Boss Snowplow TGS 300, Owner'S Manual

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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.
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Figure 9
2. Secure the spreader hitch to the vehicle hitch
using the clevis pin and cotter hairpin.
3. Hook 1 end of the ratchet straps to the holes on
the back of the spreader frame (
Figure 6 ).
4. Slide the free ends of the ratchet straps between
the bumper and tailgate on your vehicle and
attach them to a solid point on the truck frame
rail.
Note:
You may have to drill a hole in the truck
frame rail to attach them.
5. Plug the spreader harness into the vehicle wire
harness at the bumper.
Loading the Spreader
Important:
Only use dry salt in the spreader.
Other materials could cause damage to the
machine.
1. Ensure that the spreader is securely mounted to
your vehicle and is not over slippery or uneven
terrain.
2. Remove the hopper cover.
3. Determine the amount of material that you
can safely transport in your spreader; refer to
Specifications (page 8) .
4. Fill the hopper.
Note:
Have 2 people lift bags weighing more
than 18 kg (40 lb).
5. Install the hopper cover.
Operating the Spreader
DANGER
Hands, feet, and clothing can get caught in
the moving parts of the spreader and cause
serious bodily injury and loss of limbs.
Keep your hands, feet, and clothing away from
the moving spinner and attachment points.
CAUTION
The spreader throws material at a high speed
that could cause minor injuries to bystanders.
Bystanders should stay a minimum of 7.6 m
(25 ft) away from operating spreaders.
1. Flip the O
N
/O
FF SWITCH
to the O
N
position.
Note:
Always check for bystanders before
starting 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 B
LAST
switch to momentarily increase the speed of the
spinner motor.
4. Flip the O
N
/O
FF SWITCH
to the O
FF
position when
you are finished spreading to stop the spreader.
Freeing a Clog
The red LED on the spreader controller will illuminate
when debris gets wedged in the spreader and the
controller is overloaded.
1. If the red LED illuminates, quickly pulse the
B
LAST
button.
2. If the clog is not cleared automatically,
disconnect the spreader wire harness and
manually free the clog.
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