
Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
Preparation......................................................... 3
Operation............................................................ 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup ........................................................................ 7
Installing the Wire Harness ................................. 7
Installing the Slide-In Attachment........................ 8
Mounting the Spreader ....................................... 8
Installing the RT3 Attachment ............................. 9
Mounting the Spreader ....................................... 9
Installing the Spreader Controller.......................11
Product Overview ................................................... 12
Controls ........................................................... 12
Specifications .................................................. 13
Operation ................................................................ 14
Mounting the Spreader ..................................... 14
Removing the Spreader.................................... 14
Mounting the Spreader ..................................... 15
Removing the Spreader.................................... 15
Loading the Spreader ....................................... 16
Operating the Spreader .................................... 17
Freeing a Clog .................................................. 17
Unloading the Spreader.................................... 17
Adjusting the Material Deflectors ...................... 18
Adjusting the Rubber Flaps............................... 18
Adjusting the Spreader Vibration ...................... 19
Operating Tips ................................................. 19
Maintenance ........................................................... 20
Greasing the Machine....................................... 20
Storage ................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 21
Safety
Improperly using and maintaining the equipment
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for
injury, comply with these safety instructions
and always pay attention to the safety-alert
symbol
, which means:
Caution
,
Warning
, or
Danger
—personal safety instruction. Failure to
comply with the instruction may result in personal
injury or death.
Preparation
•
Ensure that only trained personnel install and
perform maintenance on the equipment.
•
Always wear appropriate personal protective
equipment when loading, unloading, and servicing
the spreader. Wear substantial, slip-resistant
footwear, cold-weather clothing, safety glasses,
and dust protection.
•
Ensure that your rearview mirror is in a good
operating position.
•
Many trucks are equipped with air bags. Never
disable, remove, or relocate any sensors or other
components related to the operation of the air
bags.
•
TGS 800 spreaders with slide-in or RT3
attachments must only be used with a minimum
Class IV receiver hitch. Do not exceed the vehicle
hitch rating.
•
The TGS 800 can hold a maximum weight of 362
kg (800 lb) of salt. Do not exceed this weight.
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