Boss Snowplow VBX 3000 User manual

FormNo.MSC11095RevB
Owner'sManual
VBX3000V-BoxSpreader
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Introduction
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andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
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Figure1
1.Serialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
Preparation.........................................................3
Operation............................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
InstallingtheWireHarness.................................6
MountingtheSpreader.......................................7
InstallingtheTie-DownD-Rings..........................7
SecuringtheSpreader........................................8
InstallingtheSpinnerAssembly..........................8
InstallingtheSpreaderController........................9
ProductOverview...................................................10
Controls...........................................................10
Specications...................................................11
Operation.................................................................11
LoadingtheSpreader........................................11
OperatingtheSpreader....................................12
FreeingaClog..................................................12
AdjustingtheMaterialDeectors......................12
AdjustingtheBafe...........................................13
RemovingtheSpinnerAssembly......................13
UnloadingtheSpreader....................................13
OperatingTips.................................................14
Maintenance...........................................................15
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15
Lubrication..........................................................15
GreasingtheMachine.......................................15
Storage...................................................................15
Troubleshooting......................................................16
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafety-alert
symbol,whichmeans:Caution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
Preparation
•ReadtheOwner’sManualbeforeoperatingor
servicingthespreader.
•Ensurethatonlytrainedpersonnelinstallsand
performsmaintenanceontheequipment.
•Usea500kg(1/2ton)minimumliftingdeviceto
moveheavyspreadercomponents.Neverputany
partofyourbodyunderasuspendedload.
•Thisspreaderhasanoperatingsoundlevelbelow
70dBAwhileinsidethevehicle.Wearhearing
protectionwhileoperatingthespreaderoutside
ofthevehicle.
•Alwayswearappropriatepersonalprotective
equipmentwhenloading,unloading,andservicing
thespreader.Wearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwear,cold-weatherclothing,hardhat,safety
glasses,anddustprotection.
Operation
•Neverputanypartofyourbodybetweenthe
spreaderandthevehicle.
•Whentransportingthespreader,ensurethatitis
properlysecured.Instructionsareavailableat
www.bossplow.com.
•Materialsafetydatasheets(MSDS)areavailable
atwww.bossplow.com.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Forvehiclemountedspreaders,alwaysfollow
themanufacturer’srecommendationsforproper
parkingprocedures.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhileoperatingamotor
vehicle.
•Donotexceed22km/h(14mph)whilespreading.
•Overloadingthespreadercouldresultin
anaccidentordamage.Neverexceedthe
gross-vehicle-weightrating(GVWR),thefront
orreargross-axle-weightratings(FGAWRor
RGAWR),ortheutilityvehiclebedcapacity.
•Thisspreaderisrestrictedtotheuseofdry,
free-owingsalt.Donotrunothermaterials
throughthespreader.
•Donotattempttomountorremovethespreader
withmaterialinit.
•Turnthevehicleandspreaderoffbeforelling,
mounting,removing,servicing,orcleaningit.
•Donotoperatethespreaderwithin7.6m(25ft)
ofbystanders.
•Donotclimbintoorrideonthespreader.
•Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrom
movingpartsandmountingpoints.
•Mountthespreadertoavehiclewhenloading
material.
•Installratchetstrapsandkeepthemproperly
tightenedatalltimes.
•Donotstorematerialinthehopper.
3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decalmsc19399
MSC19399
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Warning—donotoperate
themachinewithan
overloadedhopper.
2.Warning—receivetraining
forthismachine.
5.Warning—donotraise
thevehiclebedwhenthe
spreaderisinstalled.
3.Tippinghazard—onlydrive
sidetosideonslopesless
than10°.
6.Tippinghazard—onlydrive
upslopeslessthan15°.
decalmsc19312b
MSC19312
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,spinner—keep
handsclear.
2.Entanglementhazard;
auger—keephandsclear.
decalvbs14567b
VBS14567
1.Lossofmachinehazard—theratchetstrapsmustbe
securedatalltimes.
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decalmsc06370
MSC06370
(non-replaceabledecal)
1.Feederspeed4.Vibrator
2.Power5.Blast
3.Light6.Spinnerspeed
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Setup
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefrom
thenormaloperatingposition.
