Boss Snowplow TGS 800 User manual

P.O. Box 787
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
United States
FormNo.TGS06487RevA
Owner'sManual
TGS800TailgateSpreader
PartNo.TGS08000
Registeratwww.bossplow.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*TGS06487*A

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fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
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Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
PatentsPending.
Introduction
Thistailgatespreaderisdesignedtospreadsaltonicyor
snowysurfaces.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactBOSSdirectlyatwww.bossplow.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,or
toregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineBOSSparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
orBOSSCustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserial
numbersofyourproductready.Figure1identiesthe
locationofthemodelandserialnumbersontheproduct.
Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Serialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................3
Preparation.............................................................3
Operation...............................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................6
InstallingtheWireHarness.......................................6
InstallingtheSlide-InAttachment..............................6
MountingtheSpreaderwiththeSlide-In
Attachment.........................................................6
InstallingtheRT3Attachment..................................7
MountingtheSpreaderwiththeRT3
Attachment.........................................................8
InstallingtheSpreaderController..............................9
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Controls...............................................................10
Specications........................................................10
Operation....................................................................11
RemovingtheSpreader...........................................11
MountingtheSpreader............................................11
RemovingtheSpreader...........................................12
MountingtheSpreader............................................12
LoadingtheSpreader..............................................13
OperatingtheSpreader...........................................14
FreeingaClog........................................................14
UnloadingtheSpreader...........................................14
AdjustingtheMaterialDeectors.............................15
AdjustingtheRubberFlaps......................................15
AdjustingtheSpreaderVibration..............................16
OperatingTips......................................................16
Troubleshooting...........................................................17
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Safety
Improperlyusingandmaintainingtheequipmentcan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
means: Caution , W ar ning ,or Danger —personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Preparation
•Ensurethatonlytrainedpersonnelinstallandperform
maintenanceontheequipment.
•Alwayswearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
whenloading,unloading,andservicingthespreader.
Wearsubstantial,slip-resistantfootwear,cold-weather
clothing,safetyglasses,anddustprotection.
•Ensurethatyourrearviewmirrorisinagoodoperating
position.
•Manytrucksareequippedwithairbags.Neverdisable,
remove,orrelocateanysensorsorothercomponents
relatedtotheoperationoftheairbags.
•TGS800spreaderswithslide-inorRT3attachmentsmust
onlybeusedwithaminimumClassIVreceiverhitch.Do
notexceedthevehiclehitchrating.
•TheTGS800canholdamaximumweightof362kg(800
lb)ofsalt.Donotexceedthisweight.
Operation
•ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeoperatingorservicing
thespreader.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Forvehicle-mountedspreaders,alwaysfollowthe
manufacturer’srecommendationsforproperparking
procedures.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhileoperatingamotorvehicle.
•Donotexceed22.5km/h(14mph)whilespreading.
•Thisspreaderhasanoperatingsoundlevelbelow70dBA.
•Neverputanypartofyourbodybetweenthespreader
andthevehicle.
•Overloadingthespreadercouldresultinanaccidentor
damage.Neverexceedthegross-vehicle-weightratingor
thefrontorreargross-axle-weightratingsforthevehicle.
•Thisspreaderisrestrictedtotheuseofsand,salt,ora
sand/saltmixonly.Donotrunothermaterialsthrough
thespreader.
•Donotattempttomountorremovethespreaderwith
materialinit.
•Turnthespreaderoffbeforelling,mounting,removing,
servicing,orcleaningit.
•Neveroperatethespreaderwithin7.6m(25ft)of
bystanders.
•Donotclimbintoorrideonthespreader.
•Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrommoving
partsandmountingpoints.
•Mountthespreadertoavehiclebeforeloadingmaterial.
•Installratchetstrapsandkeepthemproperlytightened
withtheslide-inandRT3Attachments.
•Whentransportingthespreader,ensurethatitisproperly
secured.Instructionsareavailableatwww .bossplow .com.
