Snowbear TGS-325 User manual

Owner’s Manual

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Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

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Tailgate Spreader (TGS-325)

Table of Contents

General Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................3

Personal Safety/Fire and Explosion/Cell Phones .................................................................................4

Spreader Parts List ..............................................................................................................................5

Assembly Tool List...............................................................................................................................6

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Wireless Remote System ..................................................................................................7

Spreader Installation ............................................................................................................................8

OVERVIEW: ...............................................................................................................................8

INSTALLATION: .........................................................................................................................8

OPERATION:............................................................................................................................10

SPREAD WIDTH: .....................................................................................................................11

SPREADER LID INSTALLATION: ............................................................................................12

Accessories .......................................................................................................................................13

General Maintenance.........................................................................................................................14

Spreader Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................15

SnowBear

Warranty Information......................................................................................................16

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General Safety Precautions

READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Know your tailgate spreader. Learn its

applications and limitations. Improper installation and operation could cause personal injury

and/or equipment and property damage.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. Be sure bystanders, especially children and

pets are kept a safe distance from the tailgate spreader operating area.

DO NOT ABUSE THE SPREADER. Follow the guidelines set forth in this manual. Do not

force the tailgate spreader to do a job it was not designed for.

MAINTAIN THE SPREADER. Keep the spreader clean when the unit is not in use to avoid

corrosion and/or seizing of parts. Before servicing/working on the spreader, disconnect

power cord, secure all loose-fitting clothing, unrestrained long hair and wait for auger and

spinner to stop. Do not operate a spreader in need of maintenance.

INSPECT THE SPREADER BEFORE EACH USE. Check the alignment of all moving

parts, and check for any loose bolts that may affect the operation of the spreader system.

Before operating spreader, reassemble any parts or hardware removed for cleaning or

adjusting.

NEVER SIT IN, CLIMB OR RIDE ON THE SPREADER. Serious injury could occur.

ONLY USE SNOWBEAR

CERTIFIED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s

manual for the recommended accessories and/or replacement parts. The use of improper

accessories and/or replacement parts may cause hazards and void applicable warranties.

ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE HITCH PIN IS PROPERLY INSTALLED BEFORE MOVING.

If the spreader is incorrectly attached to the vehicle's receiver, the spreader could fall off

from the vehicle potentially harming bystanders and damaging your SnowBear

product, or

vehicle.

NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE OR SPREADER. Overloading could result in an

accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR ratings as found on the driver-side

door side or corner post of the vehicle. See Loading Section to determine maximum

volumes of spreading material.

DO NOT LEAVE UNUSED MATERIAL IN SPREADER HOPPER. Material can freeze

and/or solidify, causing unit to not work properly. Empty and clean after each use whenever

possible.

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Personal Safety

Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in park or in gear to prevent others from starting

the vehicle during installation or service.

Wear only snug-fitting clothing while working on your vehicle or spreader. Do not wear

dangling jewelry or neckties and secure long hair.

Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from dust, dirt & debris from the spreader,

especially when in operation and close to spreader. Material is spread at significant velocity.

Fire and Explosion

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, VAPOURS ARE EXPLOSIVE. Never smoke while

working on vehicle. Keep all open flames and sources of ignition away from gasoline tank,

lines and containers. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately. Do not use gasoline to

clean parts. Store gasoline only in approved containers away from sources of heat or flame.

Ventilation

VEHICLE EXHAUST CONTAINS LETHAL FUMES. Breathing these fumes, even in low

concentrations, can cause illness or death. Never operate a vehicle or leave engine running

while performing spreader maintenance in an enclosed area without venting the exhaust to

the outside.

Cell Phones

A driver's first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing

you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait

until it is safe to operate Mobile Communication Devices such as cell phones, text

messaging devices, pagers or two-way radios (ie. when vehicle is parked).

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Spreader Parts List

Before you begin, please verify that all of the parts below have been included with your spreader.

Your spreader is packaged nearly complete in one box.

