Boss Snowplow TGS 800 User manual

FormNo.MSC11073RevB
Owner'sManual
TGS800TailgateSpreader
PartNo.TGS08000—SerialNo.400000000andUp
PartNo.TGS11072—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
Preparation.........................................................3
Operation............................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................7
InstallingtheWireHarness.................................7
InstallingtheSlide-InAttachment........................8
MountingtheSpreader.......................................8
InstallingtheRT3Attachment.............................9
MountingtheSpreader.......................................9
InstallingtheSpreaderController.......................11
ProductOverview...................................................12
Controls...........................................................12
Specications..................................................13
Operation................................................................14
MountingtheSpreader.....................................14
RemovingtheSpreader....................................14
MountingtheSpreader.....................................15
RemovingtheSpreader....................................15
LoadingtheSpreader.......................................16
OperatingtheSpreader....................................17
FreeingaClog..................................................17
UnloadingtheSpreader....................................17
AdjustingtheMaterialDeectors......................18
AdjustingtheRubberFlaps...............................18
AdjustingtheSpreaderVibration......................19
OperatingTips.................................................19
Maintenance...........................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
Lubrication..........................................................20
GreasingtheMachine.......................................20
Storage...................................................................20
Troubleshooting......................................................21
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.
•Manytrucksareequippedwithairbags.Never
disable,remove,orrelocateanysensorsorother
componentsrelatedtotheoperationoftheair
bags.
•TGS800spreaderswithslide-inorRT3
attachmentsmustonlybeusedwithaminimum
ClassIVreceiverhitch.Donotexceedthevehicle
hitchrating.
•TheTGS800canholdamaximumweightof362
kg(800lb)ofsalt.Donotexceedthisweight.
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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.
•Thisspreaderisrestrictedtotheuseofsand,salt,
orasand/saltmixonly.Donotrunothermaterials
throughthespreader.
•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.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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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.
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TGS05895
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard;auger—keep
ngersandhandsclearof
theauger.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard;spinner—keep
ngersandhandsclearof
thespinner.
2.Crushinghazard—keep
ngersandhandsclearof
movingparts.
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TGS15606
1.Lossofmachinehazard—theratchetstrapsmustbe
securedatalltimes.
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decalmsc14468
MSC14468
1.ReadtheOwner’s
Manualforinformation
onattachingthespreader.
4.ReadtheOwner’s
Manualforinformation
onremovingthespreader.
2.Couplerspringpinunlock5.Couplerspringpinlock
3.Couplerspringpinunlock
position
6.Couplerspringpinlock
position
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TGS05896
1.Important—readthe
Owner’sManual.
2.Thelockpinmustbefully
engagedbeforeusingthe
machine.
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MSC06370
(non-replaceabledecal)
1.Feederspeed4.Vibrator
2.Power5.Blast
3.Lights6.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.Securethespreaderconnectorsendofthe
vehiclewireharness(Figure3)tothecenterof
therearvehiclebumperwithacabletie.
2.Routethewireharnessalongthedriver-side
frame-railandintotheenginecompartment,and
secureitwithcableties.
Note:Keepthewireharnessawayfromany
hotormovingparts.
3.Insertthecontrollerconnectors,spade
connector,andgroundcablethroughtherewall
andintothevehiclecab,andsecurethemwith
cableties.
Note:Routetheconnectorstothelocationthat
youwanttoinstallyourcontroller.
4.Connecttheblackringconnectorintheengine
compartmenttothenegative(-)batteryterminal
(Figure3).
5.Connecttheredringconnectorintheengine
compartmenttothepositive(+)batteryterminal
(Figure3).
6.Connectthespadeconnectortoanignition
switchpowersourceonthevehicle(Figure3).
7.Connectthegroundcabletothenegative(–)
batterypostorchassisground(Figure3).
8.Wrapalloftheexcesswireandsecureitinthe
enginecompartmentwithcableties.
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Figure3
1.Controllerconnectors4.Spadeconnector
2.Blackringconnector5.Groundcable
3.Redringconnector6.Spreaderconnectors
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InstallingtheSlide-In
Attachment
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.
MountingtheSpreader
withtheSlide-InAttachment
1.AttachtheD-ringendoftheratchetstrapsto
theupperholesontheoutsideofthespreader
frameusingabolt(1/2inch),washer(1/2inch),
andlocknut(1/2inch)andtorquetheboltsto76
Nm(56ft-lb)asshowninFigure5.
