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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

1. The battery connections are corroded.

1. Clean the battery connections.

2. The 40 amp in-line fuse in the vehicle

side harness in bad.

2. Replace the fuse.

The controller has no power (the green
LED is not on).

3. The controller is not plugged into the

vehicle side harness.

3. Plug in the controller.

1. The spreader and vehicle wire

harnesses are not connected.

1. Connect the wire harnesses.

2. The controller is not plugged into the

vehicle side harness.

2. Plug in the controller.

The spinner motor does not work.

3. The spinner motor is not connected to

the spreader side harness.

3. Contact your Authorized Service

Dealer.

The red LED is lit on the controller.

1. The spreader is jammed.

1. Refer to the Freeing a Clog section.

1. The connection between the auger and

spinner and the motor shaft is bad.

1. Contact your Authorized Service

Dealer.

The spinner motor works but the spinner
and auger are not turning.

2. The connection between the motor

shaft and the motor hub is bad.

2. Contact your Authorized Service

Dealer.

Summary of Contents for TGS 1100

Page 1: ... Iron Mountain MI 49801 United States Form No TGS10987 Rev G Owner s Manual TGS 600 and 1100 Tailgate Spreader Part No TGS06000 Part No TGS11000 G031004 Register at bossplow com Original Instructions EN TGS10987 G ...

Page 2: ... Write the numbers in the space provided G031005 1 Figure 1 1 Serial number location Model No Serial No This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight info...

Page 3: ...l tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs For vehicle mounted spreaders always follow the manufacturer s recommendations for proper parking procedures Always wear your seatbelt while operating a motor vehicle Do not exceed 22 5 km h 14 mph while spreading This spreader has an operating sound level below 70 dBA Never put any part of your body between the spreader and the vehicle Overloadin...

Page 4: ...g all operators should be trained before operating the machine 5 Warning empty the hopper and disconnect the power before installing or removing the machine 8 Warning the machine must be installed before filling 3 Loss of control hazard do not overfill the machine 6 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 9 Warning do not store materials in the machine TGS05895 1 Cutt...

Page 5: ...igure 3 to the center of your vehicle s rear bumper with a cable tie 2 Route the wire harness along the driver side frame rail and into the engine compartment and secure it with cable ties Note Keep the wire harness away from any hot or moving parts 3 Insert the controller connector through the firewall and into the vehicle cab and secure it with cable ties Note Route the connector to the location...

Page 6: ...r hitch with the hole in the hitch of your vehicle Figure 6 Note If the spreader contacts the bumper of your vehicle slide the spreader out and align the first hole of the spreader hitch instead DANGER The spreader is heavy and could cause serious injury if dropped Ensure that your footing is stable and avoid lifting the spreader on slippery or uneven surfaces G031009 Figure 6 3 Secure the spreade...

Page 7: ...ch washer 1 2 inch and locknut 1 2 inch and torque the bolts to 76 Nm 56 ft lb Figure 5 2 Slide the RT3 hitch into the receiver hitch of your vehicle and line up the second hole on the spreader hitch with the hole in the hitch of your vehicle Figure 9 Note If the spreader contacts the bumper of your vehicle slide the spreader out and align the first hole of the spreader hitch instead G03101 1 Figu...

Page 8: ...h and locknuts 3 8 inch and torque the bolts to 27 Nm 19 7 ft lb Figure 7 Note Attach the arms so that the stabilizer pads contact your truck bed 9 Rotate the pads on the stabilizer arms until they are tight against your truck bed and tighten the jam nut to secure them Figure 7 10 Slide the ends of the ratchet straps between your vehicle s bumper and tailgate and attach them to a solid point on th...

Page 9: ... mounting bracket from the controller Figure 13 1 2 3 1 3 2 G031015 Figure 13 1 Mounting bracket bolt 3 Sheet metal screw 2 Mounting bracket 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the vehicle using 2 sheet metal screws Figure 13 3 Attach the controller to the mounting bracket with the previously removed bolts Note Position the controller screen so that it is clearly visible to the driver 4 Connect the w...

Page 10: ...erial Deflector The material deflector controls the spread of materials you can adjust the controls to provide different spread patterns refer to Adjusting the Material Deflectors page 15 Spreader Controller The spreader controller lets you operate your spreader and displays information about your machine 1 2 3 4 5 6 G031017 Figure 15 1 BLAST button 4 Yellow LED 2 ON OFF button 5 Red LED 3 Green L...

Page 11: ...ntroller is on and the spinner motor is turning Yellow LED indicates that the BLAST switch is active Red LED indicates that the spreader is clogged and the controller is being overloaded Specifications Note Specifications and design are subject to change without notice TGS 600 TGS 1100 Hopper height 65 cm 25 75 inches 86 cm 34 inches Hopper width 97 cm 38 inches 112 cm 44 inches Hopper depth 53 cm...

Page 12: ...er controller is in the OFF position 2 Slide the hitch of the spreader into the receiver hitch of your vehicle and line up the second hole on the spreader hitch with the hole in the hitch of your vehicle Figure 17 Note If the spreader contacts the bumper of your vehicle slide the spreader out and align the first hole of the spreader hitch instead DANGER The spreader is heavy and could cause seriou...

Page 13: ...e the top pin of the RT3 attachment Figure 20 1 2 G031020 3 Figure 20 1 RT3 hitch hook 3 Step here 2 Bottom pin 7 Grip the spreader firmly and step on the leg assembly to rotate it back until the bottom pin of the RT3 attachment clears the hook on the RT3 hitch Figure 20 DANGER The spreader is heavy and could cause serious injury if dropped Ensure that your footing is stable and avoid lifting the ...

Page 14: ...l they are tight against your truck bed and tighten the jam nut to secure them 7 Slide the ends of the ratchet straps between your vehicle s bumper and tailgate and attach them to a solid point on the truck frame rail 8 Step on the leg assembly wheels to pivot them and stow them under the leg assembly Figure 23 G031257 1 Figure 23 1 Leg assembly wheels 9 Remove the weather caps from both the vehic...

Page 15: ...g the spreader 2 Use the speed dial to set your desired spinner speed Note The spinner speed will determine how quickly the material is spread as well as how far it is thrown 3 While spreading you can press the BLAST switch to momentarily increase the speed of the spinner motor 4 Flip the ON OFF SWITCH to the OFF position when you are finished spreading to stop the spreader Freeing a Clog The red ...

Page 16: ...spreader or vehicle Do not let the ice build up always start as soon as possible Always wear your seatbelt when spreading Always remember to spread at a safe speed Spreading faster can be hard on your vehicle as its load is greatly increased Never ride on or put body parts into the spreader while servicing or operating it 16 ...

Page 17: ... harnesses 2 The controller is not plugged into the vehicle side harness 2 Plug in the controller The spinner motor does not work 3 The spinner motor is not connected to the spreader side harness 3 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer The red LED is lit on the controller 1 The spreader is jammed 1 Refer to the Freeing a Clog section 1 The connection between the auger and spinner and the motor sh...

Page 18: ...Notes ...

Page 19: ...cts repaired or altered by anyone other than an authorized BOSS Products dealer 3 Products which have been subject to misuse negligence accident improper installation maintenance care or storage 4 Products mounted on vehicles other than those listed in the BOSS Snowplow Application Chart and Selection Guide 5 BOSS Products does not assume liability for damage to your motor vehicle resulting from t...

Page 20: ...nce accident improper installation maintenance care or storage 4 Products mounted on vehicles other than those listed in the BOSS Snowplow Application Chart and Selection Guide 5 BOSS Products does not assume liability for damage to your motor vehicle resulting from the attachment or use of any BOSS products Vehicle risk is the sole responsibility of the purchaser Limits of BOSS Products Liability...

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