Boss Snowplow VBX 6500 User manual

FormNo.VBS14720RevA
Owner'sManual
VBX6500/8000/9000V-BoxSpreader
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Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactBOSSdirectlyatwww.bossplow.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
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DealerorBOSSTechnicalService(1-800-286-4155)
andhavethemodelandserialnumbersofyour
productready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethe
numbersinthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Serialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(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........................................................................7
InstallingtheWireHarness.................................7
MountingtheSpreader.......................................9
AdjustingtheSlideStop......................................9
InstallingtheTie-DownD-Rings........................10
BuildingandInstallingtheSpacer......................11
SecuringtheSpreader.......................................11
InstallingtheSpinnerAssembly.........................11
InstallingtheSpreaderController......................12
CheckingtheInstallation...................................12
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................13
SpreaderController.......................................14
Specications..................................................15
Attachments/Accessories.................................15
Operation................................................................16
AdjustingtheHeightoftheSpinner
Assembly......................................................16
LoadingtheSpreader.......................................16
OperatingtheSpreader....................................16
FreeingaClog..................................................17
AdjustingtheMaterialDeectors......................17
UnloadingtheSpreader....................................18
RemovingtheSpinnerAssembly......................18
InstallingthePintle-ChainRestrictorPlate
(Optional)......................................................19
OperatingTips.................................................19
Maintenance...........................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
Lubrication..........................................................20
GreasingtheMachine.......................................20
MiscellaneousMaintenance.................................20
AdjustingthePintle-ChainConveyor
Tension.........................................................20
ControllerStatusandErrorIndicators...............22
Cleaning..............................................................24
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CleaningtheMachine.......................................24
Storage...................................................................24
Troubleshooting......................................................25
.........................................................................25
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.
•Neverdisable,remove,orrelocateanysensorsor
othercomponentsrelatedtotheoperationofthe
airbagsinyourvehicle.
Operation
•Neverputanypartofyourbodybetweenthe
spreaderandthevehicle.
•Whentransportingthespreader,ensurethatitis
properlysecured.Instructionsareavailableat
www.bossplow.com.
•Materialsafetydatasheets(MSDS)areavailable
atwww.bossplow.com.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Forvehiclemountedspreaders,alwaysfollow
themanufacturer’srecommendationsforproper
parkingprocedures.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhileoperatingamotor
vehicle.
•Donotexceed22km/h(14mph)whilespreading.
•Donotexceed72km/h(45mph)whiletransporting
thespreader.
•Overloadingthespreadercouldresultin
anaccidentordamage.Neverexceedthe
gross-vehicle-weightrating(GVWR)orthefront
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orreargross-axle-weightratings(FGAWRor
RGAWR)forthevehicle.
•Thisspreaderisrestrictedtotheuseofdry,
free-owingsalt,sand,andsand/saltmix.Donot
runothermaterialsthroughthespreader.
•Donotattempttomountorremovethespreader
withmaterialinit.
•Turnthevehicleandspreaderoffbeforelling,
mounting,removing,servicing,orcleaningit.
•Donotoperatethespreaderwithin7.6m(25ft)
ofbystanders.
•Donotclimbintoorrideonthespreader.
•Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrom
movingpartsandmountingpoints.
•Mountthespreadertoavehiclebeforeloading
material.
•Installratchetstrapsandkeepthemproperly
tightenedatalltimes.
•Donotstorematerialinthehopper.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decalmsc14031b
MSC14031
1.Warning—readtheOwner’sManual.6.Warning—donotstandorrideonthemachine.
2.Lossofcontrolhazard—donotoverllthemachine.7.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Warning—turnthemachineoffbeforelling.8.Warning—themachinemustbeinstalledbeforelling.
4.Warning—emptythehopperanddisconnectthepowerbefore
installingorremovingthemachine.
9.Warning—donotstorematerialsinthemachine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.10.Warning—turnthemachineoffanddisconnectthepower
beforeservicingthemachine.
