Boss Snowplow TGS 300 Series User manual

CV
FormNo.MSC11083RevC
Owner'sManual
TGS300,600,and1100TailgateSpreaders
PartNo.TGS11300—SerialNo.402100000andUp
PartNo.TGS06000—SerialNo.400000000andUp
PartNo.TGS11000—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*MSC11083*C

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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactBOSSdirectlyatwww.bossplow.com
forproductandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineBOSSparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedBOSS
DealerorBOSST echnicalService(1-800-286-4155)
andhavethemodelandserialnumbersofyour
productready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethe
numbersinthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Serialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
Preparation.........................................................3
Operation............................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
InstallingtheWireHarness.................................5
InstallingtheSlide-InAttachment........................5
MountingtheSpreaderwiththeSlide-In
Attachment......................................................6
InstallingtheRT3Attachment.............................7
MountingtheSpreaderwiththeRT3
Attachment......................................................7
InstallingtheSpreaderController........................9
ProductOverview...................................................10
Controls...........................................................10
Specications...................................................11
Operation.................................................................11
MountingtheSpreader......................................11
RemovingtheSpreader....................................12
MountingtheSpreader.....................................12
RemovingtheSpreader....................................13
LoadingtheSpreader.......................................14
OperatingtheSpreader....................................14
FreeingaClog..................................................15
UnloadingtheSpreader....................................15
AdjustingtheMaterialDeectors......................15
OperatingTips.................................................15
Troubleshooting......................................................16
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Safety
Improperlyusingandmaintainingtheequipment
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialfor
injury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafety-alert
symbol,whichmeans:Caution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
Preparation
•Ensurethatonlytrainedpersonnelinstalland
performmaintenanceontheequipment.
•Alwayswearappropriatepersonalprotective
equipmentwhenloading,unloading,andservicing
thespreader.Wearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwear,cold-weatherclothing,safetyglasses,
anddustprotection.
•Ensurethatyourrearviewmirrorisinagood
operatingposition.
•Manynewertrucksareequippedwithairbags.
Neverdisable,remove,orrelocateanysensorsor
othercomponentsrelatedtotheoperationofthe
airbags.
•TGS300spreadersmustonlybeusedwitha
minimumClassIIreceiverhitch.Donotexceed
thevehiclehitchrating.
•TheTGS300canholdamaximumweightof91
kg(200lb)ofsalt.Donotexceedthisweight.
•TGS600spreaderswithslide-inorRT3
attachmentsmustonlybeusedwithaminimum
ClassIIIreceiverhitch.Donotexceedthevehicle
hitchrating.
•TGS1100spreaderswiththeslide-inorRT3
attachmentsmustonlybeusedwithaminimum
ClassIVreceiverhitch.Donotexceedthevehicle
hitchrating.
•TheTGS600canholdamaximumweightof181
kg(400lb)ofsalt.Donotexceedthisweight.
•TheTGS1100canholdamaximumweightof363
kg(800lb)ofsalt.Donotexceedthisweight.
Operation
•ReadtheOwner’sManualbeforeoperatingor
servicingthespreader.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Forvehicle-mountedspreaders,alwaysfollow
themanufacturer’srecommendationsforproper
parkingprocedures.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhileoperatingamotor
vehicle.
•Donotexceed22.5km/h(14mph)while
spreading.
•Thisspreaderhasanoperatingsoundlevelbelow
70dBA.
•Neverputanypartofyourbodybetweenthe
spreaderandthevehicle.
•Overloadingthespreadercouldresultin
anaccidentordamage.Neverexceedthe
gross-vehicle-weightrating(GVWR)orthefront
orreargross-axle-weightratings(FGAWRor
RGAWR)forthevehicle.
•Thisspreaderisrestrictedtotheuseofsaltonly.
Donotrunothermaterialsthroughthespreader.
•Donotattempttomountorremovethespreader
withmaterialinit.
•Turnthespreaderoffbeforelling,mounting,
removing,servicing,orcleaningit.
•Neveroperatethespreaderwithin7.6m(25ft)
ofbystanders.
•Donotclimbintoorrideonthespreader.
•Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrom
movingpartsandmountingpoints.
•Mountthespreadertoavehiclebeforeloading
material.
•Installratchetstrapsandkeepthemproperly
tightenedwiththeslide-inandRT3attachments.