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Figure5
1.Locknut(1/2inch)3.Washer(1/2inch)
2.Ratchetstrap4.Bolt(1/2inch)
2.Slidethehitchonthespreaderintothereceiver
hitchofyourvehicleandlineupthesecondhole
onthespreaderhitchwiththeholeinthehitch
ofyourvehicle(Figure6).
Note:Ifthespreadercontactsthebumperof
yourvehicle,slidethespreaderoutandalignthe
rstholeofthespreaderhitchinstead.
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
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Figure6
3.Securethespreaderhitchtothevehiclehitch
usingtheclevispinandcotterhairpin.
4.Attachthestabilizerarmstothespreaderframe
using8bolts(3/8inch)and8locknuts(3/8inch),
andtorquetheboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)as
showninFigure7.
Note:Attachthearmssothatthestabilizer
padscontactyourtruckbumper.
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Figure7
1.Locknut(3/8inch)3.Stabilizerarm
2.Bolt(3/8inch)4.Stabilizerpad
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5.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntilthey
aretightagainstyourtruckbumperandtighten
thejamnuttosecurethem(Figure7).
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
inFigure8.
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Figure8
1.RT3attachment3.Locknut(1/2inch)
2.Bolt(1/2inch)4.Legassembly
2.Mountthelegassemblytothespreaderusing
the4existingbolts(3/8inch)andlocknuts(3/8
inch)andtorquetheboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)
asshowninFigure8.
MountingtheSpreader
withtheRT3Attachment
1.AttachtheD-ringendoftheratchetstrapsto
theupperholesontheoutsideofthespreader
frameusingabolt(1/2inch),washer(1/2inch),
andlocknut(1/2inch)andtorquetheboltsto76
Nm(56ft-lb)asshowninFigure9.
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Figure9
1.Locknut(1/2inch)3.Washer(1/2inch)
2.Ratchetstrap4.Bolt(1/2inch)
2.SlidetheRT3hitchintothereceiverhitchof
yourvehicleandlineupthesecondholeonthe
spreaderhitchwiththeholeinthehitchofyour
vehicle(Figure10).
Note:Ifthespreadercontactsthebumperof
yourvehicle,slidethespreaderoutandalignthe
rstholeofthespreaderhitchinstead.
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Figure10
3.Securethespreaderhitchtothevehiclehitch
usingtheclevispinandcotterhairpin.
4.RotatethelockingleverontheRT3attachment
totheLOCKposition(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Lockinglever
5.Gripthespreaderrmlyandstepontheleg
assemblytorotateitbackuntilthebottompinof
theRT3attachmentclearsthehookontheRT3
hitch(Figure12).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
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Figure12
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
showninFigure7.
Note:Attachthearmssothatthestabilizer
padscontactyourtruckbumper.
9.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntilthey
aretightagainstyourtruckbumperandtighten
thejamnuttosecurethem(Figure7).
10.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthe
bumperandtailgateonyourvehicleandattach
themtoasolidpointonthetruckframerail.
Note:Youmayhavetodrillaholeinthetruck
framerailtoattachthem.
11.Stepontheleg-assemblywheelstopivotthem
andstowthemunderthelegassembly(Figure
13).
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Figure13
1.Leg-assemblywheels
12.Plugthespreaderharnessintothevehiclewire
harnessatthebumper.
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InstallingtheSpreader
Controller
Mountthecontrollerinthecabwhereitdoesnot
interferewithvehicleoperationorvisibility.
Important:Donotmountthecontrollerina
locationthatvehicleoccupantscouldcontactit
duringacrash.
1.Attachthemountingbrackettothevehicleusing
2sheet-metalscrews(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Thumbscrew3.Mountingbracket
2.Starwasher4.Sheet-metalscrew
2.Attachthecontrollertothemountingbracket
using4starwashersand2thumbscrews
(Figure14).
Note:Positionthecontrollerscreensothatitis
clearlyvisibletothedriver.
3.Connectthewireharnesscontrollerconnectors
tothecontroller(Figure15).
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Figure15
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ProductOverview
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Figure16
1.Liftpoints4.Spinnerspringpin
2.Bagsplitter5.Materialdeector
3.Hoppercover6.Spinner
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyou
operatethespreader.
SpreaderController
Thespreadercontrollerletsyouoperateyourspreader
anddisplaysinformationaboutyourmachine.
