version of The SnowBear Tailgate Spreader warranty can be found online at: http://www.snowbear.com/UserContent/documents/ warranty.pdf Alternatively, please call our customer service hotline at (800) 337-2327. ® 16 | P a g e...

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