Equipment Bulletins

In order to keep your equipment in top running shape, we will post any bulletins or notifications here for your review. If you have a question that isn't answered here, don't hesitate to contact us.

2006

• Selected 2006 SXPs Equipped With 14 Foot Heads - July 24, 2006
  To ensure proper retention of a bearing, a special hold down bracket has been developed
  - EZ Retainer Installation Instructions
• All 2006 SXPs Equipped With 14 Foot Heads - July 24, 2006
  To improve the accuracy of the vibrator speed control, the original controls have been upgraded
  - Flow Control Change Instructions
• All SXPs Built Before February 2006 - June 29, 2006
  Informational bulletin including information about a engine pre-filter
  - Letter Sent To Customers
  - Filter Cleaning Procedure
• SXP 14 Foot Heads Built Before March 21, 2006 - April 3, 2006
  Verify proper location of mounting hole on Auger Support Beam
  - Measurement Instructions
• PowerRake With Serial Numbers 40001 to 40082 - March 24, 2006
  Some customers have experienced premature failure of the hitch.  Replacement hitches are being sent to customers as a preventative measure
  - Letter Sent To Customers
  - Replacement Procedure

2005

• CopperHead XD Operational Tips - November 30, 2005
  To clarify the proper settings for the XD 2.0 vibrator adjustment feature, an updated operation section is sent to all owners
  - XD Operational Tips Bulletin
• CopperHead XDs With Serial Numbers 20426-20468 - November 16, 2005
  Some accumulators used in the vibrator "soft start" feature were not charged properly.  Replacement parts have been shipped to all customers.
• SXP Laser Screeds 30000-30114 - November 15, 2005
  More detailed instructions have been added to the maintenance section of customers manuals.  This manual section is being sent to all screeds
  - SXP Maintenance Manual
• CopperHead XDs With Serial Numbers 20426-20466 and 20468 - November 7, 2005
  An incorrect rubber isolator may have been installed on these units.  Replacement parts have been shipped to all customers to ensure optimum performance.
  - Read Procedure On Replacement
• PowerRakes With Serial Numbers 40001-40029, 40032, and 40033 - October 3, 2005
  These machines may have an improperly set speed on the steering valve will may reduce machine pulling power.
  - Read Procedure On Adjustment
• Possible Auger Shipment Mistakes - August 17, 2005
  Several shipping mistakes for S240/SXP-12.5 augers have been found in 2005.  All U.S. customers who have purchased an auger from Somero are asked to inspect their inventory for accuracy.
• SXP Laser Screeds Equipped With Catalytic Mufflers In Serial Number Range 30000-30092 - July 26, 2005
  The fan shroud needs to be replaced to prevent damage to the fan assembly
  - Read Letter Sent To Customers
• SXP Laser Screeds With Serial Numbers 30054 to 30094 - July 24, 2005
  An improvement to the 2005 SXP Boom Cord has been made.  Replacement cords were sent to all customers.
  - Read Letter Sent To Customers
• STS-132 Topping Spreaders - July 13, 2005
  An improvement to the maintenance section of the manual is being sent to all customers
  - Read Letter Sent To Customers
• SXP Laser Screeds With Serial Numbers 30000 to 30092 - July 13, 2005
  A minor error found on a machine decal.  Replacement decals were sent to customers
  - Read Letter Sent To Customers

2004

• SXP Laser Screeds With Serial Numbers 30000 to 30034 - September 8, 2004
  To ensure adequate strength, auger support beam reinforcement is required
  - Read Letter Sent To Customers
• S-160 and S-240 With System 1 Self-Level Controls - January 19, 2004
  Machines originally built before 1996 may be equipped with a self level control system that is no longer supported.
  - Read Letter Sent To Customers

2003

• CopperHead S-9210 Machines With Serial Numbers 10299 to 10345 - December 11, 2003
  Some machines may need a cartridge replaced to ensure proper long term performance.  Locate date code on manifold and replacement cartridge will be sent out.
  - Read Letter Sent To Customers
• 3-D Profiler Owners With Geodimeter 4000 Units - October 24, 2003
  To ensure proper operation, the engineering units on the Geodimeter 4000 need to be properly set.
  - Read Letter Sent To Customers
  - Owners Manual Pages
• 3-D Profiler Owners In United States - October 17, 2003
  The FCC is requiring licensing for all radios used as part of the 3D system.
  - Read Letter Sent To Customers
  - Read FCC Policy