background image

g266761

Figure 3

1.

Control module

5.

Vehicle-side power/ground
connector

9.

Red spade connector

13.

Fuse (150 A)

2.

Spreader-side main
harness

6.

Vehicle-side main harness
connector

10.

Red spade connector (with
inline fuse)

14.

Fuse block

3.

Spreader-side
power/ground connector

7.

White bullet connector

11.

Nuts (5/16 inch)

4.

Brown bullet connector

8.

Controller connector

12.

Power cable

8

 

Summary of Contents for VBX 6500

Page 1: ...Form No VBS14720 Rev A Owner s Manual VBX 6500 8000 9000 V Box Spreader Register at www bossplow com Original Instructions EN VBS14720 A ...

Page 2: ... 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 Har...

Page 3: ...wear appropriate personal protective equipment when loading unloading and servicing the spreader Wear substantial slip resistant footwear cold weather clothing hard hat safety glasses and dust protection Never disable remove or relocate any sensors or other components related to the operation of the air bags in your vehicle Operation Never put any part of your body between the spreader and the veh...

Page 4: ...d at all times Do not store material in the hopper Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or missing decalmsc14031b MSC14031 1 Warning read the Owner s Manual 6 Warning do not stand or ride on the machine 2 Loss of control hazard do not overfill the machine...

Page 5: ... VBS14306 1 Warning do not step here decalvbs14305b VBS14305 1 Cutting dismemberment hazard spinner keep hands clear decalvbs14307b VBS14307 1 Finger hand entanglement hazard pintle chain keep hands clear decalvbs14308b VBS14308 1 Entanglement hazard auger keep hands clear 5 ...

Page 6: ...chet straps must be secured at all times decalvbs14568b VBS14568 1 Dump switch decalvbs14569b VBS14569 1 Work light switch decalvbs14570b VBS14570 1 Finger hand entanglement hazard pintle chain keep hands clear 2 Entanglement hazard auger keep hands clear 6 ...

Page 7: ...to the location that you want to install the controller 4 Install the fuse block within 30 cm 12 inches of the battery and remove the fuse block cover 5 Connect the red power ground cable to the fuse block Figure 3 Note Ensure that the 150 A fuse is installed 6 Connect the power cable to the other end of the fuse block Figure 3 7 Install the cover onto the fuse block 8 Connect the power cable to t...

Page 8: ...nector 13 Fuse 150 A 2 Spreader side main harness 6 Vehicle side main harness connector 10 Red spade connector with inline fuse 14 Fuse block 3 Spreader side power ground connector 7 White bullet connector 11 Nuts 5 16 inch 4 Brown bullet connector 8 Controller connector 12 Power cable 8 ...

Page 9: ...th the truck box but the slide stop is not touching the rear bumper refer to Adjusting the Slide Stop page 9 g029486 Figure 5 1 Slide stop 4 Drill 4 holes 7 16 inch into the truck bed aligned with the slide stop holes 5 Secure the slide stop to the vehicle using 4 bolts 4 locknuts and 16 flat washers 3 8 inch Note Slide stop fasteners are not included 6 Torque the bolts to 28 N m 19 7 ft lb Adjust...

Page 10: ...7 Note Drill the holes through or near the frame cross members of the vehicle g029488 Figure 7 1 Back of the spreader leg to the D ring center 3 8 cm 1 1 2 inches 2 D ring center to the D ring center 129 5 cm 51 inches 2 Install the D rings as shown in Figure 8 and torque the bolts to 28 N m 19 7 ft lb g029489 Figure 8 1 Bolt 1 1 2 inch 4 Bedmount plate 2 Flat washer 3 8 inch 5 Flat washer 3 8 inc...

Page 11: ...roperty damage if it falls off the vehicle Ensure that the ratchet straps are securely attached to the spreader at all times 1 Connect the ratchet straps to the D rings around the upper edge of the spreader Figure 10 g029491 Figure 10 1 D ring 2 Ratchet straps 2 Cross the straps near the vehicle cab and attach them to the D rings opposite to them on the truck bed Figure 10 3 Attach the straps near...

