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November 1, 2018 Lit. No. 70451, Rev. 06 V-Maxx™ G2 Hopper Spreader VX-1500 Owner's Manual Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the spreader. This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
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 Become familiar with and inform users about the WARNING warning and caution 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.
D6545 SERIAL NUMBER LABEL TrynEx International, LLC 531 Ajax Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071 Code Defi nition 2-Digit Year VX-1500 1.5 CU YD AUGER POLY HOPPER 2-Digit Month YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ 2-Digit Day 2-Digit Location Code XXXX 4-Digit Sequential Number ZZZZZ 5–7-Digit Assembly Part Number Lit.
SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION During the hopper installation we recommend Improper installation and operation could cause the addition of an OSHA compliant Backup personal injury and/or equipment and property Alarm. This alarm is required for OSHA damage. Read and understand labels and this governed employers.
SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY VENTILATION • Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in PARK WARNING 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 •...
SAFETY TORQUE CHART CAUTION Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners should be fi nger tight until instructed to tighten according to the 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)
Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as found on the driver-side cornerpost of vehicle. SPREADER SPECIFICATIONS Overall Empty Overall Capacity Hopper Length Length Weight Width Height Struck Model (in) (in) (lb) (in) (in) (yd³) VX-1500 89.5 Lit. No. 70451, Rev. 06 November 1, 2018...
Hopper Model Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR VX-1500 (1.5 yd³) 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 INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED 4. Adjust the spreader position to align the holes in the hopper frame with the frame mounting holes in the vehicle bed. If mounting holes are not already NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice drilled, refer to the hopper spreader Installation control season, verify that mounting devices Instructions for drilling instructions.
INSTALLING & REMOVING THE SPINNER ASSEMBLY INSTALL SPINNER ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE SPINNER ASSEMBLY HOPPER 1. Release the latch. Disconnect the wire harness. 1. Remove the 1/4" x 20" locking pin and hairpin 2. Swing the hood open. cotter, and open the cover. 3.
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 the 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;...
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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-1500 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 SPREADING TIPS DUMP FUNCTION • Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent The dump function allows the operator to activate the unmanageable levels of ice. auger to empty the hopper after use or load material into a walk-behind spreader. •...
REMOVING & STORING THE SPREADER REMOVE HOPPER FROM VEHICLE BED CAUTION Before lifting, verify that the hopper is empty 1. Remove the spinner assembly from the hopper of material. The lifting device must be able to body and set it aside. For instructions on how support the spreader's weight as shown in to remove the spinner assembly, see "Remove the spreader specifi...
MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE WARNING Never remove the spreader with material in • Wash unit after each use to prevent material the hopper. build-up and corrosion. NOTE: Do not spray water directly on the auger CAUTION bearing and seals. Disconnect electric power at spreader electrical wiring harness connection and •...
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 –...
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