TurfEx TS-200 Operator's Manual

This Manual Must Be Read Before Operating The Equipment

Owner / Operator’s Manual

The Commercial Turf Choice

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SPREADERS

TS-200

Warren, Michigan 48089

866-5TURFEX

© Trynex International 2010 Lxxxx (REV 000)

© Trynex International

CUSTOMER COPY

Protected by the following patents, #6,089,478, #6,088,865, #Des.425,915

and other pending U.S. and foreign patent applications.

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Table of Contents

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Information and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

TS-200 Main Assembly and Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Blank Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Electrical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Adjustable Spinner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Spreader Calibration Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Calibration Speed Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Calibration Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Side Deector Kit Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Spreader Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

Warranty & Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

Have a question or need assistance?

TurfEx Customer Service

(866) 5TURFEX

or [phone]

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.turfexproducts.com

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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!

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(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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General Information

CONGRATULATIONS!

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The Turfex product you have purchased is an example of turf management product at its nest! 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 polyethelyne hopper, state-of-the-art electronic dual variable speed control, custom engineered

powder coated frame, maximum torque 12 volt motor coupled to a custom engineered transmission found only on Turfex products.

VERSATILITY:

WARRANTY:

Multi-use capabilities allows spreading of a variety of materials.

Two years parts and labor from date of installation.

The benets you are about to recognize are that of time, money and eort.

We welcome you to the world of Turfex Performance.

Registration

Record the following information in this manual for quick reference.

Spreader Model Number _____________________________________________________________________________________

Serial Number ________________________________ Controller Serial Number ____________________________________

Date of Purchase ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer Where Purchased _____________________________________________________________________________________

When ordering parts, the above information is necessary. This will help to insure

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that you receive the correct parts.

SER. NO.______________________

At the right is a diagram of the ID tag. This tag is located on the frame
(where applicable).

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.

TRYNEX INTERNATIONAL

Warren, MI 48089 [phone]

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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
precaytions. If anything happens to mark or destroy the decals, please request new ones from Trynex.

Unit must be strapped down and locked into position before operating vehicle.

Never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of vehicle. Failure to do so may limit a vehicles
handling characteristics.

Never attempt to take a unit o with material in it.

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Do not drive at excessive speeds when loaded spreader is attached to vehicle. Braking distances
may be decreased and handling characteristics may be impaired at higher speeds.

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 or mount.

Always shut o 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 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.

Always make sure personnel are clear of areas of danger when using equipment. Maintain 60'
distance from all bystanders when operating the spreader.

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.

Never use with foreign debris in the spreader. These units are designed to handle clean,
free-owing material.

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Note: Can not spread water softner salt.

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Safety

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Always inspect pins and latches whenever attaching or detaching spreader, and before traveling.

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

Remember, most accidents are preventable and caused by human error.
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 medication 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.

Exercising of care and

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Safety and Warning Labels

All Turfex products have warning labels instructing you about certain safety issues you should be aware of. Below are
examples of what to look for and familiarize yourself with. In the event that a label is lost or removed for renishing
reasons, you may obtain new ones from Turfex.

D 6859

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D 6335

D 6544

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D 6545

D 6548

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TS-200

Main Assembly View

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