InstallingtheWireHarness
DANGER
Vehicleenginescontainmovingpartsandcan
becomeextremelyhot,capableofcausing
severeburnsandseriousbodilyharm.
Shutofftheengineandallowitsufcienttime
tocooldownbeforeinstallingthiskit.
DANGER
Vehiclebatteriescancausedangerous
electricalshocksthatcouldleadtosevere
burnsordeath.
Disconnectyourbatterybeforeinstalling
thiskitbyremovingthenegativeconnector
followedbythepositiveconnector.
1.Securethespreaderconnectorsendofthe
vehiclewireharness(Figure3)totheleftsideof
therearvehiclebumperwithacabletie.
2.Routethewireharnessalongthedriver-side
frame-railandintotheenginecompartment,and
secureitwithcableties.
Note:Keepthewireharnessawayfromany
hotormovingparts.
3.Insertthecontrollerconnectors,spade
connector,andgroundcablethroughtheengine
compartmentwallandintothevehiclecab,and
securethemwithcableties.
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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MountingtheSpreader
Theminimumtruckbedlengthforthespreaderis85
cm(33-1/2inches).
1.Removethetailgatefromthevehicle.
2.Usingtheliftpoints(Figure4),liftthespreader
ontotheutilityvehiclebedandsetitonthe
centerline.
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Figure4
1.Liftpoints
3.Slidethespreadertowardthevehiclecabuntil
theslidestopfeethittheutilityvehiclebed
(Figure5).
Note:Theutilityvehiclebedmustbeatleast85
cm(33-1/2inches)long.
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Figure5
1.Stopfeet2.Edgeoftheutilityvehicle
bed
InstallingtheTie-Down
D-Rings
1.Usinga7/16-inchdrillbit,markanddrillthe
holesfortheD-ringsasshowninFigure6.
AligntherearD-ringwiththebackoftherear
spreaderleg.
Note:Drilltheholesthroughorneartheframe
cross-membersofyourvehicle.
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Figure6
1.D–ringcentertotheD–ringcenter—minimumof76cm(30
inches)
2.InstalltheD-ringsasshowninFigure7and
torquetheboltsto28Nm(19.7ft-lb).
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Figure7
1.Bolt(1–1/2inch)4.Bedmountplate
2.Flatwasher(3/8inch)5.Flatwasher(3/8inch)
3.D-ring6.Locknut
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SecuringtheSpreader
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryorpropertydamageifitfalls
offthevehicle.
Ensurethattheratchetstrapsaresecurely
attachedtothespreaderatalltimes.
1.Connecttheratchetstrapstothelifthandles
aroundtheupperedgeofthespreader(Figure
8).
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Figure8
1.Lifthandle3.D-ring
2.Ratchetstrap
2.Connectthefreeendsoftheratchetstrapsto
theD-ringsoppositetothemoneachsideofthe
spreader(Figure8).
Note:Theratchetstrapsshouldcrossonthe
sidesofthespreader.
3.Tightenthestrapsevenlytosecurethespreader.
InstallingtheSpinner
Assembly
1.Attachthetethertothelowerboltoneachofthe
hopperlatches(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Hopperlatch4.Tether
2.Rubberwasher5.Lowerbolt
3.Thumbscrew
2.Attachtheopenendofthetethertothe
thumbscrewusingarubberwasher(Figure9).
3.Attachthespinnerassemblytothespreaderand
secureitwiththethumbscrews(Figure10).
Important:Thespinnerassemblyisheavy
andrequires2peopletolift.
Note:Avoidpinchingngersonthehopper
latchwhenmountingthespinnerassembly.
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Figure10
1.Spinnerassembly2.Thumbscrew
4.Connectthewireharness.
8

InstallingtheSpreader
Controller
Mountthecontrollerinthecabwhereitdoesnot
interferewithvehicleoperationorvisibility.Ensure
thatthecontrollerisinadryareathatisprotected
fromtheelements.
Important:Donotmountthecontrollerina
locationthatvehicleoccupantscouldcontactit
duringacrash.
1.Attachthemountingbrackettothevehicleusing
2sheet-metalscrews(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Thumbscrew3.Mountingbracket
2.Starwasher4.Sheet-metalscrew
2.Attachthecontrollertothemountingbracket
using4starwashersand2thumbscrews(Figure
11).
