SnowEx SP-225 / US-200 - Manual (Page 21)

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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.
• Be sure to comply with manufacturer’s maximum gross vehicle weight ratings.
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Warning – Never leave materials in hopper for long periods of time as salt is hygroscopic and will attract atmospheric
moisture and harden up.
SPREADING TIPS
• Never exceed 10 m.p.h. when spreading.
• For a wider pass, increase spinner speed.
• Never operate spreader near pedestrians.
• Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent unmanageable levels of ice.
• Calculate spread pattern when near vegetation.
SPREADER OPERATION
SP-125 / US-100 SPREADER
SP-225 / US-200 SPREADER
• Comes standard with on/off switch and gate flow control kit.
• To start, switch power on and open gate to desired position.
• To stop, close gate and switch power off.
• Comes standard with on/off switch.
• To start, switch power on and material will begin to flow via the feed auger.
• To stop, switch power off and material will cease to spread.