Boss Snowplow VBX 6500, Owner'S Manual

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This product complies with all relevant European
directives; for details, please see the separate product
specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
BOSS Products limited consumer warranty and BOSS
Products commercial warranty policies are located at
www.bossplow.com.
Patents pending.
Introduction
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid
injury and product damage. You are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely.
You may contact BOSS directly at www.bossplow.com
for product safety and operation training materials,
accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to
register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine BOSS parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized BOSS
Dealer or BOSS Technical Service (1-800-286-4155)
and have the model and serial numbers of your
product ready.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the
model and serial numbers on the product. Write the
numbers in the space provided.
g029483
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.
g000502
Figure 2
1. Safety-alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
Preparation......................................................... 3
Operation............................................................ 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 7
Installing the Wire Harness ................................. 7
Mounting the Spreader ....................................... 9
Adjusting the Slide Stop...................................... 9
Installing the Tie-Down D-Rings........................ 10
Building and Installing the Spacer ......................11
Securing the Spreader.......................................11
Installing the Spinner Assembly .........................11
Installing the Spreader Controller...................... 12
Checking the Installation................................... 12
Product Overview ................................................... 13
Controls ........................................................... 13
Spreader Controller....................................... 14
Specifications .................................................. 15
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 15
Operation ................................................................ 16
Adjusting the Height of the Spinner
Assembly ...................................................... 16
Loading the Spreader ....................................... 16
Operating the Spreader .................................... 16
Freeing a Clog .................................................. 17
Adjusting the Material Deflectors ...................... 17
Unloading the Spreader.................................... 18
Removing the Spinner Assembly ...................... 18
Installing the Pintle-Chain Restrictor Plate
(Optional) ...................................................... 19
Operating Tips ................................................. 19
Maintenance ........................................................... 20
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 20
Lubrication .......................................................... 20
Greasing the Machine....................................... 20
Miscellaneous Maintenance................................. 20
Adjusting the Pintle-Chain Conveyor
Tension ......................................................... 20
Controller Status and Error Indicators ............... 22
Cleaning .............................................................. 24
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