SnowEx SD-95SS User Manual

This Manual Must Be Read Before Operating The Equipment

Owner / Operator’s Manual

FOR MODELS

SD-95 Serial # PF-101257 and higher

SD-95SS Serial # PG-100265 and higher

Madison Heights, Michigan 48071
800-725-8377
www.snowexproducts.com

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Table of Contents

General Information ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Spreader Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Operating the Spreader ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Side and Bottom View Model

Model# SD-95/SD-95SS ............................................................................................................................................................... 9

Hopper Assembly Parts Breakdown

Model # SD-95/SD-95SS ....................................................................................................................................................... 10-11

Lower Axle Assembly Parts Breakdown

Model # SD-95 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12-13

Model # SD-95SS .................................................................................................................................................................. 14-15

Main Frame Assembly Parts Breakdown

Model # SD-95 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16-17

Model # SD-95SS .................................................................................................................................................................. 18-19

Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20-21

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General Information

CONGRATULATIONS!

The spreader you have purchased is an example of snow and ice control technology at its nest! Your spreader’s self-contained design is a
trademark of all SnowEx products. Here’s why…

SIMPLICITY: Fewer moving parts manufactured of higher quality means minimal maintenance for your SnowEx spreader.

VERSATILITY: Multi-use capabilities allows spreading of a variety of materials for snow and ice control.

WARRANTY: Best in the industry, hands down! 2 years standard and now 5 year extended (optional).

The benets you are about to recognize are that of time, money and effort.
We welcome you to the world of SnowEx Performance.

Registration

Record the following information in this manual for quick reference.

Spreader Model Number

Spreader Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Dealer Where Purchased

When ordering Parts, the above information is necessary. This will help to see that you
receive the correct parts.

At the right is a diagram of the ID tag. This tag on the spreader is located on the frame.

Please ll 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.

PF-100000

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PG-200000

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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 spreader.

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 herein.

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.

Dened 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

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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 SnowEx.

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 inuence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that might alter your

judgment and/or reaction time.

Before working with the spreader, secure all loose tting clothing and unrestrained hair.

Always wear safety glasses with side shields when servicing spreader. Failure to do this could result in
serious injury to the eyes.

Never attempt to lift a unit with material in it.

Never allow children to operate or climb on equipment.

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.

Remember it is the owner’s responsibility to communicate information on safe usage and proper

maintenance of all equipment.

Always make sure personnel are clear of areas of danger when using equipment.

Never weld or grind on equipment without having a re extinguisher available.

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 can not be altered without prior written permission from the
manufacturer.

Never use wet materials or materials with foreign debris with any of these spreaders. These units are

designed to handle dry, clean, free owing material.

Never leave material in hopper for long periods of time. Be aware that all ice melters are hygroscopic and will
attract atmospheric moisture and harden up.

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Spreader Assembly Instructions

Model SD-95/SD-95SS

Step 1: Insert Rod end into gate slide and lock in place with hair pin clip and washer as shown (see gure 2).

Step 2: Assemble upper handle assembly to main frame (see gure 1), simultaneously insert rod into upper handle as
shown (see gure 3).

Step 3: Attach clear protective cover to hopper.

gure 2 gure 3

gure 1

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Operating the Spreader

Model # SD-95/SD-95SS

SPREADER LOADING

WARNING - Do not overload spreader. Use chart below to calculate weight of material are an average for dry
materials.

Material Weight Per Cubic Ft.

Rock Salt 80 - 90 lbs.

WARNING - Never remove spreader spreader from vehicle with material in it as this could cause damage to the
frame assembly.

WARNING - Never leave materials in hopper for long periods of time as salt is hygroscopic and will attract
atmospheric moisture and harden up.

SPREADING TIPS

• Use care when operaterating spreader near pedestrians.

• Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent unmanageable levels of ics.

• Adjust material ow by rotating the cam wheel to either increase or decrease gate slide movement, see below.

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Warranty

Warranty

Limited Warranty

Snowex products are warranted for a period of two years from the date of purchase 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 eective. 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 Snowex dealers or Snowex 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 Snowex. Snowex 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 Snowex, nor any company aliated with it, makes any warranties, representations for
promise as to the performance or quality other than what is herein contained. The liability of Snowex
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. Snowex 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
SNOWEX, OR TO ALTER OR MODIFY THE TERMS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS
WARRANTY IN ANY WAY.

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