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Figure17
1.Feedspeeddial7.Spinnerspeeddisplay
2.Feedspeeddisplay8.Spinnerspeeddial
3.PowerLED9.Blastbutton
4.LightLED10.Vibratorbutton
5.VibratorLED11.Lightbutton
6.BlastLED12.Powerbutton
•Feedspeeddial—increasesthefeedermotor
speedwhenturnedclockwise,anddecreasesthe
feedermotorspeedwhenturnedcounterclockwise
•Feedspeeddisplay—showsthefeedermotor
speed
•PowerLED—whengreen,itindicatesthatthe
controllerisonorthemotorsarerunning.When
amber,itindicatesthatthespreaderisclearing
ajam.Whenashingred,itindicatesthatthe
spreaderisjammedorhasbeendisconnected.
Thespeeddisplayforthejammedmotorashes
toindicatewherethejamis.
•LightLED—indicatesthattheoptionalrearlights
areon
•VibratorLED—indicatesthattheoptionalvibrator
isenabled.Itblinkswhiletheoptionalvibratoris
running.
•BlastLED—indicatesthattheBlastfunctionis
beingused
•Spinnerspeeddisplay—showsthespinnermotor
speed
•Spinnerspeeddial—increasesthespinner
motorspeedwhenturnedclockwise,and
decreasesthespinnermotorspeedwhenturned
counterclockwise
•Powerbutton—turnsthespreadercontrollerand
motorsonoroff.Ifthecontrollerisnotactive,
pressingthebuttonturnsiton.Ifthecontrolleris
active,pressingthebuttonstartsthespinnerand
feedermotorsandthevibrator(ifenabled).Ifthe
spinnerandfeedermotorsareon,pressingthe
buttonturnsthemoff.Holdingthebuttonfor3
secondsturnsoffthemotorsandcontroller.
•Lightbutton—turnstheoptionalrearlightsonoroff
•Vibratorbutton—switchestheoptionalvibratoron
oroffwhenthefeedermotorison
•Blastbutton—momentarilysendsfullpowertothe
spinnerandfeedermotorsaslongasitispressed
MaterialDeector
Thematerialdeectorcontrolsthespreadofmaterials;
youcanadjustthecontrolstoprovidedifferentspread
patterns;refertoAdjustingtheMaterialDeectors
(page18).
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Hopperheight66cm(26inches)
Hopperwidth91cm(36inches)
Hopperdepth53cm(21inches)
Spreaderweight(empty)100kg(220lb)
Capacity0.3m3(11ft3)
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
MountingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeSlide-In
Attachment
1.Ensurethatthespreadercontrollerisoff.
2.Slidethehitchofthespreaderintothereceiver
hitchofyourvehicleandlineupthesecondhole
onthespreaderhitchwiththeholeinthehitch
ofyourvehicle(Figure18).
Note:Ifthespreadercontactsthebumperof
yourvehicle,slidethespreaderoutandalignthe
rstholeofthespreaderhitchinstead.
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
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Figure18
3.Securethespreaderhitchtothevehiclehitch
usingtheclevispinandcotterhairpin.
4.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntilthey
aretightagainstyourtruckbumperandtighten
thejamnuttosecurethem.
5.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthe
bumperandtailgateonyourvehicleandattach
themtoasolidpointonthetruckframerail.
6.Removetheweathercapsfromboththevehicle
andspreaderwireharnesses,andplugthe
spreaderharnessintothevehiclewireharness.
RemovingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeSlide-In
Attachment
1.Ensurethatthespreadercontrollerisoff.
2.Unplugthespreaderwireharnessfromthe
vehiclewireharnessandattachtheweather
capstoeachend.
3.Loosentheratchetstrapsandstabilizerarms.
4.Removethecotterhairpinandclevispinfrom
thevehiclehitch.
5.Slidethespreaderoutofthereceiverhitchof
yourvehicle(Figure19).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
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Figure19
6.Movethespreadertoyourstoragearea.
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MountingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeRT3Attachment
1.Ensurethatthespreadercontrollerisoff.
2.RotatethelockingleverontheRT3attachment
totheLOCKposition(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Lockinglever
3.Gripthespreaderrmlyandstepontheleg
assemblytorotateitbackuntilthebottompinof
theRT3attachmentclearsthehookontheRT3
hitch(Figure21).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
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Figure21
1.RT3hitchhook3.Stephere
2.Bottompin
4.Pushthespreaderforwardandlowerthebottom
pinoftheRT3attachmentontothehitchhook.
