Owner / Operator s Manual

Owner / Operator s Manual This Manual Must Be Read Before Operating The Equipment TS300EG Serial # T2-50420 and higher Madison Heights, Michigan 4807 866-5-TURFE www.turfexproducts.com TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955 CUSTOMER COPY

Table of Contents General Information... 3 Introduction... 4 Safety... 5 Spreader Operation... 6 Calibration... 7-8 Electrical System Part Breakdown... 9 Control and Switch Diagram... 0 Wiring Harness Diagrams... - 2 Troubleshooting... 3 Warranty... 4 Key to Parts... 5 Hopper Assembly Parts Breakdown... 6-7 Spinner Drive Assembly Parts Breakdown... 8-9 Gate Assembly Parts Breakdown... 20-2 Deflector Assembly Parts Breakdown SDK-020... 22 Notes... 23 Have a question or need assistance? TurfEx Customer Care (866) 5 TURFE or (248) 586-3500 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST Fax: (248) 69-8378 E-mail: customercare@trynexfactory.com Website: www.turfexproducts.com 2 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

General Information CONGRATULATIONS! The TurfEx product you have purchased is an example of turf management product at its finest! Your TurfEx product s self contained design is a trademark of all TurfEx products. Here s why... SIMPLICITY: Fewer moving parts manufactured of higher quality means minimal maintenance for your TurfEx product. RELIABILITY: High impact linear low density polyethylene hopper, custom engineered powder coated steel frame. VERSATILITY: Multi-use capability allows spreading of a variety of materials. WARRANTY: Two years parts and labor from date of installation. The benefits you are about to recognize are that of time, money and effort. We welcome you to the world of TurfEx Performance. Registration Record the following information in this manual for quick reference. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Where Purchased When ordering parts, the above information is necessary. This will help to ensure that you receive the correct parts. Please fill out the warranty card with all the necessary information to validate it. This will also give us a record so that any safety or service information can be communicated to you. TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955 3

Introduction This manual has been designed for your help. It will assist you and instruct you on the proper set-up, installation and use of this product. Refer to the table of contents for an outline of this manual. We require that you read and understand the contents of this manual completely (especially all safety information) before attempting any procedure contained in this manual. Extra copies of Owner / Operator Manuals can be purchased at your TurfEx Dealer. THIS SIGN SHOULD ALERT YOU: The Society of Automotive Engineers has adopted this Safety Alert Symbol to pinpoint characteristics that, if not carefully followed, can create a safety hazard. When you see this symbol in this manual or on the machine itself, be alert! Your personal safety and the safety of others is involved. Defined below are the Safety Alert Messages and how they will appear in this manual: (RED) Information that, if not carefully followed, can cause death! (ORANGE) Information that, if not carefully followed, can cause serious personal injury or death! (YELLOW) Information that, if not carefully followed, can cause minor injury or damage to equipment 4 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

Safety Before attempting any procedure in this book, these safety instructions must be read and understood by all workers who have any part in the preparation or use of this equipment. For your safety warning and information decals have been placed on this product to remind the operator of safety precautions. If anything happens to mark or destroy the decals, please request new ones from TurfEx. Remember, most accidents are preventable and caused by human error. Exercising of care and precautions must be observed to prevent the possibility of injury to operator or others! Never operate equipment when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication that might alter your judgment and/or reaction time. Before working with the spreader, secure all loose fitting clothing and unrestrained hair. Always wear safety glasses with side shields when working metal against metal. Failure to do this could result in serious injury to the eyes. Never allow children to operate or climb on equipment. Never weld or grind on equipment without having a re extinguisher available. Always check areas to be spread to be sure no hazardous conditions or substances are in the area. Always inspect unit for defects: broken, worn or bent parts, weakened areas on spreader or mount. Always shut of vehicle and power source before attempting to attach or detach or service spreader unit. Be sure vehicle/power source is properly braked or chocked. Always make sure personnel are clear of areas of danger when using equipment. Always keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts. Remember, it is the owner s responsibility to communicate information on safe usage and proper maintenance of all equipment. Never exceed 45 m.p.h. when loaded spreader is attached to vehicle. Braking distances may be reduced and handling characteristics may be impaired at speeds above 45 m.p.h. Never use wet materials, or materials with foreign debris in the spreader. This unit is designed to spread dry, clean, free-flowing material. Never leave material in hopper for long periods of time. Always inspect pins, and latches whenever attaching or detaching spreader, and before traveling. Inspect the unit periodically for defects. Parts that are broken, missing, or worn out must be replaced immediately. The unit, or any part of it should not be altered without prior written permission from the manufacturer. TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955 5