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decalmsc18131b
MSC18131
1.Crushinghazard—keephandsclear.
decalvbs14306b
VBS14306
1.Warning—donotstephere.
decalvbs14305b
VBS14305
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,spinner—keephands
clear.
decalvbs14307b
VBS14307
1.Finger/handentanglementhazard,pintlechain—keep
handsclear.
decalvbs14308b
VBS14308
1.Entanglementhazard,auger—keephandsclear.
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decalvbs14567b
VBS14567
1.Lossofmachinehazard—theratchetstrapsmustbe
securedatalltimes.
decalvbs14568b
VBS14568
1.Dumpswitch
decalvbs14569b
VBS14569
1.Work-lightswitch
decalvbs14570b
VBS14570
1.Finger/handentanglement
hazard,pintlechain—keep
handsclear.
2.Entanglementhazard,
auger—keephandsclear.
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Setup
InstallingtheWireHarness
DANGER
Vehicleenginescontainmovingpartsandcan
becomeextremelyhot,capableofcausing
severeburnsandseriousbodilyharm.
Shutofftheengineandallowitsufcienttime
tocooldownbeforeinstallingthiskit.
DANGER
Vehiclebatteriescancausedangerous
electricalshocksthatcouldleadtosevere
burnsordeath.
Disconnectyourbatterybeforeinstalling
thiskitbyremovingthenegativeconnector
followedbythepositiveconnector.
1.Securethevehicle-sidepower/groundandmain
harnessconnectorsnearthecenteroftherear
bumperusingcableties(Figure3).
2.Routethewireharnessalongthedriver-side
frame-railandintotheenginecompartment,and
secureitwithcableties.
Note:Keepthewireharnessawayfromany
hotormovingparts.
3.Insertthecontrollerconnectorthroughthe
rewallandintothevehiclecab,andsecureit
withcableties.
Note:Routetheconnectortothelocationthat
youwanttoinstallthecontroller.
4.Installthefuseblockwithin30cm(12inches)of
thebatteryandremovethefuse-blockcover.
5.Connecttheredpower/groundcabletothefuse
block(Figure3).
Note:Ensurethatthe150Afuseisinstalled.
6.Connectthepowercabletotheotherendofthe
fuseblock(Figure3).
7.Installthecoverontothefuseblock.
8.Connectthepowercabletothepositive(+)
batterypost(Figure3).
Important:Donotconnectthegroundcable
atthistime.
9.Connecttheredspadeconnectorwiththeinline
fusetoakeyedfusesourceonthevehicle
(Figure3).
10.Connecttheredspadeconnectorwithoutthe
inlinefusetothecenterhigh-mounted,stoplight
fuseifitisavailable(Figure3).
11.Connectthewhitebulletconnectortothe
reartail-lightgroundwireusingaquick-splice
connector(Figure3).
12.Connectthebrownbulletconnectortothe
rearrunning-lampwireusingaquick-splice
connector(Figure3).
13.Wrapalloftheexcesswireandsecureitinthe
enginecompartment.
14.Connecttheblackpower/groundcableand
thecontrollergroundcabletothenegative(–)
batterypost(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Controlmodule5.Vehicle-sidepower/ground
connector
9.Redspadeconnector13.Fuse(150A)
2.Spreader-sidemain
harness
6.Vehicle-sidemainharness
connector
10.Redspadeconnector(with
inlinefuse)
14.Fuseblock
3.Spreader-side
power/groundconnector
7.Whitebulletconnector11.Nuts(5/16inch)
4.Brownbulletconnector8.Controllerconnector12.Powercable
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MountingtheSpreader
TheminimumtruckbedlengthfortheVBX6500is
1.68m(66inches),fortheVBX8000is2.0m(78
inches),andfortheVBX9000is2.3m(90inches).
1.Removethetailgatefromthevehicle.