•Theslide-inattachmentmustbefullyengagedandpinned
intothevehicle’s5cm(2inch)receiverhitch.
•TheupperandlowerpinsoftheRT3attachmentmust
befullyengagedandpinnedintothevehicle’s5cm(2
inch)receiverhitch.
•Materialsafetydatasheets(MSDS)areavailableat
www.bossplow.com.
•Usea1/2tonminimumliftingdevicetomoveheavy
spreadercomponents.
•Donotstorematerialinthehopper.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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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
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
9.Warning—donotstore
materialsinthemachine.
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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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1.Lossofmachinehazard—theratchetstrapsmustbe
securedatalltimes.
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1.ReadtheOwner’s
Manualforinformation
onattachingthespreader.
4.ReadtheOwner’s
Manualforinformation
onremovingthespreader.
2.Couplerspringpinunlock5.Couplerspringpinlock
3.Couplerspringpinunlock
position
6.Couplerspringpinlock
position
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1.Important—readthe
Owner’sManual.
2.Thelockpinmustbefully
engagedbeforeusingthe
machine.
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Setup
Note:Eithertheslide-inorRT3attachmentisrequiredto
installthismachine.ContactyourAuthorizedBOSSDealer
formoreinformation.
InstallingtheWireHarness
DANGER
Vehicleenginescontainmovingpartsandcan
becomeextremelyhot,capableofcausingsevere
burnsandseriousbodilyharm.
Shutofftheengineandallowitsufcienttimeto
cooldownbeforeinstallingthiskit.
DANGER
Vehiclebatteriescancausedangerouselectrical
shocksthatcouldleadtosevereburnsordeath.
Disconnectyourbatterybeforeinstallingthiskit.
1.Securethespreaderendofthevehiclewireharness
(Figure3)tothecenteroftherearvehiclebumperwith
acabletie.
2.Routethewireharnessalongthedriver-sideframe-rail
andintotheenginecompartment,andsecureitwith
cableties.
Note:Keepthewireharnessawayfromanyhotor
movingparts.
3.Insertthecontrollerconnectorsthroughtherewall
andintothevehiclecab,andsecurethemwithcable
ties.
Note:Routetheconnectorstothelocationthatyou
wanttoinstallyourcontroller.
4.Connecttheblackringconnectortothenegative(-)
batteryterminal(Figure3).
5.Connecttheredringconnectortothepositive(+)
batteryterminal(Figure3).
6.Wrapalloftheexcesswireandsecureitintheengine
compartmentwithcableties.
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Figure3
1.Redringconnector3.Controllerconnector
2.Blackringconnector4.Spreaderconnector
InstallingtheSlide-In
Attachment
1.Mounttheslide-inattachmenttothespreaderusing4
bolts(1/2inch)andlocknuts(1/2inch)andtorquethe
boltsto76Nm(56ft-lb)asshowninFigure4.
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Figure4
1.Spinnerguard3.Bolt(1/2inch)
2.Locknut(1/2inch)4.Slide-inattachment
2.Mountthespinnerguardtothespreaderusingthe2
existingbolts(3/8inch)andlocknuts(3/8inch)and
torquetheboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)asshownin
Figure4.
MountingtheSpreaderwith
theSlide-InAttachment
1.AttachtheD-ringendoftheratchetstrapstotheupper
holesontheoutsideofthespreaderframeusingabolt
(1/2inch),washer(1/2inch),andlocknut(1/2inch)
andtorquetheboltsto76Nm(56ft-lb)asshownin
Figure5.
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Figure5
1.Locknut(1/2inch)3.Washer(1/2inch)
2.Ratchetstrap4.Bolt(1/2inch)
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2.Slidethehitchonthespreaderintothereceiverhitch
ofyourvehicleandlineupthesecondholeonthe
spreaderhitchwiththeholeinthehitchofyourvehicle
(Figure6).
