User Manual

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Operating the Spreader

PREPARATION

CAUTION –

Sweep area clear of foreign objects or obstacles that could cause personal injury. Keep other persons, children, or

animals out of the area to be spread.

SPREADER LOADING

WARNING –

Do not overload vehicle. Use chart below to calculate weight of material. Weights of material are an average for dry

materials.

Material Weight Per Cubic Ft.

Rock Salt 35-40 lbs.

Sand/Salt Mix 95-120 lbs.

• Be sure to comply with manufacturer’s maximum gross vehicle weight ratings.

• Warning – Never leave materials in hopper for long periods of time as salt is hygroscopic and will attract atmospheric

moisture and harden up. When spreading sand mix, a 1:1 ratio for Sand/Salt mix is recommended to prevent the material

from freezing.

SPREADING TIPS

• Never exceed 10 m.p.h. when spreading.

• For a wider pass, increase spinner speed.

• For a heavier pass, drive slower, or increase auger speed.

• Never operate spreader near pedestrians.

• Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent unmanageable levels of ice.

• Calculate

spread pattern when near vegetation.

00 CONTROL OPERATION

• The Dual Variable Speed Control has dual nger-tip dials for maximum performance, digital system status with warning

protection and built-in Vibrator Switch.

• To start, press power switch on controller and spreader will accelerate to speed set on spinner and auger dials.

• To stop, press power switch on controller to o position.

• Speed of auger and spinner may be adjusted separately to get desired ow and spread distance from spreader.

• The Vibrator Switch is needed for dense material or to increase the ow to the auger. This eliminates bridging of material

in hopper.

Model # SP-2400