2.Usingtheliftpoints(Figure4),liftthespreader
ontothetruckbedandsetitonthecenterline.
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Figure4
1.Liftpoints
3.Slidethespreadertowardthevehiclecabuntil
theslidestophitsthetruckbed(Figure5).
Note:Thetruckbedmustbeatleast1.68m
(66inches)longfortheVBX6500,atleast2.0m
(78inches)longfortheVBX8000,andatleast
2.3m(90inches)longfortheVBX9000.
Note:Ifthespreaderisushwiththetruck
boxbuttheslidestopisnottouchingtherear
bumper,refertoAdjustingtheSlideStop(page
9).
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Figure5
1.Slidestop
4.Drill4holes(7/16inch)intothetruckbedaligned
withtheslidestopholes.
5.Securetheslidestoptothevehicleusing4
bolts,4locknuts,and16atwashers(3/8inch).
Note:Slidestopfastenersarenotincluded.
6.Torquetheboltsto28N·m(19.7ft-lb).
AdjustingtheSlideStop
Optional
Youcanadjusttheslidestopofthespreader2.5cm
(1inch)or5cm(2inches)sothatthespreaderdoes
notextendpastthetruckbox.
1.Removeandretainthecarriageboltssecuring
theslidestop.
2.Slidethespreadersothatitdoesnotextend
pastthetruckboxandcontactthevehiclecab.
3.Movetheslidestoptothedesiredpositionand
secureitwiththepreviouslyremovedcarriage
bolts(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Slide-stopadjustment
holes
2.Slidestop
4.Torquetheboltsto28N·m(19.7ft-lb).
InstallingtheTie-Down
D-Rings
1.Usinga7/16-inchdrillbit,markanddrillthe
holesfortheD-ringsasshowninFigure7.
Note:Drilltheholesthroughorneartheframe
cross-membersofthevehicle.
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Figure7
1.Backofthespreaderleg
totheD–ringcenter—3.8
cm(1–1/2inches)
2.D–ringcentertothe
D–ringcenter—129.5cm
(51inches)
2.InstalltheD-ringsasshowninFigure8and
torquetheboltsto28N·m(19.7ft-lb).
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Figure8
1.Bolt(1–1/2inch)4.Bedmountplate
2.Flatwasher(3/8inch)5.Flatwasher(3/8inch)
3.D-ring6.Locknut
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BuildingandInstallingthe
Spacer
1.Measurethedistancefromthefrontofthetruck
boxtothespreaderlegs.
2.Using3.8x18.4cm(1–1/2x7–1/4inch)lumber,
buildthespacerasshowninFigure9.
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Figure9
1.Distancebetweenthe
spreaderlegandthetruck
box
3.57.7cm(22–3/4inches)
2.Distancebetweenthe
truckboxandthetake-up
housing
4.Widthofthetruckbox
3.Insertthespacerbetweenthespreaderandthe
frontofthetruckbox.
SecuringtheSpreader
DANGER
Thespreaderisheavyandcouldcause
seriousinjuryorpropertydamageifitfalls
offthevehicle.
Ensurethattheratchetstrapsaresecurely
attachedtothespreaderatalltimes.
1.ConnecttheratchetstrapstotheD-ringsaround
theupperedgeofthespreader(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.D-ring2.Ratchetstraps
2.Crossthestrapsnearthevehiclecabandattach
themtotheD-ringsoppositetothemonthe
truckbed(Figure10).
3.Attachthestrapsneartherearofthevehicle
totheD-ringsnearestthemonthetruckbed
(Figure10).
4.Tightenthestrapsevenlytosecurethespreader.
InstallingtheSpinner
Assembly
1.Attachtheadjustmentassemblytothespinner
assemblyusing2atwashers(5/16inch)and
4thumbscrewsasshowninFigure11.Tighten
them1/4-turnpastnger-tight.
