Page 1
November 1, 2018 Lit. No. 70488, Rev. 02 V-Maxx™ G2 Hopper Spreader VX-4210 Owner's Manual Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing spreader. A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC...
PREFACE This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with When service is necessary, bring your hopper the safety information, operation, and maintenance of spreader to your distributor. They know your spreader your new hopper spreader. Please read this manual best and are interested in your complete satisfaction.
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Please become familiar with the warning and caution WARNING labels on the spreader. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or NOTE: If labels are missing or cannot be read, see serious personal injury.
WHEN NOT IN USE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL TrynEx International, LLC 531 Ajax Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071 Code Defi nition VX-4210 4.2 CU YD AUGER POLY HOPPER 2-Digit Year 2-Digit Month YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ 2-Digit Day 2-Digit Location Code XXXX 4-Digit Sequential Number ZZZZZ 5–7-Digit Assembly Part Number...
SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION During the hopper spreader installation we Improper installation and operation could cause recommend the addition of an OSHA compliant personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. Backup Alarm. This alarm is required for Read and understand labels and this Owner's Manual OSHA governed employers.
SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY VENTILATION WARNING • Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in PARK or in gear to prevent others from starting the Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. vehicle during installation or service. Breathing these fumes, even in low concentrations, can cause death.
SAFETY TORQUE CHART CAUTION Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners should be fi nger tight until instructed to tighten according to torque chart. Use standard methods and practices when attaching spreader, including proper personal protective safety equipment. Recommended Fastener Torque Chart Inch Fasteners Grade 5 and Grade 8 Torque (ft-lb) Torque (ft-lb)
WARNING Hopper Model Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR VX-4210 (4.2 ratings as found on the driver-side door cornerpost of the vehicle. See Loading section to determine maximum volumes of spreading material.
MOUNTING THE SPREADER 3. Adjust the spreader position to align the holes in INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED the hopper frame and rear stop bracket with the mounting holes in the vehicle bed. If mounting holes NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice are not already drilled, refer to the hopper spreader control season, verify that mounting devices Installation Instructions for drilling instructions.
POSITIONING THE SPINNER ASSEMBLY CHANGING FROM NORMAL OPERATING WARNING POSITION TO STORAGE/DUMP POSITION The spinner harness must be disconnected before the spinner assembly is moved into the 1. Disconnect the spinner harness from the spinner storage/dump position. harness plug, and install the plug covers. CHANGING FROM STORAGE/DUMP 2.
OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL If any button is pressed on the control, it will wake and WARNING check again for spreader connection. If no spreader Never operate equipment when under the is detected, it will act as previously described. If a infl...
OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CONTROLLING MATERIAL APPLICATION Ready Mode Vehicle ignition is set to ACC or ON; cab control is OFF. The material application settings can be adjusted Control has power. Spreader is detected. while spreader is ON or OFF. Settings are shown by the indicator lights around the control knobs.
OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CAB CONTROL CODES Setup Codes Code Defi nition Procedure Calibrate the Empty Hopper setting. With control in ON mode, press and hold the left control knob until the Cb code displays. Calibration cycle is automatic.* Clear calibration data for Empty Hopper Press the right control knob to clear all calibration data during the setting;...
Page 18
OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CAB CONTROL CODES continued Error Codes – Spreader Operation Stopped Code Defi nition Possible Cause Suggested Solution Hopper overload – Drive system has high current. Inspect auger; clear material jam, or fi x auger as software trip.
OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL SETUP PROCEDURES Adjust LED Brightness Level (LS and SL Codes) Calibrate Empty Hopper Setting The brightness setting of the cab control lights can be (Cb and EH Codes) adjusted from 1 to 16. The factory default setting is 8. Calibrating the empty hopper setting enables the cab 1.
The spreader is automatically able to sense and clear A heavy-duty vibrator is standard equipment on the material jams. The sensitivity level of the auto-reverse model VX-4210 spreader. Turn the vibrator ON as feature is adjustable. needed to keep dense material fl owing and prevent bridging of material in the hopper.
OPERATING THE SPREADER ADJUSTABLE SPINNER The spreader is equipped with an adjustable spinner to assist in more precise material application. The spinner plate gives the operator control of whether the material spreads to the right, left, or is centered. Before operating the spreader, spread some material in a clear area where the spread pattern can be easily observed to see how it changes with fi...
OPERATING THE SPREADER SPREADING TIPS DUMP FUNCTION • Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent WARNING unmanageable levels of ice. The spinner harness must be disconnected before the spinner assembly is moved into the • Never exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) when spreading. storage/dump position.
REMOVING & STORING THE SPREADER REMOVE HOPPER FROM VEHICLE BED 4. Remove the mounting hardware from the frame mounting holes and the tie-downs straps from the frame corners. WARNING Never remove the spreader with material in Round Holes the hopper. (two per side) WARNING The spinner harness must be disconnected...
MAINTENANCE AFTER FIRST USE WARNING Never remove the spreader with material in Tighten all mounting fasteners. the hopper. AFTER EACH USE CAUTION • Wash unit after each use to prevent material Disconnect electric power at spreader build-up and corrosion. electrical wiring harness connection and tag out if required before servicing or performing NOTE: Do not spray water directly on the auger maintenance.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS VEHICLE HARNESS DIAGRAM Cab Control 18 ga Red 4-Way Connector To Vehicle Switched Accessory Vehicle Control Harness To Vehicle CHMSL Signal (tap located in cab) Connectors 18 ga Shielded Twisted-Pair Cable 6 ga Red 100A Fuse 4 ga Red 18 ga Black Vehicle 4 ga Black...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please see your authorized dealer for service. The Before servicing the spreader: troubleshooting reference table below may guide you • Review all safety information. in diagnosing the issue. • Confi rm that all electrical connections are tight and clean. For a reference table of the cab control error codes, see the Operating the Spreader –...
Page 28
U.S. patents: 7,400,058; 7,737,576, and other patents pending. TrynEx International offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ® ) or unregistered (™) trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, LLC: SnowEx , V-Maxx™. ® Printed in U.S.A.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the VX-4210 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers