SnowEx Precision Pro SP-1675, Owner'S Manual

Lit. No. 70691, Rev. 01 

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July 15, 2018

salt removal product or spraying your spreader with 
a cleaning solution before rinsing. Rinse all cleaning 
solutions off thoroughly with water.

Sweep puddles of water from surfaces of the 
spreader. Make sure to remove water from the bottom 
of the hopper so the auger isn't frozen when the 
spreader is used again.

When done cleaning, grease the bearings and put 
dielectric grease on the plugs. Spray metal parts with 
a corrosion prevention produce or a light oil. Avoid 
getting oil on the plastic, which will cause the plastic to 
degrade. 

CORROSION PREVENTION

Corrosion/rusting is a chemical reaction caused by the 
presence of moisture, salt, and metal. Preventing any 
one of these ingredients from coming in contact with 
any other ingredient will prevent corrosion.

Storing the spreader indoors, cleaning the spreader 
after each use, lubricating bearings, and spraying 
oil on the metal will limit moisture coming into 
contact with metal and salt. Although it is easier to 
prevent contact with salt and exposed metal, using a 
water-displacing oil (e.g. WD-40) may be useful.

Cleaning the spreader and rinsing it thoroughly after 
each use will help to prevent corrosion by removing 
the salt. Drying the spreader after cleaning will also 
help. A backpack blower can dry the spreader very 
well.

Rocks and debris thrown up by tires of the vehicle are 
likely to chip paint or create small scratches that could 
rust. Exposed metal can be prevented by spraying a 
light oil on metal parts after each washing. This will 
also create a barrier between the spreader and the 
salt dust that will stick to the spreader frame, making it 
easier to clean.

By cleaning and drying your spreader after each use 
and spraying metal parts with a light oil after each 
cleaning, you will be able to prevent most corrosion.

LUBRICATION

To keep your spreader running smoothly, lubricate the 
grease 

fi

 ttings after each use and at the end of each 

season.

MAINTENANCE

AFTER FIRST USE

Tighten all mounting fasteners.

CLEANING

To protect your Precision Pro spreader from corrosion, 
and to increase its useful life, clean it after each storm. 
By cleaning after each storm, salt build-up will be less 
and the salt will be easier to remove. More importantly, 
cleaning the unit can prevent corrosion.

AFTER EACH USE/STORM

NOTE: Do not spray water directly on the auger 
bearing and seals.

Run the spreader to empty the hopper. Either back 
up to the salt pile and spread into the pile, or put the 
spinner on the lowest setting and the auger on the 
highest setting until the hopper is empty. This process 
will allow the material to come out faster and the 
spinner will spread it in a smaller area. Clean up the 
salt and place in a bucket or salt box.

Turn the spreader control OFF and unplug the 
spreader before cleaning. Use water to rinse all of 
the salt residue away. Pay special attention to tight 
areas, enclosures, and hard-to-reach areas where 
salt build-up is likely to be a problem. Rinse these 
areas thoroughly. Avoid directly rinsing openings in 
transmissions/motors, such as where a shaft might 
come out of the housing. Use a car wash brush to 
clean off salt and dirt that is stuck. Consider using a 

 WARNING

Never remove the spreader with material in 
the hopper.

 CAUTION

Disconnect electric power at spreader electrical 
wiring harness connection and tag out if required 
before servicing or performing maintenance.

 CAUTION

DO NOT leave unused material in 

hopper. Material can freeze or solidify, 
causing unit to not work properly. 
Empty and clean after each use.