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Figure11
1.Adjustmentassembly4.Spinnerassembly
2.Thumbscrew5.Cotterpin
3.Flatwasher(5/16inch)6.Latchpin
2.Removeandretainthelatchandcotterpins
fromthespinnerassembly(Figure11).
3.Attachthespinnerassemblytothespreaderand
secureitwiththepreviouslyremovedlatchand
cotterpins(Figure11).
Important:Thespinnerassemblyisheavy
andrequires2peopletolift.
4.Connectthewireharness.
InstallingtheSpreader
Controller
Mountthecontrollerinthecabwhereitdoesnot
interferewithvehicleoperationorvisibility.
Important:Donotmountthecontrollerina
locationthatvehicleoccupantscouldcontactit
duringacrash.
1.Attachthemountingbrackettothevehicle
usingeither2hookandloopfastenersor2
sheet-metalscrews(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Controllerdisplay5.Mountingbracket
2.Slidingbracket6.Pan-headscrews
3.Sheet-metalscrews7.Thumbnut
4.Carriagebolt
2.Connectthecontrollerdisplaytothesliding
bracketusing4pan-headscrews(Figure12).
3.Attachtheslidingbrackettothemounting
bracketusing2carriageboltsandthumbnuts
(Figure12).
Note:Positionthecontrollerscreensothatitis
clearlyvisibletothedriver.
4.Connectthewireharnesscontrollerconnector
tothecontrollerdisplay.
CheckingtheInstallation
1.FormodelsVBS14210B,VBS15310B,and
VBS15160B,checkthepintlechainconveyor
tension;refertoAdjustingthePintle-Chain
ConveyorTension(page20).
2.Checkthattheunittypelistedonthecontroller
displaymatchesyourmachinetype;refertothe
MainScreen(page14)section.
Note:Iftheunittypedoesnotmatchyour
machine,contactyourAuthorizedBOSSDealer
aboutadjustingthecontrolmodule.
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ProductOverview
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Figure13
1.Hoppercover5.Dumpswitch
2.Materialdeector6.Pintle-chaintensionadjustment
3.Spinner-heightadjustment7.Backcover
4.Frontcover8.Work-lightswitch
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyou
operatethespreader.
MaterialDeector
Thematerialdeectorcontrolsthespreadofmaterials;
youcanadjustthecontrolstoprovidedifferentspread
patterns;refertoAdjustingtheMaterialDeectors
(page17).
DumpSwitch
Thedumpswitchactivatesthespreaderandempties
outthecontents.Pressandholdtheswitchtoempty
thespreader.
CAUTION
Whenoutsideofthevehiclecab,thismachine
producessoundlevelsthatcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhileoperatingthe
dumpswitch.
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Work-LightSwitch
Thework-lightswitchactivatestherearlights.
ControlModule
Thecontrolmoduleislocatedunderthefrontcover.
TheLEDonthemodulecanbeusedtohelpwith
Troubleshooting(page25).
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Figure14
1.Controlmodule
SpreaderController
Thespreadercontrollershowsinformationaboutyour
machine.Figure15andFigure16illustratethemain
screenandadjustmentscreenofthecontroller.You
canswitchbetweenthemainscreenandadjustment
screenatanytimebypressingtheModebutton.
RefertoControllerStatusandErrorIndicators(page
22)foradditionalcontrollericons.
MainScreen
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Figure15
1.Feedspeeddial5.Vibratebutton
2.Start/Stopbutton6.Blastbutton
3.Modebutton7.Lightbutton
4.SpinnerSpeeddial
•FeedSpeeddial—increasesthefeedmotorspeed
whenturnedclockwise,anddecreasesthefeed
motorspeedwhenturnedcounterclockwise.The
feedspeeddetermineshowquicklymaterialis
pulledfromthehopper.