Note:Positionthecontrollerscreensothatitis
clearlyvisibletothedriver.
3.Connectthewireharnesscontrollerconnectors
tothecontroller(Figure12).
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Figure12
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ProductOverview
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Figure13
1.Materialdeector3.Hoppercover
2.Spinnerassembly
Controls
MaterialDeector
Thematerialdeectorcontrolsthespreadofmaterials;
youcanadjustthecontrolstoprovidedifferentspread
patterns;refertoAdjustingtheMaterialDeectors
(page12).
SpreaderController
Thespreadercontrollerletsyouoperateyourspreader
anddisplaysinformationaboutyourmachine.
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Figure14
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
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ajam.Whenashingred,itindicatesthatthe
spreaderisjammedorhasbeendisconnected.
Thespeeddisplayforthejammedmotorashes
toindicatewherethejamis.
•LightLED—indicatesthattherearlightison
•VibratorLED—indicatesthatthevibratoris
enabled.Itblinkswhilethevibratorisrunning.
•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—turnstherearlightonoroff
•Vibratorbutton—switchesthevibratoronoroff
whenthefeedermotorison
•Blastbutton—momentarilysendsfullpowertothe
spinnerandfeedermotorsaslongasitispressed
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Length132cm(52inches)
Hopperheight71cm(28inches)
Hopperwidth127cm(50inches)
Weight(empty)104kg(230lb)
Capacity0.34m3(12ft3)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
LoadingtheSpreader
Important:Onlyusedrysaltorcinder/saltmixes
inthespreader.Othermaterialscouldcause
damagetothemachine.
Thedensityofmaterialsthatcanbeloadedintothe
spreadervariesandthereforesowilltheamountof
agivenmaterialthatcanbecarriedbythespreader
beforethemaximumloadratingisreached.
Important:Whenllingthespreader,donot
exceedthegross-vehicle-weightrating(GVWR),
gross-axle-weightrating(GAWR),orthecapacity
oftheutilityvehiclebed.
1.Ensurethatthespreaderissecurelymountedto
thevehicleandthatthetopscreenisinstalled.
2.Removethetarp.
3.Determinetheamountofmaterialthatyoucan
safelytransportusingtheGVWR/GAWRofthe
vehicleandthefollowingtable.
MaterialTypeWeightRange
Finesalt1,121to1,281kg/m3(70to80
lb/ft3)
Coarsesalt721to961kg/m3(45to60
lb/ft3)
Cinders641kg/m3(40lb/ft3)
4.Fillthespreaderevenlywiththematerial,making
surenottollpastthetopofthehopper.
Important:Overllingthehoppercould
damagethespreaderandthevehicle.
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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.Usethedialstosetyourdesiredspinnerand
feederspeeds.
Note:Thefeedspeeddetermineshowquickly
thematerialisspread.Thespinnerspeed
determineshowfaritisthrown.
5.Whilespreading,youcanpresstheBlastbutton
tomomentarilyincreasethespeedofthespinner
andfeedermotors.
6.PressthePowerbuttonwhenyouarenished
spreadingtostopthespreader.
7.PressandholdthePowerbuttonfor3seconds
orturnoffyourvehicletoturnoffthespreader
controller.
FreeingaClog
ThepowerLEDonthespreadercontrollerashes
orangeandthefeedorspinnerspeeddisplayashes
whendebrisgetswedgedinthespreader.Iftheclog
isnotclearedautomatically,thepowerLEDashes
red.Ifthishappens,disconnectthespreaderwire
harnessandmanuallyfreetheclog.
AdjustingtheMaterial
Deectors
Youcanadjustthematerialdeectorsbyinsertingthe
deectorpinsintothestaggeredholesaroundthe
spinner(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Materialdeector2.Adjustmentholes
Youcanadjustthespreadpatternbypositioningthe
deectorsasshowninFigure16.
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Figure16
DeectionSettings
1.Driversideopen3.Bothsidesopen
2.Passengersideopen
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AdjustingtheBafe
1.Emptythespreaderhopper;refertoUnloading
theSpreader(page13).