Note:Ifthespreadercontactsthebumperofyour
vehicle,slidethespreaderoutandaligntherstholeof
thespreaderhitchinstead.
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcauseserious
injuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,andavoid
liftingthespreaderonslipperyoruneven
surfaces.
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Figure6
3.Securethespreaderhitchtothevehiclehitchusingthe
clevispinandcotterhairpin.
4.Attachthestabilizerarmstothespreaderframeusing8
bolts(3/8inch)and8locknuts(3/8inch),andtorque
theboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)asshowninFigure7.
Note:Attachthearmssothatthestabilizerpads
contactyourtruckbed.
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2
3
4
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Figure7
1.Locknut(3/8inch)3.Stabilizerarm
2.Bolt(3/8inch)4.Stabilizerpad
5.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntiltheyare
tightagainstyourtruckbedandtightenthejamnut
tosecurethem(Figure7).
6.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthebumper
andtailgateonyourvehicleandattachthemtoasolid
pointonthetruckframerail.
Note:Youmayhavetodrillaholeinthetruckframe
railtoattachthem.
7.Plugthespreaderharnessintothevehiclewireharness
atthebumper.
InstallingtheRT3Attachment
1.MounttheRT3attachmenttothespreaderusing4
bolts(1/2inch)andlocknuts(1/2inch)andtorquethe
boltsto76Nm(56ft-lb)asshowninFigure8.
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3
4
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Figure8
1.RT3attachment3.Locknut(1/2inch)
2.Bolt(1/2inch)4.Legassembly
2.Mountthelegassemblytothespreaderusingthe4
existingbolts(3/8inch)andlocknuts(3/8inch)and
torquetheboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)asshownin
Figure8.
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MountingtheSpreaderwith
theRT3Attachment
1.AttachtheD-ringendoftheratchetstrapstotheupper
holesontheoutsideofthespreaderframeusingabolt
(1/2inch),washer(1/2inch),andlocknut(1/2inch)
andtorquetheboltsto76Nm(56ft-lb)asshownin
Figure9.
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Figure9
1.Locknut(1/2inch)3.Washer(1/2inch)
2.Ratchetstrap4.Bolt(1/2inch)
2.SlidetheRT3hitchintothereceiverhitchofyour
vehicleandlineupthesecondholeonthespreader
hitchwiththeholeinthehitchofyourvehicle(Figure
10).
Note:Ifthespreadercontactsthebumperofyour
vehicle,slidethespreaderoutandaligntherstholeof
thespreaderhitchinstead.
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Figure10
3.Securethespreaderhitchtothevehiclehitchusingthe
clevispinandcotterhairpin.
4.RotatethelockingleverontheRT3attachmenttothe
LOCKposition(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Lockinglever
5.Gripthespreaderrmlyandsteponthelegassembly
torotateitbackuntilthebottompinoftheRT3
attachmentclearsthehookontheRT3hitch(Figure
12).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcauseserious
injuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,andavoid
liftingthespreaderonslipperyoruneven
surfaces.
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Figure12
1.RT3hitchhook3.Stephere
2.Bottompin
6.Pushthespreaderforwardandlowerthebottompinof
theRT3attachmentontothehitchhook.
7.TipthespreaderuprightuntilthetoppinoftheRT3
attachmentlocksintoplace.
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DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcauseserious
injuryorpropertydamageifitfallsoffyour
vehicle.
EnsurethatthetoppinoftheRT3attachment
isfullylockedintoplaceandthatthesafety
latchisdown.
8.Attachthestabilizerarmstothespreaderframeusing8
bolts(3/8inch)and8locknuts(3/8inch)andtorque
theboltsto27Nm(19.7ft-lb)asshowninFigure7.
Note:Attachthearmssothatthestabilizerpads
contactyourtruckbed.
9.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntiltheyare
tightagainstyourtruckbedandtightenthejamnut
tosecurethem(Figure7).