ITEM #1

PT # 324-223

TAILGATE SPREADER ASSEMBLY

(WITH 2 PRE-PAIRED WIRELESS

REMOTE CONTROLS)

(QTY 1)

ITEM #2

PT # 298-178 2" RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (QTY 1)

ITEM #3

PT # 250-761

5/8-11 X 3.50” HEX HEAD CAP

SCREW, 18-8 STAINLESS

(QTY 2)

ITEM #4

PT # 253-255

5/8-11 NYLOCK NUT, 18-8

STAINLESS (QTY 2)

ITEM #5

PT # 254-018

5/8” SAE FLAT WASHER, 18-8

STAINLESS (QTY 4)

ITEM #6

PT # 263-320

Ø5/8"x4.0" HITCH PIN w/ R-CLIP

(Not Shown) (QTY 1)

ITEM #7

PT # 324-239

RIGID PLASTIC LID ASSY KIT

(STRAP AND BRKTS NOT SHOWN)

(QTY 1)

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Assembly tool list

Ratcheting Wrench

15/16" Socket, 1/2" Socket (For Deflector Adjustment)

15/16"Open Ended Wrench

9/64" Long Shank Allen Key wrench

(For Main Shaft Adjustment (if required))

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Wireless Remote System

The SnowBear

Tailgate Spreader should only be operated when the vehicle is running. Failure to

follow this instruction could result in the premature failure of your vehicles battery.

When th

e vehicle has been turned on,

'ON' button on the supplied key fob must be pressed to turn spread

must be pressed to turn the spreader off.

pressed.

The spreader has been supplied with two remote key fobs, and one remote receiver, factory

spreader unit. Both supplied key fobs are already paired specifically to the receiver, so there is no need to

perform any pairing with the system. Care has been taken when packaging the spreader unit to keep the

specific remotes together

with the properly paired receiver.

Spreader 'ON' toggle

Indicator Light

Key Fob Ring Hasp

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Tailgate Spreader should only be operated when the vehicle is running. Failure to

follow this instruction could result in the premature failure of your vehicles battery.

e vehicle has been turned on,

the engine is running,

and the headlights turned on,

'ON' button on the supplied key fob must be pressed to turn spread

er unit on. The Red 'OFF' button

must be pressed to turn the spreader off.

The Indicator Light will flash each time one of the buttons is

The spreader has been supplied with two remote key fobs, and one remote receiver, factory

spreader unit. Both supplied key fobs are already paired specifically to the receiver, so there is no need to

perform any pairing with the system. Care has been taken when packaging the spreader unit to keep the

with the properly paired receiver.

Spreader 'OFF' toggle

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Wireless Remote System

Tailgate Spreader should only be operated when the vehicle is running. Failure to

and the headlights turned on,

the Green

er unit on. The Red 'OFF' button

The Indicator Light will flash each time one of the buttons is

The spreader has been supplied with two remote key fobs, and one remote receiver, factory

installed in the

spreader unit. Both supplied key fobs are already paired specifically to the receiver, so there is no need to

perform any pairing with the system. Care has been taken when packaging the spreader unit to keep the

Spreader 'OFF' toggle

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Spreader Installation

OVERVIEW:

The SnowBear

Tailgate Spreader uses a standard 2" trailer receiver on your vehicle, and standard 4-

pin trailer connector for the electrical harness. Each of these must be already installed on your vehicle

to use the spreader.

INSTALLATION:

The SnowBear

Tailgate Spreader comes factory pre-assembled, except for the 2" Receiver Assembly and

associated mounting hardware (all included).

To install the 2" Receiver Assembly to the Spreader Assembly, select the optimal height for your application.

The Spreader has several vertical mounting height positions that will move the Spreader assembly up or down

2.5" per position. This optimal height will vary with the height of the vehicle's hitch, and the desired

maximum/minimum material spread desired for the application. The higher the Spreader assembly, the

greater the material spread diameter.

