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SnowEx HELIXX Owner's Manual

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HELIXX™ Stainless Steel
Hopper Spreader
0.35 yd³ for UTVs
Owner's Manual
Original Instructions
Read this document before operating
or servicing the spreader.
This Owner's Manual is for HELIXX Hopper Spreaders
with serial numbers beginning with 200706 and higher.
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
CAUTION
June 1, 2022
Lit. No. 31022
, Rev. 00
EN

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  • Page 1 0.35 yd³ for UTVs Owner's Manual Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the spreader. This Owner's Manual is for HELIXX Hopper Spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 200706 and higher. This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ..............5 Controlling Material Application ......21 Safety Definitions ..........5 BLAST/Maximum Application ...... 22 Warning/Caution Labels ........5 Cab Control Modes ..........22 Serial Number Label ..........9 Standby Mode ..........22 Safety Precautions ..........9 Ready Mode ..........
  • Page 4 This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with When service is necessary, bring your hopper the safety information, operation, and maintenance of spreader to your distributor. They know your spreader your new hopper spreader. Please read this manual best and are interested in your complete satisfaction. carefully and follow all recommendations.

  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Become familiar with and inform users about the WARNING warning and caution 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 WARNING/CAUTION LABELS continued WARNING No Step Slippery surface when wet. Falls may cause severe injury. 30917EN.00 Lit. No. 31022EN, Rev. 00 June 1, 2022...
  • Page 7 SAFETY Translation of Safety Labels Label Translation of Label Text WARNING • DO NOT exceed GVWR or GAWR with spreader and load. • Turn spreader OFF before filling, adjusting or cleaning. • Bystanders to stay a minimum of 25 feet away from operating spreader. •...
  • Page 8 SAFETY Translation of Safety Labels continued Label Translation of Label Text WARNING Disconnect spinner harness before rotating chute up for dumping or storing. WARNING ROTATING AUGER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Keep arms, hands, and loose clothing away from auger. •...

  • Page 9: Serial Number Label

    531 Ajax Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071 • Do not climb into or ride on spreader. HELIXX™ 00 YD³ SS HOPPER WARNING YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed...

  • Page 10: Fuses

    SAFETY FUSES CAUTION If rear directional, CHMSL light, or brake The electrical system contains several blade-style stoplights are obstructed by the spreader, the automotive fuses. If a problem should occur and fuse lights shall be relocated, or auxiliary directional replacement is necessary, the replacement fuse must or brake stoplights shall be installed.

  • Page 11: Cell Phones

    SAFETY CELL PHONES TORQUE CHART A driver's first responsibility is the safe operation of CAUTION the vehicle. The most important thing you can do Read instructions before assembling. to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay Fasteners should be finger tight until attention to the road.

  • Page 12: Loading

    LOADING This Owner's Manual covers vehicles that have been CAUTION recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please Never use wet materials or materials with see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. foreign debris with any of these spreaders. These units are designed to handle dry, clean, CERTIFICATION free-flowing material.

  • Page 13: Load Volume

    LOADING LOAD VOLUME DETERMINING VEHICLE PAYLOAD Load Volume (yd WARNING Hopper Model Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR 0.35 0.03 ratings as found on the driver-side door Load Volume (m 0.35 yd³ cornerpost of the vehicle.

  • Page 14: Determining Vehicle Payload Worksheet

    LOADING Determining Vehicle Payload Worksheet Example: Material Type Dry Salt Equipment installed when 0.35 yd Hopper Spreader vehicle was weighed Front Gross Axle Weight 6000 lb (2722 kg) Rating [FGAWR] Rear Gross Axle Weight 7000 lb (3175 kg) Rating [RGAWR] Gross Vehicle Weight 11,000 lb (4990 kg) Rating [GVWR]...

  • Page 15: Unpacking The Spreader

    UNPACKING THE SPREADER REMOVE SHIPPING BRACKETS AND CHUTE ASSEMBLY LOCATE COMPONENTS 1. Install four of the provided 3/8" stainless steel flanged cap screws through the spinner guard The spreader is shipped from the factory with its holes into the rivnuts on the chute enclosure. components secured inside the hopper and the top screen in place.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Spreader

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED CAUTION Before lifting, verify that the hopper is empty NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice of material. The lifting device must be able to control season, verify that mounting devices support the spreader's weight as shown in are secure.
  • Page 17 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 5. Use the holes in the two cab-side legs and Move the spreader back into position. two holes in the runner as a template to mark Secure the spreader to the vehicle with four mounting hole positions on the vehicle bed. (installer-supplied) 5/8"...

  • Page 18: Install Tie-Down Straps

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER Install Tie-Down Straps Construct Sill Spacer Measure the distance from the front end of the hopper WARNING sill to the front of the vehicle bed and make a spacer Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame. from 2" x 8" lumber to fit that area. Do not rely on the tie-down chains or straps alone to hold spreader in vehicle.

  • Page 19: Spinner Drive Assembly

    SPINNER DRIVE ASSEMBLY INSTALL SPINNER DRIVE ASSEMBLY 2. Attach the spinner drive assembly to the spreader with the lock pins from the parts box. Install the upper lock pin first. NOTE: Complete the assembly installation in the Chute Assembly section before proceeding with The upper lock pin goes through the lower chute these instructions.