Page 12: ...or 2 sheet metal screws Figure 12 g029493 Figure 12 1 Controller display 5 Mounting bracket 2 Sliding bracket 6 Pan head screws 3 Sheet metal screws 7 Thumb nut 4 Carriage bolt 2 Connect the controller display to the sliding bracket using 4 pan head screws Figure 12 3 Attach the sliding bracket to the mounting bracket using 2 carriage bolts and thumb nuts Figure 12 Note Position the controller scr...

Page 13: ...e material deflector controls the spread of materials you can adjust the controls to provide different spread patterns refer to Adjusting the Material Deflectors page 17 Dump Switch The dump switch activates the spreader and empties out the contents Press and hold the switch to empty the spreader CAUTION When outside of the vehicle cab this machine produces sound levels that can cause hearing loss...

Page 14: ...e feed speed determines how quickly material is pulled from the hopper Feeder display indicates the feed motor speed Start Stop button turns the feeder spinner and vibrator if active motors on or off Unit type display indicates if the control module is set for auger or pintle chain mode Mode button switches between the main screen and the adjustment screen Spinner display indicates the spinner mot...

Page 15: ...eight 97 cm 38 inches 97 cm 38 inches 124 5 cm 49 inches Hopper width 124 5 cm 49 inches 123 cm 48 1 4 inches 122 cm 48 inches Weight empty 250 kg 550 lb with auger 272 kg 600 lb with pintle chain 272 kg 600 lb with auger 295 kg 650 lb with pintle chain 322 kg 710 lb with auger 345 kg 760 lb with pintle chain Capacity 1 2 m3 1 5 yd3 1 5 m3 2 yd3 2 3 m3 3 yd3 Attachments Accessories A selection of ...

Page 16: ...R or gross axle weight rating GAWR 1 Ensure that the spreader is securely mounted to the vehicle and that the top screen is installed and closed 2 Remove the tarp 3 Determine the amount of material that you can safely transport using the GVWR GAWR of the vehicle and the following table Material Type Weight Range Fine salt 1 121 to 1 281 kg m3 1 890 to 2 160 lb yd3 Coarse salt 721 to 961 kg m3 1 21...

Page 17: ...off the machine when a jam first occurs Note The spreader is designed to automatically free clogs 2 If JAM STUCK appears in the feeder or spinner display push the Start Stop button Note If the machine does not clear the clog after several attempts the motor goes into a cooldown mode for 3 minutes 3 If the clog is not cleared automatically disconnect the spreader wire harness and manually free the ...

Page 18: ...s Stand to the side of the spreader when activating the dump switch 6 Swing the spinner assembly back into place and secure it with the previously removed attachment pin and cotter pin 7 Connect the spinner harness to the main wire harness Removing the Spinner Assembly 1 Position the spreader over a flat dry surface 2 Unplug the spinner harness from the main wire harness 3 Remove the 2 latch and c...

Page 19: ...arness 5 Set the cover aside 6 Insert the restrictor plate and secure it with 2 bolts and locknuts Figure 23 g266857 Figure 23 1 Restrictor plate 7 Position the front cover in place and connect the cover harness to the main wire harness 8 Secure the front cover to the hopper using the previously removed plastic clips 9 Connect the power ground cable and main harness to the wire harness Operating T...

Page 20: ...the pintle chain conveyor tension Empty the cleanout tray Every 20 hours Grease the bearings Grease the pintle chain Model VBS14210B VBS15310B and VBS15160B only Tighten the hardware Before storage Unload the spreader Clean and grease all of the bearings Clean and grease the pintle chain Model VBS14210B and VBS15310B only Lubrication Greasing the Machine Every 20 hours Grease the bearings Every 20...