2.Unplugthespinnerharnessfromthemainwire
harness.
3.Removethetopscreenfromthespreader.
4.Removethehardwaresecuringthebafetothe
insideofthespreader(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Bafe
5.Raiseorlowerthebafetothedesiredheight
andsecureitwiththepreviouslyremoved
hardware(Figure17).
Note:Raisingthebafeincreasestheowrate
andloadonthefeeder.Loweringthebafe
decreasestheowrateandloadonthefeeder.
6.Securethepreviouslyremovedtopscreen,and
connectthespinnerharnesstothemainwire
harness.
RemovingtheSpinner
Assembly
1.Unplugthespinnerharnessfromthemainwire
harness.
2.Removethe2thumbscrewssecuringthe
spinnerassemblytothehopper(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Spinnerassembly2.Thumbscrew
3.Removethespinnerassembly.
DANGER
Thespinnerassemblyisheavyandcould
causeseriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidremovingthespinnerassembly
nearslipperyorunevensurfaces.
UnloadingtheSpreader
Important:Donotleavematerialinthehopperas
itcoulddamagethemachine.
1.Positionthespreaderintheareawhereyou
wanttodeposityourmaterial.
2.Unplugthespinnerharnessfromthemainwire
harness.
3.Removethethumbscrewsfromthespinner
assembly(Figure18).
4.Removethespinnerassemblyfromthehopper
(Figure18).
5.TurntheFeedSpeeddialto9tounloadthe
hopper.
6.Oncethehopperisempty,attachthespinner
assemblytothehopperandsecureitwiththe
previouslyremovedthumbscrews.
7.Connectthespinnerharnesstothemainwire
harness.
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OperatingTips
•Knowtheareainwhichyouareworking;hidden
obstructionssuchascurbs,sidewalks,andpipes,
candamagethespreaderorvehicle.
•Donotlettheicebuildup;alwaysstartassoon
aspossible.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhenspreading.
•Alwaysremembertospreadatasafespeed.
•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(page13).
2.Removethespreaderfromthevehicleusingthe
lifthandles;refertoProductOverview(page10).
3.Washandrinsetheentiremachine.
4.Cleanandgreaseallthebearings.
5.Cleanallexposedconnectorsandapply
dielectricgreasetothem.
6.Removethecontrollerfromtheutilityvehicle
andstoreitinaclean,dryplace.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thespadeconnectorisnotconnected
totheignitionswitchpowersource.
1.Connectthespadeconnectortothe
ignitionswitchpowersource.
2.Thetheignitionswitch,battery,or
groundconnectionsarecorroded.
2.Cleantheignitionswitch,battery,and
groundconnections.
3.Thevehiclesidecircuitfuse,70A
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.
1.Thespreaderandvehiclewire
harnessesarenotconnected.
1.Connectthewireharnesses.
2.Thecontrollerisnotpluggedintothe
vehiclewireharness.
2.Pluginthecontroller.
ThePowerLEDisredorthefeedermotor
doesnotwork.
3.Thefeedermotorisnotconnectedto
thespreaderwireharness.
3.Connectthewireharnesses.
ThePowerLEDisashingredandthe
feedspeeddisplayisashing.
1.Thefeedmotorisjammed.1.RefertotheFreeingaClogsection.
ThePowerLEDisashingredandthe
spinnerspeeddisplayisashing.
1.Thespinnermotorisjammed1.RefertotheFreeingaClogsection.
1.Theconnectionbetweenthespinner
andthemotorshaftisbad.
1.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Thespinnermotorworksbutthespinner
isnotturning.
2.Theconnectionbetweenthemotor
shaftandthemotorhubisbad.
2.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
1.Theconnectionbetweenthefeeder
andthemotorshaftisbad.
1.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Thefeedmotorworksbutthefeederis
notturning.
2.Theconnectionbetweenthemotor
shaftandthemotorhubisbad.
2.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
TheLightLEDisashingred.1.Therearlightisburntoutor
disconnected.
1.Checktheconnection,andreplacethe
bulbifnecessary.
TheVibratorLEDisashingred.1.Thevibratorisdisconnectedorbroken.1.Checkthevibratorconnection,and
replacethevibratorifnecessary.
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