5.Tipthespreaderuprightuntilthetoppinofthe
RT3attachmentlocksintoplace.
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryorpropertydamageifit
fallsoffyourvehicle.
EnsurethatthetoppinoftheRT3
attachmentisfullylockedintoplaceand
thatthesafetylatchisdown.
6.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntilthey
aretightagainstyourtruckbumperandtighten
thejamnuttosecurethem.
7.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthe
bumperandtailgateonyourvehicleandattach
themtoasolidpointonthetruckframerail.
8.Stepontheleg-assemblywheelstopivotthem
andstowthemunderthelegassembly(Figure
22).
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Figure22
1.Leg-assemblywheels
9.Removetheweathercapsfromboththevehicle
andspreaderwireharnesses,andplugthe
spreaderharnessintothevehiclewireharness.
RemovingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeRT3Attachment
1.Ensurethatthespreadercontrollerisoff.
2.Unplugthespreaderwireharnessfromthe
vehiclewireharnessandattachtheweather
capstoeachend.
3.Pivottheleg-assemblywheelsfromunderthe
spreader(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Leg-assemblywheels
4.Loosentheratchetstrapsandstabilizerarms.
5.RotatethelockingleverontheRT3attachment
totheUNLOCKposition(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Lockinglever
6.Tiltthespreaderdowntoreleasethetoppinof
theRT3attachment(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.RT3hitchhook3.Stephere
2.Bottompin
7.Gripthespreaderrmlyandstepontheleg
assemblytorotateitbackuntilthebottompinof
theRT3attachmentclearsthehookontheRT3
hitch(Figure25).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidliftingthespreaderonslipperyor
unevensurfaces.
8.Pullthespreaderbackandlowerittotheground.
9.Movethespreadertoyourstoragearea.
LoadingtheSpreader
Important:Onlyusedrysand,salt,orasand/salt
mixtureinthespreader.Othermaterialscould
causedamagetothemachine.
1.Ensurethatthespreaderissecurelymountedto
yourvehicleandisnotoverslipperyoruneven
terrain.
2.Removethehoppercoverandensurethatthe
topscreenisinstalledandclosed.
3.Determinetheamountofmaterialthatyou
cansafelytransportinyourspreader;referto
Specications(page13).
4.Fillthehopperusingthefollowingmethods:
•Ifusingbaggedmaterials,placethebagon
thetopscreenbagsplitterandworkitback
andforthtosplitthebag.Continuetomove
andshakethebaguntilitisempty.
Note:Have2peopleliftbagsweighing
morethan18kg(40lb).
Note:Keepyourhandsandngersclearof
thebagsplitterwhenloadingmaterials.
•Ifusingdrybulkmaterials,loadthematerials
intothehopperthroughthetopscreento
breakupanylarge,impassablechunksthat
mayclogthespreader.
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OperatingtheSpreader
DANGER
Hands,feet,andclothingcangetcaughtin
themovingpartsofthespreaderandcause
seriousbodilyinjuryandlossoflimbs.
Tiebacklonghair,removejewelry,andkeep
yourhands,feet,andclothingawayfromthe
movingspinnerandattachmentpoints.
CAUTION
Thespreaderthrowsmaterialatahighspeed
thatcouldcauseminorinjuriestobystanders.
Bystandersshouldstayaminimumof7.6m
(25ft)awayfromoperatingspreaders.
1.Startthevehicle.
2.PressthePowerbuttontoturnonthespreader
controller.
3.PressthePowerbuttonasecondtimeto
activatethespreader.
Note:Alwayscheckforbystandersbefore
startingthespreader.
4.Usethedialstosetyourdesiredspinnerand
feederspeeds.
Note:Thespinnerspeeddetermineshow
quicklythematerialisspreadaswellashowfar
itisthrown.Thefeederspeeddetermineshow
muchmaterialisdistributed.
5.Whilespreading,youcanpresstheBlastbutton
tomomentarilyincreasethespeedofthespinner
andfeedermotors.
6.PressthePowerbuttonwhenyouarenished
spreadingtostopthespreader.
7.PressandholdthePowerbuttonfor3seconds
orturnoffyourvehicletoturnoffthespreader
controller.
FreeingaClog
TheredLEDonthespreadercontrollerilluminates
whendebrisgetswedgedinthespreaderandthe
controllerisoverloaded.Iftheclogisnotcleared
automatically,disconnectthespreaderwireharness
andmanuallyfreetheclog.