  • Page 20: Operating The Spreader - Cab Control

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL POWERING THE CONTROL WARNING Never operate equipment when under the Power is not applied to the control until the vehicle influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that ignition is turned to ACC or ON. Once the control might alter your judgment and/or reaction time.

  • Page 21: Starting And Stopping Spreader

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL STARTING AND STOPPING SPREADER CONTROLLING MATERIAL APPLICATION WARNING The material application settings can be adjusted Before starting the spreader, the driver shall while spreader is ON or OFF. Settings are shown by verify that all bystanders are a minimum of the indicator lights around the control knobs.

  • Page 22: Blast/Maximum Application

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL BLAST/Maximum Application CAB CONTROL MODES 1. Press and hold the BLAST button when maximum Standby Mode flow rate and application area are needed temporarily. The BLAST button will illuminate Vehicle ignition is set to ACC or ON; cab control is while depressed.

  • Page 23: On Mode

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL ON Mode Error Mode Vehicle ignition is set to ACC or ON; cab control is ON. When an error condition occurs, spreader operation will shut down. A two-character error code will flash Spinner and hopper motors will start. All cab control on the display and a beep will sound.

  • Page 24: Cab Control Codes

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CAB CONTROL CODES Setup Codes Code Definition Procedure Calibrate the Empty Hopper setting. With control in ON mode, press and hold the left control knob until the Cb code displays. Calibration cycle is automatic.* Clear calibration data for Empty Hopper Press the right control knob to clear all calibration data during the setting;...
  • Page 25 OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CAB CONTROL CODES continued Error Codes – Spreader Operation Stopped Code Definition Possible Cause Suggested Solution Hopper overload – Drive system has high current. Inspect auger; clear material jam, or fix auger as software trip. Material is jammed.

  • Page 26: Setup Procedures

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL SETUP PROCEDURES Clearing Empty Hopper Calibration Data (Cc Code) The empty hopper calibration may be cleared, if Calibrate the Empty Hopper Setting desired. The control will no longer display the EH (Cb and EH Codes) status code when the hopper is empty.

  • Page 27: Operating The Spreader

    OPERATING THE SPREADER AUTO-REVERSE (Ar) FEATURE CAUTION Disconnect electric power and tag out, if The spreader is automatically able to sense and clear required, before servicing or performing material jams. The sensitivity level of the auto-reverse maintenance. feature is adjustable. If auto-reverse is unsuccessful, then the operator must Adjusting the Auto-Reverse (Ar) Setting extract the material that is causing the problem.

  • Page 28: Accessory Led Work Light

    OPERATING THE SPREADER ACCESSORY LED WORK LIGHT DUMP FUNCTION The accessory work light can be purchased through The dump function allows the operator to activate the your authorized dealer. Follow the work light material feed to empty the hopper after use or load Installation Instructions to wire the accessory work material into a walk-behind spreader.
  • Page 29 OPERATING THE SPREADER 4. Insert the cotter pin into the locking pin. 5. Position the material receptacle or walk-behind spreader under the end of the hopper. 6. Press and hold both material feed buttons to operate the auger. Material Feed Buttons Driver's Side Curb Side...

  • Page 30: Removing & Storing The Spreader

    REMOVING & STORING THE SPREADER STORE THE SPREADER WARNING Never remove the spreader with material in The spreader can be stored in vehicle position on the hopper. blocks or stands. Make sure the supports are stable and the ground beneath is firm enough that the REMOVE SPREADER FROM VEHICLE spreader will not shift over time.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CAB CONTROL CAUTION Disconnect electric power at spreader Unplug the cab control from the control harness at electrical wiring harness connection and the end of the season or when the hopper is removed tag out, if required, before servicing or from the vehicle.

  • Page 32: Electrical Components

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS VEHICLE HARNESS DIAGRAM Cab Control 18 ga Red 4-Way Connector To Vehicle Switched Accessory Vehicle Control Harness To Vehicle CHMSL Signal (tap located in cab) Connectors 18 ga Shielded Twisted-Pair Cable 100A 6 ga Red Fuse 4 ga Red 18 ga Black Vehicle 4 ga Black...

  • Page 33: Electrical Control Box

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX 0.35 yd³ SPREADERS WITH AUGER DRIVE Spreader Module POSITIVE (+) Spinner Drive Harness NEGATIVE (–) Assembly Spinner Auger Drive Harness Harness Assembly Assembly ACC Tap White To CHMSL Black Lit. No. 31022EN, Rev. 00 June 1, 2022...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please see your authorized dealer for service. The Before servicing the spreader: troubleshooting reference table below may guide you • Review all safety information. in diagnosing the issue. • Confirm that all electrical connections are tight For a reference table of the cab control error codes, and clean.
  • Page 35 This page intentionally left blank. Lit. No. 31022EN, Rev. 00 June 1, 2022...
  • Page 36 U.S. patents: 7,400,058, and other patents pending. TrynEx International offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ) or unregistered (™) trademarks of ® Douglas Dynamics, LLC: HELIXX™. Printed in U.S.A. Lit. No. 31001EN/31022EN, Rev. 00 June 1, 2022...

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