10.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthebumper
andtailgateonyourvehicleandattachthemtoasolid
pointonthetruckframerail.
Note:Youmayhavetodrillaholeinthetruckframe
railtoattachthem.
11.Stepontheleg-assemblywheelstopivotthemand
stowthemunderthelegassembly(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Leg-assemblywheels
12.Plugthespreaderharnessintothevehiclewireharness
atthebumper.
InstallingtheSpreader
Controller
Mountthecontrollerinthecabwhereitdoesnotinterfere
withvehicleoperationorvisibility.
Important:Donotmountthecontrollerinalocation
thatvehicleoccupantscouldcontactitduringacrash.
1.Removethemountingbracketfromthecontroller
(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Mountingbracketbolt3.Sheet-metalscrew
2.Mountingbracket
2.Attachthemountingbrackettothevehicleusing2
sheet-metalscrews(Figure14).
3.Attachthecontrollertothemountingbracketwiththe
previouslyremovedbolts.
Note:Positionthecontrollerscreensothatitisclearly
visibletothedriver.
4.Connectthewireharnesscontrollerconnectortothe
controller.
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ProductOverview
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Figure15
1.Liftpoints4.Spinnerspringpin
2.Bagsplitter5.Materialdeector
3.Hoppercover6.Spinner
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyouoperatethe
spreader.
MaterialDeector
Thematerialdeectorcontrolsthespreadofmaterials;you
canadjustthecontrolstoprovidedifferentspreadpatterns;
refertoAdjustingtheMaterialDeectors(page15).
SpreaderController
Thespreadercontrollerletsyouoperateyourspreaderand
displaysinformationaboutyourmachine.
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Figure16
1.Blastbutton4.On/Offbutton
2.Paddlespeeddial5.YellowLED
3.Spinnerspeeddial6.RedLED
•On/Offswitch—turnsthecontrolleronoroff
•Blastswitch—momentarilysendsfullpowertothe
spinnermotorandpaddleaslongasitispressed.
•Paddlespeeddial—increasesthepaddlemotorspeed
whenturnedclockwise,anddecreasesthepaddlemotor
speedwhenturnedcounterclockwise.
•SpinnerSpeeddial—increasesthespinnermotorspeed
whenturnedclockwise,anddecreasesthespinnermotor
speedwhenturnedcounterclockwise.
•YellowLED—indicatesthattheBlastswitchisactive
•RedLED—indicatesthatthespreaderiscloggedandthe
controllerisshutdown
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.
RemovingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeSlide-InAttachment
1.EnsurethatthespreadercontrollerisintheOFF
position.
2.Unplugthespreaderwireharnessfromthevehiclewire
harnessandattachtheweathercapstoeachend.
3.Loosentheratchetstrapsandstabilizerarms.
4.Removethecotterhairpinandclevispinfromthe
vehiclehitch.
5.Slidethespreaderoutofthereceiverhitchofyour
vehicle(Figure17).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcauseserious
injuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,andavoid
liftingthespreaderonslipperyoruneven
surfaces.
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Figure17
6.Movethespreadertoyourstoragearea.
MountingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeSlide-InAttachment
1.EnsurethatthespreadercontrollerisintheOFF
position.
2.Slidethehitchofthespreaderintothereceiverhitch
ofyourvehicleandlineupthesecondholeonthe
spreaderhitchwiththeholeinthehitchofyourvehicle
(Figure18).
Note:Ifthespreadercontactsthebumperofyour
vehicle,slidethespreaderoutandaligntherstholeof
thespreaderhitchinstead.
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcauseserious
injuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,andavoid
liftingthespreaderonslipperyoruneven
surfaces.
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Figure18
3.Securethespreaderhitchtothevehiclehitchusingthe
clevispinandcotterhairpin.
4.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntiltheyare
tightagainstyourtruckbedandtightenthejamnut
tosecurethem.