Page 21: ...jam nuts on the sides of the spreader Figure 26 g036955 Figure 26 1 Take up bolt 2 Jam nut 5 Turn the left take up bolt clockwise 1 to 3 revolutions 6 Turn the right take up bolt clockwise 1 to 3 revolutions 7 Check the chain tension and repeat steps 5 and 6 until the desired tension is reached Note Do not overtighten the pintle chain as it could lead to premature wear and spreader failure 8 Tight...

Page 22: ...k down when the controller is powered up g029508 Figure 28 Vib Error icon indicates that the vibrator is disconnected or not running properly g029509 Figure 29 Feeder Error or Spinner Error icon indicates that the feeder or spinner motor is disconnected or that there is a circuit issue g029510 Figure 30 Feeder Jam or Spinner Jam icon indicates that the feeder or spinner has encountered an obstacle...

Page 23: ... Error indicates that a rear light is burnt out or disconnected g266813 Figure 35 Open Box icon indicates that the top screen is open The spreader does not run until the screen is closed Note You must press the Start Stop button again to start the machine g029516 Figure 36 Low Voltage icon indicates that the vehicle is not supplying enough voltage to run the spreader continuously g029517 Figure 37...

Page 24: ...l require at least 2 people g029518 Figure 39 1 Cleanout tray 4 Remove any material from the tray 5 Insert the tray into the spreader 6 Connect the power ground cable and main harness to the wire harness Storage 1 Unload the spreader refer to Unloading the Spreader page 18 2 Remove the spreader from the truck using the lift bars Product Overview page 13 3 Wash and rinse the entire unit 4 Clean and...

Page 25: ...roller Low Voltage Error There is a battery with an X in the center of the controller screen Module Status Possible Cause Corrective Action 1 The battery is low 1 Charge the battery 1 2 The LED is solid red 2 The alternator is not functioning 2 Replace the alternator Communication Error There is a large X in the center of the controller screen Module Status Possible Cause Corrective Action 1 The p...

Page 26: ... The LED is solid green 1 The button on the controller is stuck 1 Replace the controller 2 The dump switch is stuck 2 Replace the dump switch 2 3 The LED is quickly flashing red 3 The work light switch is stuck 3 Replace the work light switch Top Screen Error There is an open box icon in the center of the controller screen Module Status Possible Cause Corrective Action 1 The top screen is open 1 C...

Page 27: ... Error Module Status Possible Cause Corrective Action 1 The circuit between the module and the vibrator is open 1 Check for disconnected wires and connect them 2 There is a short in the wires to the vibrator 2 Replace the vibrator wire harness 1 3 The LED is solid green 3 The vibrator is not functioning 3 Replace the vibrator Feeder Error The left side of the controller screen says Feeder Error Mo...

Page 28: ...d time disconnect the power to the spreader and free the jam manually Feeder Motor Cool Error The left side of the controller screen says Feeder Motor Cool and there is a fan icon Module Status Possible Cause Corrective Action 1 The LED is solid green 1 The feeder circuit has reached Feeder Jam Stuck 7 times without freeing itself 1 Let the spreader feed motor cool for 3 minutes then turn the cont...

Page 29: ... side of the controller screen says Spinner Jam Module Status Possible Cause Corrective Action 1 The LED is solid green 1 The spinner is jammed 1 Allow the spinner to clear the jam The spinner will pulse forward 5 times Spinner Jam Stuck The left side of the controller screen says Spinner Jam Stuck Module Status Possible Cause Corrective Action 1 The LED is solid green 1 The spinner is jammed and ...

Page 30: ...odule Status Possible Cause Corrective Action 1 The LED is solid green 1 The spinner circuit has reached Spinner Jam Stuck 7 times without freeing itself 1 Let the spreader spinner motor cool for 3 minutes then turn the controller off and on again or disconnect the power to the spreader and free the jam manually 30 ...

Page 31: ...Notes ...

Page 32: ......

Reviews: