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March 1, 2023
Lit. No. 31195EN, Rev. 00
Renegade™ Hopper Spreaders
#S150A, S220A, S300A, S400A, S500A
S150C, S220C, S300C, S400C, S500C
Owner's Manual
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating
or servicing the spreader.
This Owner's Manual is for SnowEx
Renegade hopper spreaders
®
with serial numbers beginning with 230301 and higher.
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the spreader. This Owner's Manual is for SnowEx Renegade hopper spreaders ® with serial numbers beginning with 230301 and higher. This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
- Page 2 PREFACE 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/dealer. They know your your new hopper spreader. Please read this manual spreader best and are interested in your complete carefully and follow all recommendations.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety................4 Cab Control Modes ........20 Safety Definitions ..........4 Standby Mode ........20 Warning/Caution Labels ........4 Ready Mode ........... 20 Auger Units ............. 5 ON Mode ..........20 Chain Units ............. 6 Error Mode ..........20 Serial Number Label .......... -
Page 4: 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 5: Auger Units
SAFETy Auger Units Warning/Caution Label (both sides of hopper) Lit. No. 31193EN/31194EN/31195EN, Rev. 00 March 1, 2023... -
Page 6: Chain Units
SAFETy Chain Units Warning/Caution Label (both sides of hopper) Lit. No. 31193EN/31194EN/31195EN, Rev. 00 March 1, 2023... -
Page 7: Serial Number Label
SAFETy SERIAL NUMBER LABEL SAFETy PRECAUTIONS Improper installation and operation could cause personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or making adjustments. WARNING • Driver to keep bystanders minimum of 25 feet (7.62 m) away from operating spreader. - Page 8 SAFETy WARNING CAUTION Vehicles <10,000 lb (4536 kg) GVWR: • Do not operate a spreader in need of Obstructing the visibility from the vehicle's maintenance. rear camera could result in serious injury or • Before operating the spreader, reassemble damage. An auxiliary camera system shall any parts or hardware removed for cleaning be installed if the vehicle's rear camera is or adjusting.
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Page 9: Fuses
SAFETy FUSES FIRE AND EXPLOSION The electrical system contains several blade-style WARNING automotive fuses. If a problem should occur and Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline fuse replacement is necessary, the replacement vapor is explosive. Never smoke while fuse must be of the same type and amperage working on vehicle. -
Page 10: Battery Safety
SAFETy BATTERy SAFETy TORQUE CHART CAUTION CAUTION Batteries normally produce explosive gases Read instructions before assembling. which can cause personal injury. Therefore, Fasteners should be finger tight until do not allow flames, sparks, or lit tobacco instructed to tighten according to the Torque to come near the battery. -
Page 11: Loading
LOADING This Owner's Manual covers vehicles that have been CAUTION recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Never use wet materials or materials with Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle foreign debris with any of these spreaders. applications. These units are designed to handle dry, clean, free-flowing material. -
Page 12: Load Volume
LOADING LOAD VOLUME DETERMINING VEHICLE PAyLOAD Load Volume (yd Hopper WARNING Model Overloading could result in an accident or S150 1.9 / 1.45 1.5 / 1.15 1.1 / 0.84 0.7 / 0.54 damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR ratings as found on the driver-side door S220 2.5 / 1.91 2.2 / 1.68 1.2 / 0.92 0.8 / 0.61 cornerpost of the vehicle. - Page 13 LOADING Determining Vehicle Payload Worksheet Example: Material Type Dry Salt 8' Stainless Equipment installed when Steel Hopper vehicle was weighed Spreader Front Gross Axle Weight 6000 Rating [FGAWR] (lb/kg) Rear Gross Axle Weight 7000 Rating [RGAWR] (lb/kg) Gross Vehicle Weight 11,000 Rating [GVWR] (lb/kg) Gross Vehicle Weight [GVW],...