•Feederdisplay—indicatesthefeedmotorspeed
•Start/Stopbutton—turnsthefeeder,spinner,and
vibrator(ifactive)motorsonoroff
•Unittypedisplay—indicatesifthecontrolmodule
issetforaugerorpintlechainmode
•Modebutton—switchesbetweenthemainscreen
andtheadjustmentscreen
•Spinnerdisplay—indicatesthespinnermotor
speed
•SpinnerSpeeddial—increasesthespinner
motorspeedwhenturnedclockwise,and
decreasesthespinnermotorspeedwhenturned
counterclockwise.Thespinnerspeeddetermines
howfarthematerialisthrown.
•Lightbutton—turnstherearlightsonoroff
•Blastbutton—momentarilysendsfullpowerto
thefeedandspinnermotorsin2secondbursts.
Holdingthebuttonincreasesthemotorstofull
speedfor2secondsandthenpausesfor2
secondsthenrepeatsuntilyoureleasethebutton.
TheBlastbuttononlyworksifthefeedandspinner
motorsaresetatlessthanmaximumspeed.
•Vibratebutton—switchesthevibratoronoroff
Note:Thevibratoronlyrunswhenthefeeder
motorison.
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AdjustmentScreen
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Figure16
1.Beeperbutton4.DisplayAdjustmentbutton
2.Modebutton5.LightAdjustmentbutton
3.VibratorAdjustmentbutton
•Beeperbutton—turnsthebeepersoundonoroff
•Modebutton—switchesbetweenthemainscreen
andtheadjustmentscreen
•Batteryvoltagedisplay—indicatestheestimated
voltageofthevehicle
•LightAdjustmentbutton—adjuststherearlight
brightnesslevelfrom1to4
•DisplayAdjustmentbutton—adjuststhedisplay
screenbrightnessfrom1to4
•VibratorAdjustmentbutton—adjuststhevibration
levelfrom1to4
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
VBX6500VBX8000VBX9000
Length2.4m(94inches)2.9m(115inches)3.1m(123inches)
Hopperheight97cm(38inches)97cm(38inches)124.5cm(49inches)
Hopperwidth124.5cm(49inches)123cm(48–1/4inches)122cm(48inches)
Weight(empty)250kg(550lb)withauger;
272kg(600lb)withpintlechain
272kg(600lb)withauger;
295kg(650lb)withpintlechain
322kg(710lb)withauger;
345kg(760lb)withpintlechain
Capacity1.2m3(1.5yd3)1.5m3(2yd3)2.3m3(3yd3)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofBOSSapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedBOSS
distributororgotowww.bossplow.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineBOSS
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
AdjustingtheHeightofthe
SpinnerAssembly
Youcanadjustthespinnerassemblyheightin5cm(2
inch)incrementsupto20cm(8inches)toaccountfor
vehicleswithhigherbeds.Thebottomofthespinner
assemblyshouldbeapproximately61cm(24inches)
fromtheground.
1.Removethe2upperthumbscrews(Figure17).
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Figure17
2.Holdtheassemblyandloosenthe2lower
thumbscrews.
3.Slidethespinnerassemblydowntothedesired
height.
4.Insertthe2upperthumbscrewsandtighten
them.
5.Tightenthe2lowerthumbscrews.
LoadingtheSpreader
Important:Onlyusedrysalt,sand,sand/salt,or
cinder/saltmixesinthespreader.Othermaterials
couldcausedamagetothemachine.
Thedensityofmaterialsthatcanbeloadedintothe
spreadervariesandthereforesowilltheamountof
agivenmaterialthatcanbecarriedbythespreader
beforethemaximumloadratingisreached.
Important:Whenllingthespreader,donot
exceedthegross-vehicle-weightrating(GVWR)or
gross-axle-weightrating(GAWR).
1.Ensurethatthespreaderissecurelymountedto
thevehicleandthatthetopscreenisinstalled
andclosed.
2.Removethetarp.
3.Determinetheamountofmaterialthatyoucan
safelytransportusingtheGVWR/GAWRofthe
vehicleandthefollowingtable.
