TurfEx TS85 User Manual

This Manual Must Be Read Before Operating The Equipment

Owner / Operator’s Manual

The Commercial Turf Choice

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SPREADERS

TS85

Madison Heights, Michigan 48071

866-5TURFEX

© Trynex International 2010 (REV 001)

© 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

CALIBRATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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Safety

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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 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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