Spreader Operation SPREADER LOADING Do not overload vehicle. Approximate weight of fertilizer is 50 lbs. per cubic foot. Be sure to comply with manufacturer s maximum gross vehicle weight ratings. Warning Never leave materials in hopper for long periods of time. Material may attract moisture and harden up. SPREADING TIPS Never exceed 0 m.p.h. when spreading. For a wider pass, increase spinner speed. The Gate Stop can be adjusted to control the material feed rate. This should be calibrated with the spinner setting. Never operate spreader near pedestrians. SPREADER OPERATION Comes standard with electronic speed control with electric gate flow control kit. To start, select proper gate stop position and desired spinner speed, then switch control power on. To open gate, engage switch (located to the left of the controller on/off switch); to close gate, dis-engage switch. You will need to re-calibrate when switching between materials. MAINTENANCE WARNING When servicing is necessary, perform it in a protected area. Do not use power tools in rain or snow because of danger of electrical shock or injury. Keep area well lighted. Use proper tools. Keep the area of service clean to help avoid accidents. WARNING Disconnect electricity to spreader before servicing. CAUTION The controller is a solid state electronic unit and is not serviceable. Any attempt to service will void warranty. CAUTION There are no serviceable parts in the motor/transmission assembly. Any attempt to service will void warranty. CAUTION When replacing parts, use only original manufacturer s parts. Failure to do so will void warranty. Use dielectric grease on all electrical connections to prevent corrosion at the beginning and end of the season and each time power plugs are disconnected. Wash unit after each use to prevent material build-up and corrosion. When pressure washing motor enclosure area, stay at least 36 away from motor enclosures. Paint or oil all bare metal surfaces at the end of the season. If motor cover is removed for any reason, use silicone sealant to ensure weather-proofing of enclosure. Leave a small area unsealed to allow moisture to escape. Keep gate linage lubricated with moly-based lubricants. 6 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

Calibration DISCLAIMER: It is the responsibility of the person using this equipment to make sure that every type of material is properly calibrated to perform as expected. This process should take place on a solid flat surface away from drains and livestock areas in order to achieve a safe and accurate reading for proper material distribution. Failure to do so may cause an over/under application that could damage turf areas or give an ineffective pest control treatment. Any calibration charts contained it this manual are given as a reference point only and should not be used as an absolute condition. Spending a few extra minutes to properly calibrate will not only save on wasted materials and time but also protect turf and other vegetation. Below are several points to be aware of before operating your spreader in the field. Flow rates of materials can change for many reasons: Formulations vary within the same brand or even between brands Formulations vary between batches or dates of manufacture Humidity can cause the material to clump and flow poorly Poor spreader maintenance can cause flow changes Slide stop has moved or has been calibrated to another type of material Human error can cause rate miscalculation. ITEMS NEEDED FOR CALIBRATION A way to catch the material for weighing A device to measure distance A scale to weigh your product A stop watch or other device to measure time. CONVERSION To convert pounds per 000 square feet to pounds per acre, multiply your rate by 43.6. To convert miles-per-hour to feet-per-minute, multiply miles-per-hour by 88. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION One acre is equal to 43,600 Square Feet. Ground speed is very important to keep in mind when doing calculations, you will want to convert miles-per-hour 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 spreader on. Adjust spinner speed to achieve your desired spread width. Record the spinner speed and the resulting spread width. (The spinner fins can also be adjusted to change the spread pattern.) Determine the speed you will be driving while spreading [in feet-per-minute]. Determine your desired application rate [converted to pounds-per-square-foot]. Use the equation below to determine the pounds-per-minute that the gate setting must allow. Desired Application Rate (pounds-per-square-foot) x Spread Width (feet) x Speed (feet-per-minute) = Pounds-per-minute Open the gate using the switch mounted on the left of the controller. Do not have the spinner on during this step. Put a bucket or other means of catching material under the spreader. Leave gate open for one minute. Brush all excess off the spinner and motor enclosure into the bucket. Weigh the bucket with material. Subtract the weight of the bucket when empty; Record. Adjust gate based on this result to achieve the required pounds-per-minute rate. Once this setting is established, you are ready to spread. You can record this for future use on the notes page of this manual (example record: when spreading MaterialYZ... Spinner speed 5 [width=4 ft.], Drive 3.5 mph [308 fpm], Gate = 3 ). You can begin spreading with the vehicle speed, gate setting, and spinner speed used in your calculations. TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955 7