•Whentransportingthespreader,ensurethatitis
properlysecured.Instructionsareavailableat
www.bossplow.com.
•Theslide-inattachmentmustbefullyengagedand
pinnedintothe5cm(2inch)receiverhitchofthe
vehicle.
•TheupperandlowerpinsoftheRT3attachment
mustbefullyengagedandpinnedintothe5cm(2
inch)receiverhitchofthevehicle.
•Materialsafetydatasheets(MSDS)areavailable
atwww.bossplow.com.
•Usea1/2tonminimumliftingdevicetomove
heavyspreadercomponents.
•Donotstorematerialinthehopper.
3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaltgs06269b
TGS06269
1.Warning—readtheOwner’s
Manual.
4.Warning—turnthemachine
offbeforelling.
7.Warning—donotstandor
rideonthemachine.
10.Warning—turnthemachine
offanddisconnectthe
powerbeforeservicingthe
machine.
2.Warning—alloperators
shouldbetrainedbefore
operatingthemachine.
5.Warning—emptythe
hopperanddisconnectthe
powerbeforeinstallingor
removingthemachine.
8.Warning—themachine
mustbeinstalledbefore
lling.
3.Lossofcontrolhazard—do
notoverllthemachine.
6.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
9.Warning—donotstore
materialsinthemachine.
decaltgs05895b
TGS05895
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard;auger—keep
ngersandhandsclearof
theauger.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard;spinner—keep
ngersandhandsclearof
thespinner.
2.Crushinghazard—keep
ngersandhandsclearof
movingparts.
decaltgs06360
MSC06364
(non-replaceabledecal)
1.Power3.Blast
2.Vibrator4.Spinnerspeed
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Setup
Note:Eithertheslide-inorRT3attachmentis
requiredtoinstallthismachine.Contactyour
AuthorizedBOSSDealerformoreinformation.
InstallingtheWireHarness
DANGER
Vehicleenginescontainmovingpartsandcan
becomeextremelyhot,capableofcausing
severeburnsandseriousbodilyharm.
Shutofftheengineandallowitsufcienttime
tocooldownbeforeinstallingthiskit.
DANGER
Vehiclebatteriescancausedangerous
electricalshocksthatcouldleadtosevere
burnsordeath.
Disconnectyourbatterybeforeinstallingthis
kit.
1.Securethespreaderendofthevehiclewire
harness(Figure3)tothecenteroftherear
vehiclebumperwithacabletie.
2.Routethewireharnessalongthedriver-side
frame-railandintotheenginecompartment,and
secureitwithcableties.
Note:Keepthewireharnessawayfromany
hotormovingparts.
3.Insertthecontrollerconnectors,spade
connector,andgroundcablethroughtherewall
andintothevehiclecab,andsecurethemwith
cableties.
Note:Routethecontrollerconnectorstothe
locationthatyouwanttoinstallyourcontroller.
4.Connecttheblackringconnectorintheengine
compartmenttothenegative(-)batteryterminal
(Figure3).
5.Connecttheredringconnectorintheengine
compartmenttothepositive(+)batteryterminal
(Figure3).
6.Connectthespadeconnectortoanignition
switchpowersourceonthevehicle(Figure3).
7.Connectthegroundcabletothenegative(–)
batterypostorchassisground(Figure3).
8.Wraptheexcesswireandsecureitintheengine
compartmentwithcableties.
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Figure3
1.Controllerconnector4.Spadeconnector
2.Blackringconnector5.Groundcable
3.Redringconnector6.Spreaderconnector
InstallingtheSlide-In
Attachment
InstallingtheSlide-InAttachment
forTGS300
1.Mounttheslide-inattachmenttothespreader
using4bolts(1/2inch)andlocknuts(1/2inch)
andtorquetheboltsto76Nm(56ft-lb)asshown
inFigure4.
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Figure4
1.Spinnerguard3.Bolt(1/2inch)
2.Locknut(1/2inch)4.Slide-inattachment
2.Mountthespinnerguardtothespreaderusing
the2existingbolts(3/8inch)andlocknuts(3/8
inch)andtorquetheboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)
asshowninFigure4.
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InstallingtheSlide-InAttachment
forTGS600orTGS1100
1.Mounttheslide-inattachmenttothespreader
using4bolts(1/2inch)andlocknuts(1/2inch)
andtorquetheboltsto76Nm(56ft-lb)asshown
inFigure5.
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Figure5
1.Spinnerguard3.Bolt(1/2inch)
2.Locknut(1/2inch)4.Slide-inattachment
2.Mountthespinnerguardtothespreaderusing
the2existingbolts(3/8inch)andlocknuts(3/8
inch)andtorquetheboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)
asshowninFigure5.
MountingtheSpreaderwith
theSlide-InAttachment
1.AttachtheD-ringendoftheratchetstrapsto
theupperholesontheoutsideofthespreader
frameusingabolt(1/2inch),washer(1/2inch),
andlocknut(1/2inch)andtorquetheboltsto76
Nm(56ft-lb)asshowninFigure6.
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Figure6
1.Locknut(1/2inch)3.Washer(1/2inch)
2.Ratchetstrap4.Bolt(1/2inch)
2.Slidethehitchonthespreaderintothereceiver
hitchofyourvehicleandlineupthesecondhole
onthespreaderhitchwiththeholeinthehitch
ofyourvehicle(Figure7).
Note:Ifthespreadercontactsthebumperof
yourvehicle,slidethespreaderoutandalignthe
rstholeofthespreaderhitchinstead.
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
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Figure7
3.Securethespreaderhitchtothevehiclehitch
usingtheclevispinandcotterhairpin.
4.Attachthestabilizerarmstothespreaderframe
using8bolts(3/8inch)and8locknuts(3/8inch),
andtorquetheboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)as
showninFigure8.
Note:Attachthearmssothatthestabilizer
padscontactyourtruckbumper.
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Figure8
1.Locknut(3/8inch)3.Stabilizerarm
2.Bolt(3/8inch)4.Stabilizerpad
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5.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntilthey
aretightagainstyourtruckbumperandtighten
thejamnuttosecurethem(Figure8).
6.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthe
bumperandtailgateonyourvehicleandattach
themtoasolidpointonthetruckframerail.
Note:Youmayhavetodrillaholeinthetruck
framerailtoattachthem.
7.Plugthespreaderharnessintothevehiclewire
harnessatthebumper.
InstallingtheRT3
Attachment
1.MounttheRT3attachmenttothespreaderusing
4bolts(1/2inch)andlocknuts(1/2inch)and
torquetheboltsto76Nm(56ft-lb)asshown
inFigure9.
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Figure9
1.RT3attachment3.Locknut(1/2inch)
2.Bolt(1/2inch)4.Legassembly
2.Mountthelegassemblytothespreaderusing
the4existingbolts(3/8inch)andlocknuts(3/8
inch)andtorquetheboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)
asshowninFigure9.
MountingtheSpreaderwith
theRT3Attachment
1.AttachtheD-ringendoftheratchetstrapsto
theupperholesontheoutsideofthespreader
frameusingabolt(1/2inch),washer(1/2inch),
andlocknut(1/2inch)andtorquetheboltsto76
Nm(56ft-lb)asshowninFigure10.
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Figure10
1.Locknut(1/2inch)3.Washer(1/2inch)
2.Ratchetstrap4.Bolt(1/2inch)
2.SlidetheRT3hitchintothereceiverhitchof
yourvehicleandlineupthesecondholeonthe
spreaderhitchwiththeholeinthehitchofyour
vehicle(Figure11).
Note:Ifthespreadercontactsthebumperof
yourvehicle,slidethespreaderoutandalignthe
rstholeofthespreaderhitchinstead.
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Figure11
3.Securethespreaderhitchtothevehiclehitch
usingtheclevispinandcotterhairpin.
4.RotatethelockingleverontheRT3attachment
totheLOCKposition(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Lockinglever
5.Gripthespreaderrmlyandstepontheleg
assemblytorotateitbackuntilthebottompinof
theRT3attachmentclearsthehookontheRT3
hitch(Figure13).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
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Figure13
1.RT3hitchhook3.Stephere
2.Bottompin
6.Pushthespreaderforwardandlowerthebottom
pinoftheRT3attachmentontothehitchhook.
7.Tipthespreaderuprightuntilthetoppinofthe
RT3attachmentlocksintoplace.
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryorpropertydamageifit
fallsoffyourvehicle.
EnsurethatthetoppinoftheRT3
attachmentisfullylockedintoplaceand
thatthesafetylatchisdown.
8.Attachthestabilizerarmstothespreaderframe
using8bolts(3/8inch)and8locknuts(3/8inch)
andtorquetheboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)as
showninFigure8.
