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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

1. The controller is not plugged into the

wire harness.

1. Plug in the controller.

2. The electrical system is damaged.

2. Contact your authorized BOSS dealer.

The controller has no power.

3. A fuse is blown.

3. Replace the fuse.

1. The spreader and vehicle wire

harnesses are not connected.

1. Connect the wire harnesses.

The spreader motor does not work.

2. The controller is not plugged into the

wire harness.

2. Plug in the controller.

Material is spreading too fast.

1. The feed gate is open too much.

1. Move the feed gate lever to the

appropriate setting.

1. The spinner disk is stuck.

1. Refer to the Freeing a Clog section.

2. The spinner shaft is bent.

2. Inspect the spinner shaft and replace

it if damaged.

2 LED’s on the controller are flashing.

3. The spinner disk is contacting the

material deflector.

3. Clean off the material deflector.

1. There is a short between the controller

and the spreader.

1. Check the wire harness between the

spreader and controller. Repair or
replace it if damaged.

3 LED’s on the controller are flashing.

2. The spinner motor has an internal

short.

2. Replace the spinner motor.

1. The spreader is not connected to the

controller.

1. Connect the spreader to the controller.

2. The connection between the spreader

and controller connectors is bad.

2. Clean the connectors.

4 LED’s on the controller are flashing.

3. The spreader or controller are

connected to the wrong wire harness
connectors.

3. Ensure that the spreader and controller

are connected to the correct wire
harness connectors.

5 LED’s on the controller are flashing.

1. The battery voltage is low.

1. Increase the engine rpm and turn the

controller off then on again. If the
problem persists, turn off the vehicle
pump, lights, vibrator, and spreader,
increase the engine rpm, and let the
machine run for several minutes.
Check the voltage until your volt meter
reads 12 V, then turn the controller off
then on again.

6 LED’s on the controller are flashing.

1. The voltage regulator is bad.

1. Replace the voltage regulator.

7 LED’s on the controller are flashing.

1. The controller is overheating.

1. Turn the controller off until it cools

down.

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Summary of Contents for SNR24030

Page 1: ...Form No MSC24004 Rev A Owner s Manual Broadcast Spreader Snowrator and Snowrator MAG Part No SNR24030 Serial No 400000000 and Up Register at www bossplow com Original Instructions EN MSC24004 ...

Page 2: ...ant safety messages that you must follow to prevent accidents g000502 Figure 2 Safety alert symbol The safety alert symbol appears above information that alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and is followed by the word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazard...

Page 3: ...ner s Manual before operating or servicing the spreader Never put any part of your body between the spreader and the vehicle Overloading the spreader could result in an accident or damage Never exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR This spreader is restricted to the use of salt only Do not run other materials through the spreader Do not attempt to mount or remove the spreader with material i...

Page 4: ... stand or ride on the machine 3 Loss of control hazard do not overfill the machine 8 Warning the machine must be installed before filling 4 Warning turn the machine off before filling 9 Warning do not store materials in the machine 5 Warning empty the hopper and disconnect the power before installing or removing the machine 10 Warning turn the machine off and disconnect the power before servicing ...

Page 5: ...inch Important Ensure that the mounting bar is below the hardware slots when installing the mounting plates Use both brackets for the Snowrator Use the outer bracket only for the Snowrator MAG g382862 Figure 5 Snowrator g387680 Figure 6 Snowrator MAG 2 Install the upper mounting bracket using 2 bolts 5 16 18 x 1 inch and 2 nuts 5 16 18 inch g382867 Figure 7 3 Torque the fasteners to 15 N m 11 ft l...

Page 6: ...eader mounting flange on the mounting bar g382863 Figure 8 2 Pull back and lock the latch pin g382866 Figure 9 3 Rotate the spreader upright to the mounting hole and spring bracket Release the latch pin to secure the assembly g382859 Figure 10 g382860 Figure 11 6 ...

Page 7: ...383797 Figure 12 3 Insert the controller into the opening and secure it with 4 bolts 10 and nuts g383796 Figure 13 Installing the Controller on the Snowrator 1 Remove the cushion from the machine g319131 Figure 14 2 Remove the knockout panel on the control panel g382864 Figure 15 3 Insert the controller into the opening and secure it with 4 bolts 10 and nuts 7 ...

Page 8: ...ne harness connector 2 Controller connector 1 Connect the controller connector to the back side of the previously installed control and secure with cable ties 2 Connect the spreader side harness to the spreader connector Route this harness over the fender near the spreader latch pin 3 Secure any excess wires with cable ties 8 ...

Page 9: ...st button 4 Slow button 2 Power button 5 Fast button 3 Speed LED s Power button turns the spreader controller and spinner motor on or off Press once to turn the controller on Press again to turn the spinner motor on or off Hold the button to turn the controller off Blast button momentarily sends full power to the spinner motor as long as it is held Fast button increases the spinner motor speed Slo...

Page 10: ...off of the mounting bar g382945 Figure 21 Loading the Spreader Important Use only bag or bulk salt in the spreader Other materials could cause damage to the machine 1 Ensure that the spreader is securely mounted to your machine and is not over slippery or uneven terrain 2 Open the hopper cover 3 Determine the amount of material that you can safely transport in your spreader refer to Specifications...

Page 11: ...r knob counter clockwise to loosen the material deflector 2 Slide the material deflector into the desired position 3 Turn the material deflector knob clockwise to tighten the material deflector g382948 Figure 22 Unloading the Spreader 1 Position the spreader in the area where you want to deposit the material 2 Turn on the spreader controller and run the spreader until the hopper is empty Cleaning ...

Page 12: ...he spreader and controller Repair or replace it if damaged 3 LED s on the controller are flashing 2 The spinner motor has an internal short 2 Replace the spinner motor 1 The spreader is not connected to the controller 1 Connect the spreader to the controller 2 The connection between the spreader and controller connectors is bad 2 Clean the connectors 4 LED s on the controller are flashing 3 The sp...

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