UnloadingtheSpreader
1.Positionthespreaderintheareawhereyou
wanttodepositthematerial.
2.EnsurethatthespreadercontrollerisintheOFF
position,andunplugthespreaderwireharness
fromthevehiclewireharness.
3.Pullthespinnerspringpinoutwardandlockit
intothekeeperslot(Figure26).
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Figure26
1.Keeperslot2.Spinnerspringpin
4.Swingthespinnerassemblyfreefromthe
spreader(Figure27).
Note:Donotmovethevehiclewhenthe
spinnerassemblyisswungout.
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Figure27
1.Spinnerassembly
5.Connectthespreaderwireharnesstothe
vehiclewireharness.
6.Turnonthespreadercontrollerandrunthe
spreaderuntilthehopperisempty.
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CAUTION
Thespreaderthrowsmaterialatahigh
speedthatcouldcauseminorinjuriesto
bystanders.
Bystandersshouldstayaminimumof7.6
m(25ft)awayfromoperatingspreaders.
7.Oncethehopperisempty,turnoffthespreader
controller.
8.Swingthespinnerassemblybackintoplaceand
releasethespinnerspringpin.
AdjustingtheMaterial
Deectors
Youcanadjustthematerialdeectorsbyinserting
thedeectorpinsintothestaggeredholesnearthe
spinner(Figure28).
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Figure28
1.Materialdeectorpins
Youcanadjustthespreadpatternbypositioningthe
deectorsasshowninFigure29.
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Figure29
DeectionSettings
1.Driversideopen3.Bothsidesopen
2.Passengersideopen
AdjustingtheRubberFlaps
Therubberapsonthespreaderweardownover
timeandmustbeadjusted.
1.EnsurethatthespreadercontrollerisintheOFF
position,andunplugthespreaderwireharness
fromthevehiclewireharness.
2.Removethehoppercoverandtopscreen.
3.Loosentheboltssecuringtherubberapsand
slidethemdownuntilatleast32mm(1-1/4
inches)oftheapsticksoutpastthemetalplate
(Figure30).
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Figure30
1.Rubberaps
4.Tightentheloosenedbolts.
5.Installthepreviouslyremovedtopscreenand
hoppercover.
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AdjustingtheSpreader
Vibration
1.EnsurethatthespreadercontrollerisintheOFF
position,andunplugthespreaderwireharness
fromthevehiclewireharness.
2.Removethehoppercoverandtopscreen.
3.Loosenthevibrationtraybolts,andmovethe
platetothedesiredposition(Figure31).
Note:Movingtheplatedownincreasesthe
vibrationofthespreader.Movingtheplateup
decreasesthevibrationofthespreader.
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Figure31
1.Plate
4.Tightentheloosenedbolts.
5.Installthepreviouslyremovedtopscreenand
hoppercover.
OperatingTips
•Knowtheareainwhichyouareworking;hidden
obstructionssuchascurbs,sidewalks,manhole
covers,andpipescandamageyourspreaderor
vehicle.
•Donotlettheicebuildup;alwaysstartassoon
aspossible.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhenspreading.
•Alwaysremembertospreadatasafespeed.
Spreadingfastercanbehardonyourvehicleas
itsloadisgreatlyincreased.
•Neverrideonorputbodypartsintothespreader
whileservicingoroperatingit.
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Maintenance
WARNING
Failuretoproperlymaintainthemachinecouldresultinprematurefailureofmachinesystems
causingpossibleharmtoyouorbystanders.
Keepthemachinewellmaintainedandingoodworkingorderasindicatedintheseinstructions.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily•Checktheratchetstrapsandtightenasnecessary.
Every20hours
•Cleanthechuteofanybuildup.
•Greasethebearings.
•Tightenthehardware.
Beforestorage•Unloadthespreader.
•Cleanandgreaseallofthebearings.
Lubrication
GreasingtheMachine
Every20hours—Greasethebearings.
GreaseallofthebearingswithaNo.2lithiumgrease.
Storage
1.Unloadthespreader;refertoUnloadingthe
Spreader(page17).
2.Removethespreaderfromthevehicleusingthe
lifthandles;refertoProductOverview(page12).
3.Washandrinsetheentiremachine.
4.Cleanandgreaseallthebearings.
5.Cleanallexposedconnectorsandapply
dielectricgreasetothem.
6.Removethecontrollerfromtheutilityvehicle
andstoreitinaclean,dryplace.
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