Testing was performed at approximately 1 1/2' (18") from the ground to spinner plate of the Spreader. This

yielded an approximate 25-30' spread diameter.

VERTICAL HEIGHT

POSITIONS (2.5"/EA)

2" RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

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INSTALL 5/8-11x3.50” HEX BOLT

AND WASHER ON RECEIVER

ASSEMBLY SIDE. WASHER AND

NUT ON VERTICAL POST SIDE.

Once your desired height is determined, install the two 5/8

Assembly bracket side, and install washer and 5/8

movement of the spreader assembly on the receiver assembly.

The spreader is r

eady to install into your vehicle

Hold the

spreader assembly up to the 2” hitch receiver, and slide in. There are th

receiver assembly to allow for horizontal

2” from another. When the spreader assembly is slid into the hitch receiver, look to see when one of the

assembly

’s holes aligns with the hitch receiver, and install the supplied hitch pin. Insert fully, and install the

supplied r-clip

in the hitch pin hole to secure the assembly.

INSTALL SPREADER ASSEMBLY 2”

RECEIVER INTO VEHICLE'S 2”

HITCH RECEIVER. ALIGN ONE

HORIZONTAL DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

HOLE.

CLIP

HITCH PIN

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Once your desired height is determined, install the two 5/8

11x3.50” hex bolts and washers on the 2” Receiver

Assembly bracket side, and install washer and 5/8

-11 lock nut on vertical post side.

Tighten until there is no

movement of the spreader assembly on the receiver assembly.

eady to install into your vehicle

's hitch receiver.

spreader assembly up to the 2” hitch receiver, and slide in. There are th

ree holes in the spreader’s 2”

receiver assembly to allow for horizontal

depth adjustment in the vehicle’s

hitch receiver. Each hole is spaced

2” from another. When the spreader assembly is slid into the hitch receiver, look to see when one of the

’s holes aligns with the hitch receiver, and install the supplied hitch pin. Insert fully, and install the

in the hitch pin hole to secure the assembly.

INSTALL SPREADER ASSEMBLY 2”

ADJUSTMENT

ONCE DESIRED HOLE IS ALIGNED,

INSTALL SUPPLIED HITCH PIN AND

CLIP TO SECURE ASSEMBLY.

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11x3.50” hex bolts and washers on the 2” Receiver

Tighten until there is no

ree holes in the spreader’s 2”

hitch receiver. Each hole is spaced

2” from another. When the spreader assembly is slid into the hitch receiver, look to see when one of the

’s holes aligns with the hitch receiver, and install the supplied hitch pin. Insert fully, and install the

ONCE DESIRED HOLE IS ALIGNED,

INSTALL SUPPLIED HITCH PIN AND

CLIP TO SECURE ASSEMBLY.

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The 4-pin connector can now be plugged into the vehicle's 4-pin socket (if vehicle has a 7 or 9-pin connector,

then a suitable adaptor needs to be purchased). Spreader is now ready to operate.

OPERATION:

The SnowBear

Tailgate Spreader has two speeds (High/Low) that can be manually adjusted on the spreader

assembly to adjust the material spread diameter. The toggle switch is located above where the 4-pin plug

cord exits the spreader assembly, and indicated by a 'H' for High and 'L' for Low (see figure below).

At the High setting, the approximate maximum material dispersion is 25-30’ [7.6-9.2m]. At the Low setting, the

approximate material dispersion is 12-15' [3.7-4.6m]. Again, this spread diameter will vary on the mounting

height of the spreader assembly in relation to the ground.

The toggle can be switched when the spreader is on or off, but for safety, it is recommended that it only be

switched when the unit is off.

CAUTION: If the spreader is toggled while running, please be aware of the spinner assembly. It can

grab on to loose clothing and potentially cause injury.

The SnowBear

Tailgate Spreader is now ready to fill with material and be put to use.

HIGH (H) / LOW (L)

TOGGLE SWITCH

PIN PLUG CORD

4-PIN CONNECTOR

AND HARNESS

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