TurfEx TS-300-1, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ... TS 300 1 TS 300 EG 1 Tailgate Spreader Owner s Manual and Installation Instructions Original Instructions This manual is for TurfEx TS 300 1 TS 300 EG 1 tailgate spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 170109 and higher CAUTION Read this manual before installing or operating the spreader ...

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Page 3: ...PREADER 10 Assembly Instructions 10 Receiver Mount Spreader 11 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 12 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Model TS 300 EG 1 13 Model TS 300 1 16 OPERATING THE SPREADER 17 Calibration 17 Driving and Spreading on Snow and Ice 19 Spreading Tips 19 REMOVING THE SPREADER 20 MAINTENANCE 21 Lubrication 21 After Each Use 21 At the End of Each Season or After Extended Storage 21 Storage 21 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 4: ...er than those speci ed in this manual Warranty Registration Follow the directions on the TurfEx Warranty Registration and Customer Survey form included in the spreader literature kit The registration form is also available online at www turfexproducts com Under Support select Warranty Registration OWNER S INFORMATION Owner s Name ____________________________________________________________________...

Page 5: ... LABELS Please become familiar with the warning and caution labels on the spreader NOTE If labels are missing or cannot be read see your sales outlet CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result ...

Page 6: ...AL NUMBER LABEL Code De nition YY 2 Digit Year MM 2 Digit Month DD 2 Digit Day LL 2 Digit Location Code XXXX 4 Digit Sequential Number ZZZZZZ Assembly Part Number Model No 00000 Serial No YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZZ Model No 00000 Serial No 000000000000000000 ...

Page 7: ...tting clothing and unrestrained hair Before operating the spreader verify that all safety guards are in place Before servicing the spreader wait for auger and spinner to stop Do not climb into or ride on spreader WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or damage Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR ratings as found on the driver side door cornerpost of the vehicle See Loading section to determine ma...

Page 8: ... open Àames away from gasoline tank and lines Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately SAFETY CAUTION Read instructions before assembling Fasteners should be nger tight until instructed to tighten according to torque chart Use standard methods and practices when attaching spreader including proper personal protective safety equipment TORQUE CHART 1 4 20 109 154 1 4 28 121 171 5 16 18 150 212 5 16 ...

Page 9: ...icle applications CERTIFICATION WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or damage Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as found on the driver side cornerpost of vehicle WARNING New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader requires National Highway Traf c Safety Administration altered vehicle certi cation labeling Installer to verify that struck load of snow or ice control material does not exceed...

Page 10: ...e fasteners according to the torque chart 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 fasteners according to the torque chart MOUNTING THE SPREADER 3 Mount the throat support to the support frame at the two lower holes by using the four supplied 5 16 x 1 cap screws and 5 16 locknuts Tighten the fasteners...

Page 11: ...upport frame holes as a template Place the backing plate inside the hopper 5 Fasten the hopper to the support frame by running the four supplied 5 16 x 1 cap screws through the backing plate hopper and support frame from inside the hopper Attach using the four supplied 5 16 locknuts Tighten the fasteners according to the torque chart Hopper 5 16 Locknut 5 16 x 1 Cap Screw Hairpin Cotter Hitch Pin ...

Page 12: ...ave enough of the data cable outside of the dash so that the operator can hold the control pendant in hand Install the pendant mounting base and bracket Stick the hook loop fastener to the pendant and pendant base 5 Connect the harness to the back of the control Zip tie loose control harness and move to the engine compartment Do not mount close to any heater vents 6 Connect power leads to the batt...

Page 13: ... modify harness length Any modi cations will void warranty 1 All external connections must have dielectric grease 2 Read lead labels before attaching to power source or ground 3 No other devices may be spliced into wiring harness 4 Any repairs to wiring harness must be done with heat shrink butt connectors Spreader Harness A B 43 33 9 1 Load View 4 Way Connector Black Red Blue Green Black Pos A Re...

Page 14: ...371 Rev 01 14 October 1 2018 Vehicle Harness Battery Harness Label B 144 3 6 Label B 2 189 3 Blue Orange Black Red M Label M Label CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM MODEL TS 300 EG 1 HARNESS DIAGRAMS MODEL TS 300 EG 1 ...

Page 15: ... EG 1 HARNESS DIAGRAMS MODEL TS 300 EG 1 Red Red Red Red Red Red Black Black Black Black Black Black Key Way on this End Key Way Key Way Switch Circuts are Left On Middle None Right On Load View Control Switch Assembly Gate Switch ON OFF Spreader Power ON OFF Spinner Speed ON OFF ...

Page 16: ...ch at desired location 2 Run the spreader vehicle harness from the rear of the vehicle to the switch area Attach the female spade red wire to the switch Leave the black wire for Step 5 3 Route the power harness from the battery to the switch control 4 Attach the red lead to the POSITIVE side of the battery and the black lead to the NEGATIVE side of the battery 5 Attach the female spade red wire on...

Page 17: ...eet per minute fpm multiply miles per hour by 88 Other important information 1 acre is equal to 43 600 square feet ft2 Ground speed is very important to keep in mind when doing calculations Convert mph to feet per minute Use a level open area of pavement to calibrate your spreader Set the gate stop in the middle as a starting point Fill the hopper with the material you desire to use Turn the sprea...

Page 18: ...5 15 97 X 0 40 13 55 30 24 6 24 66 X 0 51 17 07 35 04 7 31 36 14 70 0 66 23 94 50 32 8 35 70 X 0 98 29 74 56 22 9 47 70 X 1 78 39 38 64 56 10 55 29 X 5 59 45 20 76 47 11 63 39 37 95 7 27 53 22 82 59 12 73 59 X 8 72 64 64 106 49 13 78 60 X 10 00 69 06 122 64 14 83 08 X 11 81 73 80 133 72 15 93 52 57 32 11 94 91 32 145 00 FLOW RATES ARE CALCULATED AT POUNDS PER MINUTE lb min 13 3 5 7 9 11 8 15 14 12...

Page 19: ...aterials Here are some tips for driving in these conditions Drive defensively Do not drink then drive or spread ice control materials Spread or drive only when you have good visibility for operating a vehicle If you cannot see well due to snow or icy conditions you will need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps ca...

Page 20: ...he hitch pin from the receiver hitch 3 Remove the spreader from the vehicle and stand spreader in an upright position This may require additional support CAUTION During removal or mounting securely grip spreader to avoid dropping REMOVING THE SPREADER CAUTION Empty the hopper before removing the spreader ...

Page 21: ...on use silicone sealant to ensure weatherproo ng of enclosure STORAGE Store the spreader in a clean dry location and away from direct sunlight WARNING Never remove the spreader with material in the hopper CAUTION When replacing parts use only original manufacturer s parts Failure to do so will void warranty The control is a solid state electronic unit and is not serviceable Any attempt to service ...

Page 22: ...or contact distributor Loose connection Corrosion Test direct power 12V to motor Load test battery Replace all corroded connections Apply dielectric grease Material issue Too much amperage draw Bad motor trans assembly 4A to 20A draw no load good 20A draw no load bad Bad electrical connection Tighten or replace Apply dielectric grease Replace wiring Bad transmission contact distributor Turn shaft ...

Page 23: ...Lit No 75371 Rev 01 23 October 1 2018 ...

Page 24: ...eserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or speci cations used TrynEx International or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader Patent pending TrynEx International offers a limited war...