TurfEx TS65 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

TS65

Warren, Michigan 48089

866-5TURFEX

© Trynex International 2010

© Trynex International

(REV 000)

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CALIBATION DISCLAIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SPREADER PARTS/DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

OPERATING THE SPREADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

BLANK PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTES PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introduction

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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. 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

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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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General Information

CONGRATULATIONS!

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The spreader you have purchased is an example of quality and performance. Your spreader’s self-contained design is a
trademark of all Turfex products. Here’s why...

SIMPLICITY: Manufactured from higher quality components means minimal maintenance for your TurfexEx spreader.

RELIABILITY:

Polyethelyne hopper combined with a custom engineered

powder coated frame found only on Turfex products.

VERSATILITY:

WARRANTY:

Multi-use capabilities allows spreading of a variety of materials for turf management.

Best in the industry, hands down! 2 years standard.

The you are about to recognize are that of time, money and .

We welcome you to the world of Turfex Performance.

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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 Turfex .

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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

of alcohol, drugs, or medication that

might alter your judgment and/or reaction time.

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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

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.

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

Remember, it is the owner’s responsibility to communicate information on safe usage and
proper maintenance of all equipment.

Never use wet materials, or materials with foreign debris with any of these spreaders. These
units are designed to handle dry, clean, owing material.

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

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.

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Calibration Disclaimer

It is the responsibilty 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
at 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 ineective pest control treatment. Any calibration charts contained in
this manual are given as a refernce 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 vegitation. Below are several points to be aware of before operating
your spreader in the eld.

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Flow rates of chemicals can change for many reasons

1. Formualtions vary within the same brand or even between brannds

2. Formulations vary between batches or dates of manufacture

3. Humidy can cause the material to clump and ow poorly

4. Poor spreader maintenance can cause ow changes

5. Slide stop has moved or calibrated to another type of material

6. Human error can cause rate miscalculation

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Items needed for calibriation

1. A way to catch the material for weighing

2. A device to measure distance

3. A scale to weigh your product

4. A stop watch or other means to time

Conversion

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1. To convert pounds per 1000 square feet to pounds per acre, multiply your rate by 43.6

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Other important information

1. 1 acre is equal to 43,600 Squre Feet

2. Ground speed is very important to keep in mind when doing calculations, you will want
to convert mph to feet per minute

Set the spreader stop at mid point on it’s travel length as a starting point. Fill the hopper with enough
material to cover a known area of 1000 square feet. Open the gate and make note of the start/stop
time, this is very important. Next weigh the material on a scale, divide the weight by the known area
to establish an application rate. You may have to adjust the gate stop for more or less material
depending on your results.

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