User Manual

ManualsBrandsSnowEx ManualsOutdoor Tools & Power EquipmentTailgate Spreader 5.75 Cu. Ft

Lit. No. 70445, Rev. 03 14 July 15, 2018

If any button is pressed on the control, it will wake and

check again for spreader connection. If no spreader is

detected, it will act as described above. If a spreader

is detected, it will transition to Ready Mode.

STARTING AND STOPPING SPREADER

To start the spreader, press the ON/OFF button. The

control backlights are illuminated when the vehicle

ignition is ON and the spreader is connected. When

the spreader is ON, the ON/OFF button and inner arc

around the control knob will also illuminate.

To stop the spreader, press the ON/OFF button

again.

The ON/OFF button also operates as an emergency

stop when required.

NOTE: The truck ignition must be ON to start

the spreader.

NOTE: If truck ignition is turned OFF while

spreader is running, the motors will stop.

Material Width

Control Knob

(Spinner Speed)

Indicator Lights

(8 per Knob)

Status/Error Code

Display (Red)

Accessory

Control Buttons

BLAST Button

(Maximum Application)

ON/OFF Button

& Emergency Stop

POWERING THE CONTROL

Power is not applied to the control until the vehicle

ignition is turned to ACC or ON. Once the control

has power it performs a light check and displays the

software version on the status display. The control

then checks for a connected spreader. If no spreader

is detected, the control does the following:

• nC (no connection) appears on the red status

display for ﬁ ve seconds;

• A single beep;

• Control enters standby mode with no lights

illuminated.

OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL

WARNING

Never operate equipment when under the

inﬂ uence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that

might alter your judgment and/or reaction time.

WARNING

Never allow children to operate or climb on

equipment.

WARNING

Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when loaded

spreader is attached to vehicle. Braking

distances may be increased and handling

characteristics may be impaired at speeds

above 45 mph (72 km/h).

WARNING

Before starting the spreader, the driver shall

verify that all bystanders are a minimum of

25 feet away from operating spreader.