Calibration Materials GATE SETTING UREA 46-0-0 LESCO TURFACE LESCO SHADE MI LESCO FERT 30-0-0 LESCO INSECTICIDE 0.57 2.39 0.83 0.39 5.28 3 7.5 2. 3.84 4.38 4 0.54 0.8 8.79 8.06 5 5.97 0.40 3.55 30.24 6 24.66 0.5 7.07 35.04 7 3.36 4.70 0.66 23.94 50.32 8 35.70 0.98 29.74 56.22 9 47.70.78 39.38 64.56 0 55.29 5.59 45.20 76.47 63.39 37.95 7.27 53.22 82.59 2 73.59 8.72 64.64 06.49 3 78.60 0.00 69.06 22.64 4 83.08.8 73.80 33.72 5 93.52 57.32.94 9.32 45.00 FLOW RATES ARE CALCULATED AT POUNDS PER MINUTE 5 3 4 2 9 0 7 8 5 6 3 4 2 8 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

Electrical System Parts Breakdown Key Part No. Description Qty. T 5085 Battery Harness T 5084 Spreader Harness T 5028 Vehicle Harness D 77 Control T 5083 Switch Assembly TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955 9

Control and Switch Diagram D77 Control GATE SWITCH ON/OFF SPREADER POWER ON/OFF T5083 Control SPINNER SPEED CONTROL Red Black Red Black Red Black Black Red Red Black Red Black 0 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

Wiring Harness Diagrams T5028 Spreader Harness BLUE (-) NEG CONNECT TO BLK (-) NEG BATTERY HARNESS ORG (+) POS CONNECT TO GATE SWITCH BLK (-) NEG RED (+) POS BLK RED ORG BLU TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

Wiring Harness Diagrams T5084 Spreader Harness T5085 Battery Harness Red (pos +) Black (neg-) 2 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

Troubleshooting SPREADER DOESN'T RUN FUSE BLOWN JAMED AGITATOR AGITATOR INTERFERENCE FI OR REPLACE MATERIAL ISSUE TOO MUCH AMP DRAWN BAD MOTOR/TRANS ASSEMBLY BAD MOTOR CHECK WITH TEST KIT TEST GOOD NO LOAD 4-20 AMPS TEST BAD 20+ AMPS BAD TRANSMISSION CHECK WITH TEST KIT TEST TURN SHAFT BY HAND SHOULD TURN FREELY BAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CORROSION AT CONNECTION CLEAN OR REPLACE DON'T FORGET USE DIELECTRIC GREASE LOOSE CONNECTION TIGHTEN OR REPLACE DON'T FORGET USE DIELECTRIC GREASE DEAD SHORT IN WIRING REPLACE WIRING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TEST DIRECT POWER (2 VOLTS) TO MOTOR BAD MOTOR CHECK WITH TEST KIT CHECK SWITCH LOOSE OR UNPLUGGED CORROSION CHECK BATTERY LOAD TEST MATERIAL WILL NOT FLOW GATE WON'T OPEN RECONNECT OR REPLACE CABLE MATERIAL ISSUE TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955 3

Warranty Limited Warranty Two year warranty on Turfex brand products against defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service, subject to limitations detailed below. Warranty period of two years begins on the date of purchase by the original retail user. The WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD must be returned to the manufacturer for this warranty to become. This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser only. This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper installation, misuse, lack of proper maintenance, alterations or repairs made by anyone other than authorized Trynex dealers or Trynex personnel. Due to the corrosive properties of the materials dispensed by spreaders, Trynex does not warrant against damage caused by corrosion. Warranty claims by the user must be made to the dealer from where the product was purchased, unless otherwise authorized by Trynex. Trynex reserves the right to determine if any part is defective and to repair or replace such parts as it elects. This warranty does not cover shipping costs of defective parts to or from the dealer. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Neither Trynex, nor any company ated with it, makes any warranties, representations for promise as to the performance or quality other than what is herein contained. The liability of Trynex to the purchaser for damages arising out of the manufacture, sale, delivery, use or resale of this spreader shall be limited to and shall not exceed the costs of repair or replacement of defective parts. Trynex shall not be liable for loss of use, inconvenience or any other incidental, indirect or consequential damages, so the above limitations on incidental or consequential damages may not apply to you. NO DEALER HAS AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR PROMISE ON BEHALF OF TRYNE INTERNATIONAL, OR TO ALTER OR MODIFY THE TERMS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY. 4 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

