Owner’s Manual This Manual Must Be Read Before Operating The Equipment SD-600 Serial No. X2-100038 and higher SD-1400 Serial No. X3-100019 and higher CUSTOMER COPY Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 800-SALTERS www.snowexproducts.
Table of Contents Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Operating Instructions.............................................
Introduction This manual is intended to help you to get to know your Drop Pro Spreader and how to operate it safely, correctly and economically. If you observe these instructions, you will prevent hazards, reduce repair costs and breakdown times, and increase the reliability and service life of the machine.
Safety Before attempting any procedure in this book, the safety information in this manual must be read and understood by all personnel who have any part in the installation, preparation, transport, service, repair or use of this equipment. For your protection, safety and information decals have been placed on the spreader to remind the operator of safety precautions and particular hazards. Never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Operating Instructions Loading Spreader/Operating the Controller LOADING SPREADER Do not overload vehicle. Use the chart below to calculate the weight of spreader and material to comply with Vehicle Weight Ratings. Empty weight of spreaders: SD-600 175 lbs. SD-1400 375 lbs. Approximate capacity of spreaders: SD-600 6 cubic feet SD-1400 14 cubic feet Approximate weight of full spreaders: With Rock Salt SD-600 685 lbs. SD-1400 1565 lbs. With Calcium Chloride Pellets SD-600 655 lbs.
Operating Instructions Attaching to Vehicle/Adjustable Material Baffles ATTACHING TO VEHICLE If you are using a TPR-020 insert the hitch into your receiver. Lock with Hitch Pin and Hair Pin. Plug Spreader Harness into Vehicle Harness and you are ready to begin spreading. If you are using the UBM-175 mount, follow the UBM-175 Installation Instructions, Connect the Spreader Harness to the Vehicle Harness and you are ready to begin spreading.
Maintenance Instructions Cleaning/Corrosion Prevention/Storage CLEANING To protect your Drop Pro from corrosion and to increase its useful life, clean it after each storm. By cleaning after each storm, salt build-up will be less and the salt will be easier to remove. After each snow storm: Run the spreader to empty the hopper. Turn the spreader control off and unplug the spreader before cleaning. Use water to rinse all of the salt residue away.
Troubleshooting Material Flow Fault Possible Cause Remedy Too much material Spreading Speed too high Decrease Speed Vibrator is on Turn Vibrator off – Use intermittently Adjustable Baffles open too much Adjust Baffles Material is very fine Adjust Baffles Spreading Speed too low Increase Speed Material is bridged in hopper Use Vibrator Material Baffles closed too much Adjust Baffles Control is off Turn Control on Material is bridged Turn Vibrator on Foreign object in Hopper Remove Obje
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