Note:Attachthearmssothatthestabilizer
padscontactyourtruckbumper.
9.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntilthey
aretightagainstyourtruckbumperandtighten
thejamnuttosecurethem(Figure8).
10.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthe
bumperandtailgateonyourvehicleandattach
themtoasolidpointonthetruckframerail.
Note:Youmayhavetodrillaholeinthetruck
framerailtoattachthem.
11.Stepontheleg-assemblywheelstopivotthem
andstowthemunderthelegassembly(Figure
14).
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Figure14
1.Leg-assemblywheels
12.Plugthespreaderharnessintothevehiclewire
harnessatthebumper.
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InstallingtheSpreader
Controller
Mountthecontrollerinthecabwhereitdoesnot
interferewithvehicleoperationorvisibility.
Important:Donotmountthecontrollerina
locationthatvehicleoccupantscouldcontactit
duringacrash.
1.Attachthemountingbrackettothevehicleusing
2sheet-metalscrews(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Thumbscrew3.Mountingbracket
2.Starwasher4.Sheet-metalscrew
2.Attachthecontrollertothemountingbracket
using4starwashersand2thumbscrews
(Figure15).
Note:Positionthecontrollerscreensothatitis
clearlyvisibletothedriver.
3.Connectthewireharnesscontrollerconnectors
tothecontroller(Figure16).
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Figure16
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ProductOverview
g315083
Figure17
1.Hoppercover4.Bagsplitter
2.Spinner5.Topscreen
3.Materialdeectorwithadjustmentpins
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyou
operatethespreader.
MaterialDeector
Thematerialdeectorcontrolsthespreadofmaterials;
youcanadjustthecontrolstoprovidedifferentspread
patterns;refertoAdjustingtheMaterialDeectors
(page15).
SpreaderController
Thespreadercontrollerletsyouoperateyourspreader
anddisplaysinformationaboutyourmachine.
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Figure18
1.PowerLED5.Speeddial
2.VibratorLED6.Blastbutton
3.BlastLED7.Vibratorbutton
4.Speeddisplay8.Powerbutton
•Powerbutton—turnsthespreadercontrollerand
spinnermotoronoroff.Ifthecontrollerisnot
active,pressingthebuttonturnsiton.Ifthe
controllerisactive,pressingthebuttonstarts
thespinnermotorandvibrator(ifequippedand
enabled).Ifthespinnermotorison,pressingthe
buttonturnsitoff.Holdingthebuttonfor3seconds
turnsoffthespinnermotorandcontroller.
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•Vibratorbutton—switchestheoptionalvibratoron
oroffwhenthespinnermotorison
•Blastbutton—momentarilysendsfullpowertothe
spinnermotoraslongasitispressed
•Speeddisplay—showsthespinnermotorspeed
•Speeddial—increasesthespinnermotorspeed
whenturnedclockwise,anddecreasesthespinner
motorspeedwhenturnedcounterclockwise
•PowerLED
–Solidred:lowvoltageindicator;checkthe
vehiclechargingsystemorbattery.
–Flashingred:thespreaderisjammedoris
disconnected.
–Green:thecontrollerisonorthespinnermotor
isturning.
–Amber:thespreaderisclearingajam.
•VibratorLED—indicatesthattheoptionalvibrator
isenabled.Itblinkswhiletheoptionalvibratoris
running.
•BlastLED—indicatesthattheBlastfunctionis
beingused
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
TGS300TGS600TGS1100
Hopper
height
53cm(21-7/8
inches)
65cm(25.75
inches)
86cm(34
inches)
Hopperwidth74cm(29
inches)
97cm(38
inches)
112cm(44
inches)
Hopperdepth38cm(15
inches)
53cm(21
inches)
61cm(24
inches)
Weight
(empty)
31kg(70lb)46kg(101lb)69kg(152lb)
Capacity0.08m3(3ft3)0.2m3(6ft3)0.3m3(11ft3)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
MountingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeSlide-In
Attachment
1.Ensurethatthespreadercontrollerisoff.
2.Slidethehitchofthespreaderintothereceiver
hitchofyourvehicleandlineupthesecondhole
onthespreaderhitchwiththeholeinthehitch
ofyourvehicle(Figure19).
Note:Ifthespreadercontactsthebumperof
yourvehicle,slidethespreaderoutandalignthe
rstholeofthespreaderhitchinstead.