Key to Parts D5907 Bolt /4-20 -3/8 Hex Head D5949 Washer 5/6 Flat D607 Transmission D63 Bolt /4-20 /2 Serrated Flange D672 Bolt #0-32 5/8 Serrated Flange D692 Decal Warning - Hands & Feet/Disconnect Power D694 Decal Read Owner s Manual D624 Motor 2 Volt DC D6232 Motor Drive Coupler D6333 Rivet 3/6.354 Black D6402 Decal Warning - Maximum Weight D6405 Material Agitator D648 Bolt 5/6-8 Hex Head D6480 Trans Mount Weldment D6485 Hitch 2 Receiver D6652 Motor Connector Adapter D672 Hopper Support Tube D6853 Hair Pin D753 Spinner Drive Cover D77 Spreader Control D78 Weather Cover D7269 Top Screen F50955 Owner s Manual T504 Washer /4 Flat T506 Nut /4-20 Nylox T508 Nut 5/6-8 Nylox T5023 Washer /4 Flat Nylon T5028 Vehicle Harness 89 T5029 Knob Round T5032 TurfEx Calibration Gauge T5035 Spinner Assembly T5036 Hopper T5037 Gate Linkage Spacer T5038 Bolt Gate Linkage Shoulder T5049 Bolt 5/6-8 /2 Hex Head T5050 Bolt 5/6-8 -/2 Hex Head T505 Washer 5/6 -/2 Fender T5053 Material Deflector T5054 Side Deflector Mount Bracket T5055 Side Deflector Hinge Rod T5056 Spring.6 x 2.5 Stainless T506 Decal Serial Number T5074 Washer 3/8 Flat Nylon T5079 Upper Spinner Guard T5082 Gate Actuator T5083 Switch Assembly T5084 Spreader Harness T5085 Control Power Cable T5086 Actuator Link Arm T5087 Pivot Link Arm T5088 Gate Slide Arm T5089 Actuator Adapter T5090 Actuator Mounting Bracket T509 Gate Slide Stop T5092 Gate Slide T5093 Gate Deck T5094 Spring.48 x 2.5 Stainless T5095 Bolt /4-20 2-3/4 Hex Head T5096 Nut /4-20 Jam T3028 Screw /4-20 -/4 Phillips TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955 5

Hopper Assembly Parts Breakdown 6 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

Hopper Assembly Parts Breakdown Key Part No. Description Qty. D 6462 5/6" - 8 x -3/4" HHCS 4 D 672 Hopper Tube Support D 638 5/6" Lock Nut 4 D 438 3/8" Fender Washer 4 T 5036 2.7 Cu/Ft Seeder Hopper Yellow Electric Gate Assembly Drive Assembly TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955 7

Spinner Drive Assembly Parts Breakdown Spinner Assembly T5035 8 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

Spinner Drive Assembly Parts Breakdown Spinner Drive Assembly A406 Does not include hitch. Key Part No. Description Qty. D 435 2-5/6" Hair Pin Clip D 436 5/8" x 5-/2" Hitch Pin D 63 /4"-20 x /2" Serr. Flange Bolt 4 D 633 5/6-8 x /2 HHCS D 672 #0-32 x 5/8" Serr Flange Bolt 2 D 420 /2" Lock Nut 4 T 506 /4-20 Nylock Nut SS 4 T 5030 0 Inch Spinner Plate D 6232 Motor Drive Coupler D 606 Motor 2 Volt (TS-300-EG) 4 D 640 Motor 2 Volt DC D 6487 #8 x /2" Hex Head Sheet Screw 5 D 675 Transmission 4.5 to D 753 Plastic Bottom Cover D 6480 Transmission Weldment D 6485 Light Duty Receiver Mount D 46 /2"-3 x -/2" Hex Bolt 4 T 3028 T 504 T 3027 T 503 /4-20 x -/4 Panhead MSSS 4 /4 Flat Washer SS 4 Tension Spring 4 Adjustable Flite 4 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955 9

Gate Assembly Parts Breakdown 20 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

Gate Assembly Parts Breakdown Key Part No. Description Qty. T-5093 Gate Deck T-5092 Gate Slide T-5086 Actuator Link Arm T-5087 Pivot Arm T-5088 Slide Link Arm T-5082 Actuator T-5095 /4-20 x 3 HHCS Stainless Steel T-5094 Compression Spring T-5074 3/8 SAE Nylon Flat Washer 3 D-5942 /4-20 Hex Nut Stainless Steel T-5038 Shoulder Bolt 3 T-5029 Adjustment Knob T-5090 Actuator Mounting Bracket T-508 5/6-8 Nylox 5 T-5089 Actuator Adapter T-5037 Pivot Arm Spacer T-507 5/6 Nylon Flat Washer 3 T-506 /4-20 Nylox Stainless Steel 5 T-509 Gate Stop T-5079 Guard T-3028 /4-20 x -/4 Phil Pan Head MS 8-8 SS 2 D-63 /4-20 x /2 Serrated Flange Bolt 3 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955 2

Deflector Assembly Parts Breakdown SDK-020 or left side of spreader as shown in picture. Mounting Bolt Exploded view represents curb-side Key Part No. Description D - 6853 Cotter Pin T-5056 Compression Spring D - 669 3/8 Flat Washer SS T-508 5/6 Nylock Nut SS D - 648 5/6-8 x Hex Bolt ss T-5053 Side Def;ector Qty. 2 2 2 2 22 TrynEx International 203 (REV A) F50955

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