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Page 14: Mounting The Spreader
MOUNTING THE SPREADER INSTALL HOPPER IN TRUCK BED 4. Lift the spreader by the four diagonal corner rails, as shown, using slings or chains. Move the spreader into the truck bed. NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice control season, verify that mounting devices Use all four rails are secure. - Page 15 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 6. Connect the vehicle-side harness to the WARNING hopper-side harness. Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame. Reinstall the top screens. Do not rely on the tie-down chains or straps 8. Install the sill spacer between the end of the alone to hold spreader in vehicle.
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Page 16: Chute Installation
MOUNTING THE SPREADER CHUTE INSTALLATION Ideal spinner height is 12"–18" (30 cm–46 cm) above the ground. For some installations the chute length may need to be adjusted to achieve the desired Chute Configurations spinner height. The chute comes in two lengths. If no length adjustment is required, go to "Install Chute to Hopper."... - Page 17 MOUNTING THE SPREADER Install Chute to Hopper 2. Insert a 1/2" x 8-1/2" chute pin on each side and secure with a 3/32" x 2-1/4" cotter pin. The chute can pivot on either pin to provide 1. Two people are recommended for this step. Pick access to the feed area of the hopper.
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Page 18: Operating The Spreader
OPERATING THE SPREADER CAB CONTROL Powering the Control Power is not applied to the control until the vehicle WARNING ignition is turned to ACC or ON. Once the control Never operate equipment when under the has power it performs a light check and displays the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications software version on the status display. -
Page 19: Starting And Stopping Spreader
OPERATING THE SPREADER Starting and Stopping Spreader Controlling Material Application The material application settings can be adjusted WARNING while spreader is ON or OFF. Settings are shown by Before starting the spreader, the driver shall the indicator lights around the control knobs. When verify that all bystanders are a minimum of the spreader is OFF, a single LED will light to show the 25 feet (7.62 m) away from operating spreader. -
Page 20: Cab Control Modes
OPERATING THE SPREADER Cab Control Modes Error Mode When an error condition occurs, spreader operation Standby Mode will shut down. A two-character error code will flash on the display and a beep will sound. If there are Vehicle ignition is set to ACC or ON; cab control is multiple error codes, the codes will flash in a repeating OFF. -
Page 21: Cab Control Codes
OPERATING THE SPREADER 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 22 OPERATING THE SPREADER Error Codes – Spreader Operation Stopped Code Definition Possible Cause Suggested Solution Bad button. Button is stuck. Inspect control. Free up button. Button was pressed while Do not press any spreader cab control buttons vehicle ignition was entering while the vehicle ignition is being engaged.
- Page 23 OPERATING THE SPREADER Cab Control Codes continued Error Codes – Spreader Operation Stopped Code Definition Possible Cause Suggested Solution Low battery. Hopper Bad connection or low battery. Voltage is measured at the hopper module, so module is sensing ≤ 6V. Snowplow or other vehicle Lb code may indicate cable voltage loss.