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
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Figure19
3.Securethespreaderhitchtothevehiclehitch
usingtheclevispinandcotterhairpin.
4.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntilthey
aretightagainstyourtruckbumperandtighten
thejamnuttosecurethem.
5.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthe
bumperandtailgateonyourvehicleandattach
themtoasolidpointonthetruckframerail.
6.Removetheweathercapsfromboththevehicle
andspreaderwireharnesses,andplugthe
spreaderharnessintothevehiclewireharness.
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RemovingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeSlide-In
Attachment
1.Ensurethatthespreadercontrollerisoff.
2.Unplugthespreaderwireharnessfromthe
vehiclewireharnessandattachtheweather
capstoeachend.
3.Loosentheratchetstrapsandstabilizerarms.
4.Removethecotterhairpinandclevispinfrom
thevehiclehitch.
5.Slidethespreaderoutofthereceiverhitchof
yourvehicle(Figure20).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
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Figure20
6.Movethespreadertoyourstoragearea.
MountingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeRT3Attachment
1.Ensurethatthespreadercontrollerisoff.
2.RotatethelockingleverontheRT3attachment
totheLOCKposition(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.Lockinglever
3.Gripthespreaderrmlyandstepontheleg
assemblytorotateitbackuntilthebottompinof
theRT3attachmentclearsthehookontheRT3
hitch(Figure22).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
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Figure22
1.RT3hitchhook3.Stephere
2.Bottompin
4.Pushthespreaderforwardandlowerthebottom
pinoftheRT3attachmentontothehitchhook.
5.Tipthespreaderuprightuntilthetoppinofthe
RT3attachmentlocksintoplace.
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DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryorpropertydamageifit
fallsoffyourvehicle.
EnsurethatthetoppinoftheRT3
attachmentisfullylockedintoplaceand
thatthesafetylatchisdown.
6.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntilthey
aretightagainstyourtruckbumperandtighten
thejamnuttosecurethem.
7.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthe
bumperandtailgateonyourvehicleandattach
themtoasolidpointonthetruckframerail.
8.Stepontheleg-assemblywheelstopivotthem
andstowthemunderthelegassembly(Figure
23).
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Figure23
1.Leg-assemblywheels
9.Removetheweathercapsfromboththevehicle
andspreaderwireharnesses,andplugthe
spreaderharnessintothevehiclewireharness.
RemovingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeRT3Attachment
1.Ensurethatthespreadercontrollerisoff.
2.Unplugthespreaderwireharnessfromthe
vehiclewireharnessandattachtheweather
capstoeachend.
3.Pivottheleg-assemblywheelsfromunderthe
spreader(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Leg-assemblywheels
4.Loosentheratchetstrapsandstabilizerarms.
5.RotatethelockingleverontheRT3attachment
totheUNLOCKposition(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Lockinglever
6.Tiltthespreaderdowntoreleasethetoppinof
theRT3attachment(Figure26).
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g031020
Figure26
1.RT3hitchhook3.Stephere
2.Bottompin
7.Gripthespreaderrmlyandstepontheleg
assemblytorotateitbackuntilthebottompinof
theRT3attachmentclearsthehookontheRT3
hitch(Figure26).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
8.Pullthespreaderbackandlowerittotheground.
9.Movethespreadertoyourstoragearea.
LoadingtheSpreader
Important:Onlyusesaltinthespreader.Other
materialscouldcausedamagetothemachine.
1.Ensurethatthespreaderissecurelymountedto
yourvehicleandisnotoverslipperyoruneven
terrain.
2.Removethehoppercoverandensurethatthe
topscreenisinstalledandclosed.
3.Determinetheamountofmaterialthatyou
cansafelytransportinyourspreader;referto
Specications(page11).
4.Fillthehopperusingthefollowingmethods:
•Ifusingbaggedmaterials,placethebagon
thetopscreenbagsplitterandworkitback
andforthtosplitthebag.Continuetomove
andshakethebaguntilitisempty.
Note:Have2peopleliftbagsweighing
morethan18kg(40lb).
Note:Keepyourhandsandngersclearof
thebagsplitterwhenloadingmaterials.
•Ifusingdrybulkmaterials,loadthematerials
intothehopperthroughthetopscreento
breakupanylarge,impassablechunksthat
mayclogthespreader.
