BOSSCO WBS15900 User manual

SNOWPLOW
A Division of Northern Star Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 787 Iron Mountain, MI 49801-0787
ISO 9001:2008 REGISTERED
bossplow.com
WBS15900 BROADCAST SPREADER
OWNERS MANUAL
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
PARTS LIST
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Assembly
1. Remove spreader and components from carton.
Place Hopper on it’s front panel, insert two (2) 1/4-20
x 1/2” Hex Head Bolts through the Leg, flattened end of
Handle Brace, and holes in Hopper as shown. Install
Lockwashers and Nuts but leave them loose to ease
assembly. Repeat on opposite side.
2. Slide Wheels onto each end of Axle with the longer
portion of the wheel facing the hopper. Secure Wheels
with 3/16” dia. x 2” Cotter Pins.
3. Install Control Tube between the Control Tube
Braces and secure with (2) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” Hex
Bolts, Lockwashers, and nuts.
5. Slide the ends of the Control Tube Braces over the
studs on the Shutoff Bar Brackets, secure with Cotter
Pins. Attached opposite end of Control Tube to the
Handle Lever using 1/4 dia. Clevis and Cotter Pin. Make
sure Handle Lever operates freely. Tighten all Nuts left
loose in Step 1.
4. Stand spreader upright on Wheels. Attach Upper
Handle assembly to Handle Brace (make sure Handle
is positioned as shown) using (4) 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” Hex
Bolts, (4) Lock Washers, and (4) Nuts. Tighten securely.
Install Handle Grips onto Upper Handle. Slide Handle
Lever assembly between Handle Brackets and secure
with 1/4 dia, Clevis and Cotter Pin. Make sure Lever
pivots freely.
Leg
1/4-20 x 1/2”
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Nut
Handle Brace
3/16 x 2”
Cotter Pin
Drive Wheel
Lock
Washer
Nut
Handle Lever
Assembly
Handle Grip
Cotter Pin
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Hex Bolt
1/4” Dia. Clevis
Pin
Nut
Lock
Washer
1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
Hex Bolt
1/4” Dia.
Clevis
Pin
Cotter
Pin
Cotter
Pin
Control Tube
Brace
Cotter
Pin
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1. Before filling Hopper, make sure spreader Handle Lever is in the “OFF” position. Always fill spreader on walk or drive,
not on the lawn.
1. Never store unused material in spreader. Return unused product to its original container.
2. Set Rate Slide on the highest number, open spreader and spin Wheels to remove excess material.
3. Wash out Hopper thoroughly after each use to remove material clinging to surfaces. Pay close attention to area
between the Shutoff Bar and Hopper. Allow spreader to completely dry.
4. Oil bottom of Hopper, Control Housing Spring and Agitators at the Center Bearing. Lubricate Axle Bearings with grease.
Store spreader in open position.
2. Loosen Rate Control Knobs and move the Tie Bar to the desired setting. If setting is not known, try different settings until
desired results are achieved. Retighten knobs after setting is made.
3. Always push spreader, do not pull. Start spreader in motion and as it passes over the area to be treated, push handle
Lever to the “ON” position. Close Handle Lever at the end of each pass.
4. Operate spreader at 2-1/2 MPH pace. (18 feet in 5 seconds)
5. Apply two header strips at each end of area to treated and then proceed lengthwise between the header strips.
Be sure to overlap the wheel tracks slightly to prevent missed strips.
6. Apply Ice melt prior to the storm to reduce unmanageable levels of ice and snow.
Maintenance
Operation
3.
Assembly
6. To check spreader for completed shutoff, pull the Handle Lever back to the “OFF” position. Turn spreader over to see if
the Shutoff Bar completely covers the holes in the bottom of the Hopper. If not, stand the spreader upright on Wheels. Push
the Handle Lever forward to the “ON” position. Loosen the Bolts in the Hopper holding the Handle Brace and the front of
the Hopper. Retighten Bolts and check the shutoff.
“Open” Position
Oil
Oil Grease
Grease
Oil

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Warranty
BOSS PRODUCTS LIMITED CONSUMER WARRANTY
What this warranty covers: This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship except as set forth below. The axle
gear, gear support, pinion gear, axle, and axle bearings have a limited lifetime warranty to be free of defects in materials.
Who is covered: The original purchaser from an authorized BOSS Products dealer.
For how long: 2 years parts and labor from the date of purchase.
What BOSS Products will do: BOSS Products will, at its sole option, repair or replace defective parts at no charge.
What you must do for warranty service: To obtain warranty service, purchaser must return the defective product to any
authorized BOSS Products dealer (preferably the one from whom the product was purchased) within the warranty period.
Purchaser must be able to verify the original purchase date. All transportation costs to and from the dealer will be the
responsibility of the purchaser. To locate the authorized BOSS dealer nearest to you, call toll free [phone]. Or use
the Dealer Locator at www.bossplow.com/dealer-locator.
What is not covered:
1. Expendable parts such as tires, hand grips, nuts, bolts, etc.
2. Parts repaired or altered by anyone other than an authorized BOSS Products dealer.
3. Parts which have been allowed to corrode, subject to misuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, care or storage.
Limits of BOSS Products Liability are:
BOSS PRODUCTS LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS. BOSS
PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER,
EVEN IF DAMAGES ARE CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT OF BOSS PRODUCTS. THE FOREGOING
WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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Prize Lawn Part Number Part DescriptionBOSS Part Number
WALK-BEHIND SPREADER, BROADCAST
HANDLE GRIPS,WBS
BRACE, CONTROL TUBE,WBS,DROP
SUPP LEG, WBS, DROP
CONTROL TUBE,WBS,DROP
HARDWARE KIT,WBS,DROP
COVER,HOPPER,WBS,DROP
OWNER’S MANUAL,WBS,DROP
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1. Spreader model number 2. Spreader name 3. Part number 4. Name of part as shown
Part of our service is providing replacement parts. Parts may be obtained through your local distributor.
Be sure to give:
BOSS PRODUCTS
PO BOX 787
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
P: 906.776.3406 | F: 906.779.4218
If your local Distributor cannot supply parts, contact:
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Part List Model WBS15900