MaterialTypeWeightRange
Finesalt1,121to1,281kg/m3(1,890to
2,160lb/yd3)
Coarsesalt721to961kg/m3(1,215to
1,620lb/yd3)
Coarsesand(dry)1,442to1,762kg/m3(2,430to
2,970lb/yd3)
Coarsesand(wet)1,762to2,082kg/m3(2,970to
3,510lb/yd3)
Cinders641kg/m3(1,080lb/yd3)
4.Fillthespreaderevenlywiththematerial,making
surenottollpastthetopofthehopper.
Important:Overllingthehoppercould
damagethespreaderandthevehicle.
OperatingtheSpreader
DANGER
Hands,feet,andclothingcangetcaughtin
themovingpartsofthespreaderandcause
seriousbodilyinjuryandlossoflimbs.
Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingaway
fromthemovingspinner,auger,chain,and
attachmentpoints.
CAUTION
Thespreaderthrowsmaterialatahighspeed
thatcouldcauseminorinjuriestobystanders.
Bystandersshouldstayaminimumof7.6m
(25ft)awayfromoperatingspreaders.
1.Startthevehicle.
Note:Thecontrollerdisplayshouldlightup
whenyoustartthevehicle.
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2.Usethecontrollertosetthedesiredfeedspeed
andspinnerspeed.
Note:Youcanadjustthefeedandspinner
speedswhilethespreaderisoperating.
3.Ifyouplantousethevibratorduringspreading,
turnitonnow.
Note:Thevibratordoesnotstartuntilyoustart
thefeedmotor.
4.PresstheSTART/STOPbuttontoactivatethe
spreader.
Note:Alwayscheckforbystandersbefore
startingthespreader.
5.Whilespreading,youcanpresstheBLASTbutton
tomomentarilyincreasethespeedofthefeed
andspinnermotors.
6.PresstheSTART/STOPbuttonwhenyouare
nishedspreadingtostopthespreader.
7.Emptytheleftovermaterialsfromthespreader;
refertoUnloadingtheSpreader(page18).
FreeingaClog
ThewordJAMwillappearineitherthefeederor
spinnerdisplaywhendebrisgetswedgedintheauger
orpintlechain,orunderthespinnerdisk.
1.Donotturnoffthemachinewhenajamrst
occurs.
Note:Thespreaderisdesignedtoautomatically
freeclogs.
2.IfJAMSTUCKappearsinthefeederorspinner
display,pushtheStart/Stopbutton.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotcleartheclog
afterseveralattempts,themotorgoesintoa
cooldownmodefor3minutes.
3.Iftheclogisnotclearedautomatically,
disconnectthespreaderwireharnessand
manuallyfreetheclog.
WARNING
Movingpartsonthespreadercan
entanglehandsandcutordismember
ngers.
•Disconnectthespreaderwireharness
beforeattemptingtomanuallyfreea
clog.
•Ifthetopscreenisopened,ensure
thatallboltsaresecuredafterfreeing
theclog.
AdjustingtheMaterial
Deectors
Youcanadjustthematerialdeectorsbyinsertingthe
deectorpinsintothestaggeredholesaroundthe
spinner(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Materialdeector2.Adjustmentholes
Youcanadjustthespreadpatternbypositioningthe
deectorsasshowninFigure19.
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Figure19
DeectionSettings
1.Driversideopen3.Bothsidesopen
2.Passengersideopen
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UnloadingtheSpreader
Important:Donotleavematerialinthehopperas
itcoulddamagethemachine.
1.Positionthespreaderintheareawhereyou
wanttodepositthematerial.
2.Unplugthespinnerharnessfromthemainwire
harness.
3.Removetheleftlatchandcotterpinfromthe
spinnerassembly(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Latchandcotterpin
4.Swingthespinnerassemblyfreefromthe
hopperopening(Figure20).
Note:Donotmovethevehiclewhenthe
spinnerassemblyisswungout.