OperatingtheSpreader
DANGER
Hands,feet,andclothingcangetcaughtin
themovingpartsofthespreaderandcause
seriousbodilyinjuryandlossoflimbs.
Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrom
themovingspinnerandattachmentpoints.
CAUTION
Thespreaderthrowsmaterialatahighspeed
thatcouldcauseminorinjuriestobystanders.
Bystandersshouldstayaminimumof7.6m
(25ft)awayfromoperatingspreaders.
1.Startthevehicle.
2.PressthePowerbuttontoturnonthespreader
controller.
3.PressthePowerbuttonasecondtimeto
activatethespreader.
Note:Alwayscheckforbystandersbefore
startingthespreader.
4.Usethespeeddialtosetyourdesiredspinner
speed.
Note:Thespinnerspeeddetermineshow
quicklythematerialisspreadaswellashowfar
itisthrown.
5.Whilespreading,youcanpresstheBlastbutton
tomomentarilyincreasethespeedofthespinner
motor.
6.PressthePowerbuttonwhenyouarenished
spreadingtostopthespreader.
7.PressandholdthePowerbuttonfor3seconds
orturnoffyourvehicletoturnoffthespreader
controller.
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FreeingaClog
ThespreadercontrollerilluminatesAMBERLEDwhen
thespreaderisattemptingtoclearajam.
ThespreadercontrollerilluminatesFLASHINGREDLED
whenthespreaderisunabletoclearthejam.
Iftheclogisnotclearedautomatically,disconnectthe
spreaderwireharnessandmanuallyfreetheclog.
UnloadingtheSpreader
1.Positionthespreaderintheareawhereyou
wanttodepositthematerial.
2.Unloadthespreaderusingeitherofthemethods
below:
•Turnonthespreadercontrollerandrunthe
spreaderuntilthehopperisempty.
CAUTION
Thespreaderthrowsmaterialatahigh
speedthatcouldcauseminorinjuries
tobystanders.
Bystandersshouldstayaminimum
of7.6m(25ft)awayfromoperating
spreaders.
•Unplugthespreaderfromthevehiclewire
harness,andshoveloutthematerial.
AdjustingtheMaterial
Deectors
Youcanadjustthematerialdeectorsbyinserting
thedeectorpinsintothestaggeredholesnearthe
spinner(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Materialdeectorpins
Youcanadjustthespreadpatternbypositioningthe
deectorsasshowninFigure28.
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Figure28
DeectionSettings
1.Driversideopen3.Bothsidesopen
2.Passengersideopen
OperatingTips
•Knowtheareainwhichyouareworking;hidden
obstructionssuchascurbs,sidewalks,manhole
covers,andpipescandamageyourspreaderor
vehicle.
•Donotlettheicebuildup;alwaysstartassoon
aspossible.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhenspreading.
•Alwaysremembertospreadatasafespeed.
Spreadingfastercanbehardonyourvehicleas
itsloadisgreatlyincreased.
•Neverrideonorputbodypartsintothespreader
whileservicingoroperatingit.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thespadeconnectorisnotconnected
totheignitionswitchpowersource.
1.Connectthespadeconnectortothe
ignitionswitchpowersource.
2.Thetheignitionswitch,battery,or
groundconnectionsarecorroded.
2.Cleantheignitionswitch,battery,and
groundconnections.
3.Thevehiclesidecircuitfuse,40A
in–linefuse,or5Ain-linefuseinthe
vehiclesideharnessisbad.
3.Replacethefuses.
Thecontrollerhasnopower.
4.Thecontrollerisnotpluggedintothe
wireharness.
4.Pluginthecontroller.
1.Thespreaderandvehiclewire
harnessesarenotconnected.
1.Connectthewireharnesses.
2.Thecontrollerisnotpluggedintothe
wireharness.
2.Pluginthecontroller.
Thespinnermotordoesnotworkorthe
PowerLEDisred.
3.Thespinnermotorisnotconnectedto
thespreadersideharness.
3.Connectthewireharnesses.
ThePowerLEDisashingred.1.Thespreaderisjammed.1.RefertotheFreeingaClogsection.
1.Theconnectionbetweentheaugerand
spinnerandthemotorshaftisbad.
1.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Thespinnermotorworksbutthespinner
andaugerarenotturning.
2.Theconnectionbetweenthemotor
shaftandthemotorhubisbad.
2.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
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