5.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthebumper
andtailgateonyourvehicleandattachthemtoasolid
pointonthetruckframerail.
6.Removetheweathercapsfromboththevehicleand
spreaderwireharnesses,andplugthespreaderharness
intothevehiclewireharness.
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RemovingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeRT3Attachment
1.EnsurethatthespreadercontrollerisintheOFF
position.
2.Unplugthespreaderwireharnessfromthevehiclewire
harnessandattachtheweathercapstoeachend.
3.Pivottheleg-assemblywheelsfromunderthespreader
(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Leg-assemblywheels
4.Loosentheratchetstrapsandstabilizerarms.
5.RotatethelockingleverontheRT3attachmenttothe
UNLOCKposition(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Lockinglever
6.Tiltthespreaderdowntoreleasethetoppinofthe
RT3attachment(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.RT3hitchhook3.Stephere
2.Bottompin
7.Gripthespreaderrmlyandsteponthelegassembly
torotateitbackuntilthebottompinoftheRT3
attachmentclearsthehookontheRT3hitch(Figure
21).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcauseserious
injuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,andavoid
liftingthespreaderonslipperyoruneven
surfaces.
8.Pullthespreaderbackandlowerittotheground.
9.Movethespreadertoyourstoragearea.
MountingtheSpreader
EquippedwiththeRT3Attachment
1.EnsurethatthespreadercontrollerisintheOFF
position.
2.RotatethelockingleverontheRT3attachmenttothe
LOCKposition(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Lockinglever
3.Gripthespreaderrmlyandsteponthelegassembly
torotateitbackuntilthebottompinoftheRT3
attachmentclearsthehookontheRT3hitch(Figure
23).
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcauseserious
injuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,andavoid
liftingthespreaderonslipperyoruneven
surfaces.
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Figure23
1.RT3hitchhook3.Stephere
2.Bottompin
4.Pushthespreaderforwardandlowerthebottompinof
theRT3attachmentontothehitchhook.
5.TipthespreaderuprightuntilthetoppinoftheRT3
attachmentlocksintoplace.
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcauseserious
injuryorpropertydamageifitfallsoffyour
vehicle.
EnsurethatthetoppinoftheRT3attachment
isfullylockedintoplaceandthatthesafety
latchisdown.
6.Rotatethepadsonthestabilizerarmsuntiltheyare
tightagainstyourtruckbedandtightenthejamnut
tosecurethem.
7.Slidetheendsoftheratchetstrapsbetweenthebumper
andtailgateonyourvehicleandattachthemtoasolid
pointonthetruckframerail.
8.Stepontheleg-assemblywheelstopivotthemand
stowthemunderthelegassembly(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Leg-assemblywheels
9.Removetheweathercapsfromboththevehicleand
spreaderwireharnesses,andplugthespreaderharness
intothevehiclewireharness.
LoadingtheSpreader
Important:Onlyusedrysand,salt,orasand/salt
mixtureinthespreader.Othermaterialscouldcause
damagetothemachine.
1.Ensurethatthespreaderissecurelymountedtoyour
vehicleandisnotoverslipperyoruneventerrain.
2.Removethehoppercoverandensurethatthetop
screenisinstalledandclosed.
3.Determinetheamountofmaterialthatyoucansafely
transportinyourspreader;refertoSpecications(page
10).
4.Fillthehopperusingthefollowingmethods:
•Ifusingbaggedmaterials,placethebagonthetop
screenbagsplitterandworkitbackandforthto
splitthebag.Continuetomoveandshakethebag
untilitisempty.
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Note:Have2peopleliftbagsweighingmorethan
18kg(40lb).
Note:Keepyourhandsandngersclearofthe
bagsplitterwhenloadingmaterials.
•Ifusingdrybulkmaterials,loadthematerialsinto
thehopperthroughthetopscreentobreakup
anylarge,impassablechunksthatmayclogthe
spreader.
