Boss Snowplow TGS 800, Owner'S Manual, Page: 8 / 24

Installing the Slide-In
Attachment
1. Mount the slide-in attachment to the spreader
using 4 bolts (1/2 inch) and locknuts (1/2 inch)
and torque the bolts to 76 Nm (56 ft-lb) as shown
in
Figure 4 .
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Figure 4
1. Spinner guard 3. Bolt (1/2 inch)
2. Locknut (1/2 inch) 4. Slide-in attachment
2. Mount the spinner guard to the spreader using
the 2 existing bolts (3/8 inch) and locknuts (3/8
inch) and torque the bolts to 27 Nm (19.7 ft-lb)
as shown in
Figure 4 .
Mounting the Spreader
with the Slide-In Attachment
1. Attach the D-ring end of the ratchet straps to
the upper holes on the outside of the spreader
frame using a bolt (1/2 inch), washer (1/2 inch),
and locknut (1/2 inch) and torque the bolts to 76
Nm (56 ft-lb) as shown in
Figure 5 .
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Figure 5
1. Locknut (1/2 inch) 3. Washer (1/2 inch)
2. Ratchet strap 4. Bolt (1/2 inch)
2. Slide the hitch on 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 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.
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Figure 6
3. Secure the spreader hitch to the vehicle hitch
using the clevis pin and cotter hairpin.
4. Attach the stabilizer arms to the spreader frame
using 8 bolts (3/8 inch) and 8 locknuts (3/8 inch),
and torque the bolts to 27 Nm (19.7 ft-lb) as
shown in
Figure 7 .
Note:
Attach the arms so that the stabilizer
pads contact your truck bumper.
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Figure 7
1. Locknut (3/8 inch) 3. Stabilizer arm
2. Bolt (3/8 inch) 4. Stabilizer pad
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