5.Pushandholdthedumpswitchtounloadthe
hoppermaterial.
CAUTION
Thespreaderthrowsmaterialatahigh
speedthatcouldcauseminorinjuries.
Standtothesideofthespreaderwhen
activatingthedumpswitch.
6.Swingthespinnerassemblybackintoplace
andsecureitwiththepreviouslyremoved
attachmentpinandcotterpin.
7.Connectthespinnerharnesstothemainwire
harness.
RemovingtheSpinner
Assembly
1.Positionthespreaderoveraat,drysurface.
2.Unplugthespinnerharnessfromthemainwire
harness.
3.Removethe2latchandcotterpinssecuringthe
spinnerassemblytothehopper(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.Latchpin3.Spinnerassembly
2.Cotterpin
4.Removethespinnerassembly.
DANGER
Thespinnerassemblyisheavyandcould
causeseriousinjuryifdropped.
Ensurethatyourfootingisstable,and
avoidremovingthespinnerassembly
nearslipperyorunevensurfaces.
5.Inserttheattachmentpinsandcotterpinsinto
thespinnerassemblyforstorage.
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InstallingthePintle-Chain
RestrictorPlate(Optional)
Pintle-ChainModelsOnly
Ifthespreaderowistoofast,installtherestrictor
plate.Ifthespreaderowistooslow,removethe
restrictorplate.
1.Unplugthepower/groundcableandthemain
harnessfromthewireharness.
2.Removethespinnerassembly;referto
RemovingtheSpinnerAssembly(page18).
3.Removetheplasticclipssecuringthefrontcover
tothehopper(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Plasticclip2.Frontcover
4.Carefullypullthecoverawayandunplugthe
coverharnessfromthemainwireharness.
5.Setthecoveraside.
6.Inserttherestrictorplateandsecureitwith2
boltsandlocknuts(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Restrictorplate
7.Positionthefrontcoverinplaceandconnectthe
coverharnesstothemainwireharness.
8.Securethefrontcovertothehopperusingthe
previouslyremovedplasticclips.
9.Connectthepower/groundcableandmain
harnesstothewireharness.
OperatingTips
•Knowtheareainwhichyouareworking;hidden
obstructionssuchascurbs,sidewalks,andpipes
candamagethespreaderorvehicle.
•Donotlettheicebuildup;alwaysstartassoon
aspossible.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhenspreading.
•Alwaysremembertospreadatasafespeed.
•Neverrideonorputbodypartsintothespreader
whileservicingoroperatingit.
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Maintenance
WARNING
Failuretoproperlymaintainthemachinecouldresultinprematurefailureofmachinesystems
causingpossibleharmtoyouorbystanders.
Keepthemachinewellmaintainedandingoodworkingorderasindicatedintheseinstructions.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheratchetstrapsandtightenasnecessary.
•Checkthepintle-chainconveyortension.
•Emptythecleanouttray.
Every20hours
•Greasethebearings.
•Greasethepintlechain(ModelVBS14210B,VBS15310B,andVBS15160Bonly).
•Tightenthehardware.
Beforestorage
•Unloadthespreader.
•Cleanandgreaseallofthebearings.
•Cleanandgreasethepintle-chain(ModelVBS14210BandVBS15310Bonly).
Lubrication
GreasingtheMachine
Every20hours—Greasethebearings.
Every20hours—Greasethepintlechain(Model
VBS14210B,VBS15310B,andVBS15160B
only).
Greaseallofthebearings,andpintlechainformodel
VBS14210B,VBS15310B,andVBS15160B,witha
general-purpose,lithium-basedgrease.
Miscellaneous
Maintenance
AdjustingthePintle-Chain
ConveyorTension
Pintle-ChainModelsOnly
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
thepintle-chainconveyortension.
1.Disconnectthepower/groundcableandmain
harnessfromthewireharness.
2.RemovethebackcovershowninFigure24.
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