OperatingtheSpreader
DANGER
Hands,feet,andclothingcangetcaughtinthe
movingpartsofthespreaderandcauseserious
bodilyinjuryandlossoflimbs.
Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfromthe
movingspinnerandattachmentpoints.
CAUTION
Thespreaderthrowsmaterialatahighspeedthat
couldcauseminorinjuriestobystanders.
Bystandersshouldstayaminimumof7.6m(25ft)
awayfromoperatingspreaders.
1.FliptheOn/OffswitchtotheONposition.
Note:Alwayscheckforbystandersbeforestartingthe
spreader.
2.Usethespeeddialstosetyourdesiredspinnerand
paddlespeeds.
Note:Thepaddlespeeddetermineshowquicklythe
materialispulledfromthehopper.Thespinnerspeed
determineshowfarthematerialisthrown.
3.Whilespreading,youcanpresstheBlastswitchto
momentarilyincreasethespeedofthepaddleand
spinnermotor.
4.FliptheOn/OffswitchtotheOFFpositionwhenyou
arenishedspreadingtostopthespreader.
FreeingaClog
TheredLEDonthespreadercontrollerwillilluminatewhen
debrisgetswedgedinthespreaderandthecontrolleris
overloaded.
1.IftheredLEDilluminates,quicklypulsetheBLAST
button.
2.Iftheclogisnotclearedautomatically,disconnectthe
spreaderwireharnessandmanuallyfreetheclog.
UnloadingtheSpreader
1.Positionthespreaderintheareawhereyouwantto
depositthematerial.
2.EnsurethatthespreadercontrollerisintheOFF
position,andunplugthespreaderwireharnessfrom
thevehiclewireharness.
3.Pullthespinnerspringpinoutwardandlockitinto
thekeeperslot(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Keeperslot2.Spinnerspringpin
4.Swingthespinnerassemblyfreefromthespreader
(Figure26).
Note:Donotmovethevehiclewhenthespinner
assemblyisswungout.
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Figure26
1.Spinnerassembly
5.Connectthespreaderwireharnesstothevehiclewire
harness.
6.Turnonthespreadercontrollerandrunthespreader
untilthehopperisempty.
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CAUTION
Thespreaderthrowsmaterialatahighspeed
thatcouldcauseminorinjuriestobystanders.
Bystandersshouldstayaminimumof7.6m
(25ft)awayfromoperatingspreaders.
7.Oncethehopperisempty,turnoffthespreader
controller.
8.Swingthespinnerassemblybackintoplaceandrelease
thespinnerspringpin.
AdjustingtheMaterial
Deectors
Youcanadjustthematerialdeectorsbyinsertingthe
deectorpinsintothestaggeredholesnearthespinner
(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Materialdeectorpins
Youcanadjustthespreadpatternbypositioningthe
deectorsasshowninFigure28.
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Figure28
DeectionSettings
1.Driversideopen3.Bothsidesopen
2.Passengersideopen
AdjustingtheRubberFlaps
Therubberapsonthespreaderweardownovertimeand
mustbeadjusted.
1.EnsurethatthespreadercontrollerisintheOFF
position,andunplugthespreaderwireharnessfrom
thevehiclewireharness.
2.Removethehoppercoverandtopscreen.
3.Loosentheboltssecuringtherubberapsandslide
themdownuntilatleast32mm(1-1/4inches)ofthe
apsticksoutpastthemetalplate(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Rubberaps
4.Tightentheloosenedbolts.
5.Installthepreviouslyremovedtopscreenandhopper
cover.
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AdjustingtheSpreader
Vibration
1.EnsurethatthespreadercontrollerisintheOFF
position,andunplugthespreaderwireharnessfrom
thevehiclewireharness.
2.Removethehoppercoverandtopscreen.
3.Loosenthevibrationtraybolts,andmovetheplateto
thedesiredposition(Figure30).