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Page 24: Setup Procedures
OPERATING THE SPREADER 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. Calibrating the empty hopper setting enables the cab Start the calibration cycle as described above. -
Page 25: Adjust Led Brightness Level (Ls And Sl Codes)
OPERATING THE SPREADER Adjust LED Brightness Level (LS and SL Codes) The brightness setting of the cab control lights can be adjusted from 1 to 16. The factory default setting is 8. 1. Turn the vehicle ignition to ACC or ON. If necessary, press the cab control ON/OFF button to turn the control OFF. -
Page 26: Spread Pattern Adjustment
OPERATING THE SPREADER SPREAD PATTERN ADJUSTMENT • Handle in the left and center-left notches: Material is directed to the left (driver's) side of the vehicle. The spread pattern and amount of material dispensed • Handle in the center notch: Material is directed depend on hopper drive speed and shutter deflector evenly to both sides of the vehicle. -
Page 27: Material Spread Patterns
OPERATING THE SPREADER Material Spread Patterns Handle in Center Notch Handle in Handle in Center-Left Notch Center-Right Notch Handle in Left Handle in Right (driver-side) Notch (curb-side) Notch Lit. No. 31193EN/31194EN/31195EN, Rev. 00 March 1, 2023... -
Page 28: Dump Function
OPERATING THE SPREADER DUMP FUNCTION ACCESSORy WORK LIGHT The dump function allows the operator to activate the The spreader is equipped with a button to operate an material feed buttons to empty the hopper after use or accessory work light. The button is on the driver's side load material into a walk-behind spreader. -
Page 29: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CAUTION Disconnect electric power at spreader electrical wiring harness connection and tag out if required before servicing or performing maintenance. GREASE FITTINGS To keep your spreader running smoothly, lubricate the grease fittings as shown after each use and at the end of each season. -
Page 30: Conveyor Pintle Chain Tension
MAINTENANCE CONVEyOR PINTLE CHAIN TENSION 2. Loosen the jam nut on one of the idler take-up bolts. Tighten the take-up bolt by turning it clockwise while holding the jam nut. Repeat with Periodically check the conveyor chain tension. the opposite take-up bolt, tightening equally on This procedure is most easily performed when the both passenger's side and driver's side until the spreader is outside of the vehicle. -
Page 31: Removing The Chute
MAINTENANCE REMOVING THE CHUTE AFTER EACH USE If the chute must be removed for repair or CAUTION maintenance: DO NOT leave unused material in hopper. Material can freeze or solidify, causing unit to not 1. Unplug the chute motor plug from the hopper body work properly. -
Page 32: Cab Control
MAINTENANCE CAB CONTROL STORAGE Unplug the cab control from the control harness at The spreader can be stored in truck position on blocks the end of the season or when the hopper is removed or stands. Make sure the supports are stable and the from the vehicle. -
Page 33: Fuse Replacement
MAINTENANCE At the End of Each Season FUSE REPLACEMENT or After Extended Storage If a problem should occur and fuse replacement is necessary, the replacement fuse must be of the same NOTE: The 99067 gear box is lubricated for life type and amperage rating as the original. -
Page 34: Electrical Components
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS VEHICLE HARNESS DIAGRAM Cab Control 4-Way Connector 18 ga Red To Vehicle Switched Accessory Vehicle Control Harness To Vehicle CHMSL Signal (tap located in cab) Connectors 18 ga Shielded Twisted-Pair Cable 6 ga Red 100A Fuse 4 ga Red 18 ga Black Vehicle 4 ga Black... -
Page 35: Electrical Control Box Diagram
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX DIAGRAM Auger Spreader Conveyor Switch Acc. Connection Block Acc. Work Light Switch Motor Harness Chute Harness Plate Light Main Harness CHMSL Acc Taps (Orange & Black) Blue – Vibrator Orange – Prewet White – Strobe Gray –... -
Page 36: Chain Spreader
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Chain Spreader Conveyor Switch Acc. Connection Block Acc. Work Light Switch Motor Harness Chute Harness Plate Light Main Harness CHMSL Acc Taps (Orange & Black) Blue – Vibrator Orange – Prewet White – Strobe Gray – Work Light Conveyor Switch Lit. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please see your distributor 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 and clean. For a reference table of the cab control error codes, see the "Operating the Spreader –... - Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Suggested Solution Unplug the spreader harness and tag out, if required, Spinner does not turn. before performing any of the following repairs. Motor is running. 1. Obstruction is preventing rotation. 1. Clear obstruction. Unplug the spreader harness and tag out, if required, before performing any of the following repairs.
- Page 39 Lit. No. 31193EN/31194EN/31195EN, Rev. 00 March 1, 2023...
- Page 40 US patents: 7,400,058; 7,481,384; 9,296,571; 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: Renegade™, SnowEx ® Printed in U.S.A. Lit. No. 31195EN, Rev. 00...
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