Note:Movingtheplatedownincreasesthevibration
ofthespreader.Movingtheplateupdecreasesthe
vibrationofthespreader.
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Figure30
1.Plate
4.Tightentheloosenedbolts.
5.Installthepreviouslyremovedtopscreenandhopper
cover.
OperatingTips
•Knowtheareainwhichyouareworking;hidden
obstructionssuchascurbs,sidewalks,andpipes,can
damageyourspreaderorvehicle.
•Donotlettheicebuildup;alwaysstartassoonas
possible.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhenspreading.
•Alwaysremembertospreadatasafespeed.Spreading
fastercanbehardonyourvehicleasitsloadisgreatly
increased.
•Neverrideonorputbodypartsintothespreaderwhile
servicingoroperatingit.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thebatteryconnectionsarecorroded.1.Cleanthebatteryconnections.
2.The40ampin-linefuseinthevehicle
sideharnessinbad.
2.Replacethefuse.
Thecontrollerhasnopower(thegreen
LEDisnoton).
3.Thecontrollerisnotpluggedintothe
vehiclesideharness.
3.Pluginthecontroller.
1.Thespreaderandvehiclewire
harnessesarenotconnected.
1.Connectthewireharnesses.
2.Thecontrollerisnotpluggedintothe
vehiclesideharness.
2.Pluginthecontroller.
Thespinnermotordoesnotwork.
3.Thespinnermotorisnotconnectedto
thespreadersideharness.
3.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
1.Thespreaderandvehiclewire
harnessesarenotconnected.
1.Connectthewireharnesses.
2.Thecontrollerisnotpluggedintothe
vehiclewireharness.
2.Pluginthecontroller.
Thepaddlemotordoesnotwork.
3.Thepaddlemotorisnotconnectedto
thespreaderwireharness.
3.Connectthewireharnesses.
1.Thespreaderisjammed.1.RefertotheFreeingaClogsection. TheredLEDislitonthecontroller.
2.Thevibrationtrayisnotadjusted
properly.
2.RefertotheAdjustingtheVibration
Traysection.
1.Theconnectionbetweentheaugerand
spinnerandthemotorshaftisbad.
1.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Thespinnermotorworksbutthespinner
andaugerarenotturning.
2.Theconnectionbetweenthemotor
shaftandthemotorhubisbad.
2.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
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Notes:

BOSSProducts
CommercialWarranty
Whatthiswarrantycovers:
Thiswarrantycoversdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipexceptassetforthbelow.
Whoiscovered:
Theoriginalpurchaserfromanauthorizeddealer.
Forhowlong:
CompleteProduct:2yearsfromthedateofpurchase.
Labor:2yearsfromthedateofpurchaseforcompleteproduct.
Parts:1yearfromthedateofpurchase.(noLabor)
WhatBOSSProductswilldo:
BOSSProductswill,atitssoleoption,repairorreplacedefectivepartsatnocharge.
Whatyoumustdoforwarrantyservice:
Toobtainwarrantyservice,purchasermustreturnthedefectiveproducttoanyauthorizedBOSSProductsdealer(preferablytheonefromwhomthe
productwaspurchased)withinthewarrantyperiod.Purchasermustbeabletoverifytheoriginalpurchasedate.Alltransportationcoststoandfromthe
dealerwillbetheresponsibilityofthepurchaser.TolocatetheauthorizedBOSSdealernearesttoyou,calltollfree:[phone].
Whatisnotcovered:
1.Expendablepartssuchashoses,plowshoes,cuttingedges,pins,nuts,bolts,bladeguides,etc.
2.ProductsrepairedoralteredbyanyoneotherthananauthorizedBOSSProductsdealer.
3.Productswhichhavebeensubjecttomisuse,negligence,accident,improperinstallation,maintenance,care,orstorage.
4.ProductsmountedonvehiclesotherthanthoselistedintheBOSSSnowplowApplicationChartandSelectionGuide.
5.BOSSProductsdoesnotassumeliabilityfordamagetoyourmotorvehicleresultingfromtheattachmentoruseofanyBOSSproducts.Vehiclerisk
isthesoleresponsibilityofthepurchaser.
LimitsofBOSSProductsLiabilityare:
BOSSProducts’liabilityisexpresslylimitedtorepairorreplacementofdefectiveparts.BOSSProductsshallnotbeliableforconsequential,
incidental,orcontingentdamageswhatsoever,evenifdamagesarecausedbythenegligenceorfaultofBOSSProducts.Theforegoing
warrantiesareexclusiveandinlieuofallotherexpressandimpliedwarrantiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,theimpliedwarrantiesof
merchantabilityandtnessforaparticularpurpose.
Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyifyoupurchasedyourproductforpersonal,family,orhouseholduse.Inthiscase,refertotheBOSSProductsLimited
ConsumerWarranty.
BOSSProductsisadivisionof
TheT oro®Company
P .O.Box7872010TheBOSSWay
IronMountain,MI49801
(2016-2017)
RevA

BOSSProducts
ConsumerWarranty
Whatthiswarrantycovers:
Thiswarrantycoversdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipexceptassetforthbelow.
Whoiscovered:
TheoriginalretailpurchaserofaBOSSproductwhopurchasesitforpersonal,family,orhouseholduse.
Forhowlong:
CompleteProduct:2yearsfromthedateofpurchase.
Labor:2yearsfromthedateofpurchaseforcompleteproduct.
Parts:1yearfromthedateofpurchase.(noLabor)
WhatBOSSProductswilldo:
BOSSProductswill,atitssoleoption,repairorreplacedefectivepartsatnocharge.
Whatyoumustdoforwarrantyservice:
Toobtainwarrantyservice,purchasermustreturnthedefectiveproducttoanyauthorizedBOSSProductsdealer(preferablytheonefromwhomthe
productwaspurchased)withinthewarrantyperiod.Purchasermustbeabletoverifytheoriginalpurchasedate.Alltransportationcoststoandfromthe
dealerwillbetheresponsibilityofthepurchaser.TolocatetheauthorizedBOSSdealernearesttoyou,calltollfree:[phone].
Whatisnotcovered:
1.Expendablepartssuchashoses,plowshoes,cuttingedges,pins,nuts,bolts,bladeguides,etc.
2.ProductsrepairedoralteredbyanyoneotherthananauthorizedBOSSProductsdealer.
3.Productswhichhavebeensubjecttomisuse,negligence,accident,improperinstallation,maintenance,care,orstorage.
4.ProductsmountedonvehiclesotherthanthoselistedintheBOSSSnowplowApplicationChartandSelectionGuide.
5.BOSSProductsdoesnotassumeliabilityfordamagetoyourmotorvehicleresultingfromtheattachmentoruseofanyBOSSproducts.Vehiclerisk
isthesoleresponsibilityofthepurchaser.
LimitsofBOSSProductsLiabilityare:
BOSSProducts’liabilityisexpresslylimitedtorepairorreplacementofdefectiveparts.BOSSProductsshallnotbeliableforconsequential,
incidental,orcontingentdamageswhatsoever,evenifdamagesarecausedbythenegligenceorfaultofBOSSProducts.Theforegoing
warrantiesareexclusiveandinlieuofallotherexpressandimpliedwarrantiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,theimpliedwarrantiesof
merchantabilityandtnessforaparticularpurpose.
Statelaws:
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionofincidentalorconsequentialdamagesorthelimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheselimitationsor
exclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrightsandyoumayalsohavetheotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyifyoupurchasedyourproductforpersonal,family,orhouseholduse.Inthiscase,refertotheBOSSProductsLimited
ConsumerWarranty.
BOSSProductsisadivisionof
TheT oro®Company
P .O.Box7872010TheBOSSWay
IronMountain,MI49801
(2016-2017)
RevA