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Boss Snowplow MSC20100 Installation Instructions Manual

60 gallon pre-wet system vbx 6500/8000/9000 or forge 1.0/1.5/2.0 spreaders
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Safety
•
Use a 500 kg (1/2 ton) minimum lifting device to
move heavy spreader components.
•
Never put any part of your body between the
spreader and the vehicle.
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.
1. Warning—read the Owner's Manual.
2. Warning—receive training before operating the machine.
3. Fire hazard—do not fill the tank with flammable liquids.
© 2023—BOSS Products
2010 The Boss Way
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
60 Gallon Pre-Wet System
VBX 6500/8000/9000 or Forge 1.0/1.5/2.0 Spreaders
Part No. MSC20100
MSC20112
Register at www.bossplow.com.
•
Do not attempt to mount or remove the spreader
or kit with material in it.
•
Turn the vehicle and spreader off before filling,
mounting, removing, servicing, or cleaning the kit.
•
Do not store material in the tank.
4. Warning—wear eye protection.
5. Falling hazard—empty the tank before lifting the spreader; do
not lift the spreader with liquid in the tank.
6. Falling hazard—ensure that the straps are in place when
transporting the tank.
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Form No. MSC20230 Rev A
Installation Instructions
decalmsc20112
*MSC20230*

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  • Page 1 Form No. MSC20230 Rev A 60 Gallon Pre-Wet System VBX 6500/8000/9000 or Forge 1.0/1.5/2.0 Spreaders Part No. MSC20100 Installation Instructions Safety • Do not attempt to mount or remove the spreader or kit with material in it. • Use a 500 kg (1/2 ton) minimum lifting device to •...

  • Page 2: Installation

    Installation • For Forge spreaders, remove the bolts securing the rear cover to the hopper (Figure This manual is used for installation on the VBX and Forge spreaders. Illustrations may vary. Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
  • Page 3 Complete one of the procedures below. • VBX 8000/9000 models only: loosely mount the 8 L-brackets to the rails near each spreader leg using 16 bolts (3/8 inch) and 8 tap plates (Figure • VBX 6500 models only: loosely mount the 6 L-brackets to the rails near each spreader leg using 12 bolts (3/8 inch) and 6 tap plates (Figure...
  • Page 4 Installing the Spray Nozzle Connect the spray nozzle, quick coupler, and bulkhead to the nozzle mounting bracket as shown in Figure g436607 Figure 7 1. Lag bolt (5/16 inch) 2. L-bracket g223377 Tighten the fasteners on the L-brackets and tank Figure 8 straps.

  • Page 5: Installing The Pump

    g223379 Figure 10 g225448 1. Bolt (3/8 inch) 2. Nut (3/8 inch) Figure 12 1. Plug (discard) 3. Nut (3/8 inch) • For VBX pintle chain spreaders, mount 2. Bolt (3/8 inch) the bracket to the top of the pintle chain assembly as shown in Figure Tighten all of the fasteners.
  • Page 6 g223385 Figure 16 g223382 Figure 14 1. Bolt 3. Nut 2. Pump bracket 1. Bolt (#10 x 3/4 inch) 3. Grommet plate 2. Rubber grommet 4. Nylon nut (#10) Remove and discard the 4 bolts and nuts securing the right spinner-assembly pin lock Insert the rubber grommet into the opening on and bearing cover to the pintle chain assembly the grommet plate...
  • Page 7 g223385 Figure 18 g224964 Figure 20 1. Bolt (1/2 inch) 3. Nut (1/2 inch) 2. Pump bracket 1. Nylon nut (#10) 4. Washer (#10) 2. Pump bracket 5. Bolt (#10 x 1-1/4 inches) 3. Pump Tighten the fasteners. Install a 90° hose fitting onto both sides of the pump (Figure 19).
  • Page 8 For VBX Spreaders For auger spreaders, slide 1 of the edge covers onto the opening in the auger assembly as shown in Figure g224965 Figure 22 1. Rubber grommet 3. Pump connector wire 2. 45 cm (18 inch) hose Connect the pump connector and cover harness g223392 to the control module (Figure...
  • Page 9 g223388 Figure 28 g224963 Figure 26 1. Plug 2. Control module 1. 90° hose fitting Connect the pump connector to the control module (Figure 28). Secure the pump to the pump bracket using 4 bolts (#10 x 1-1/4 inches), washers, and nylon Secure the 45 cm (18 inch) hose from the spray nuts (Figure...
  • Page 10 Connecting the Ball Valve Install a 90° hose fitting on both sides of the filter (Figure 32). and Filter Attach the 3 hose clips to the long tank hose and secure them to the underside of the frame rail using 3 bolts (1/4 x 1 inch) and nuts (Figure 30).
  • Page 11 Note: Mount the filter to the filter bracket using 2 bolts Ensure that the hose is routed under the (1/4 x 3 inches) and nuts (Figure 34), then frame rail and out the side near the filter. continue to step 5. g224972 Figure 36 g224970...
  • Page 12 Attach the previously removed spinner Install a straight hose fitting onto the top of the assembly; refer to your spreader Owner’s ball valve (Figure 31). Manual. Secure the 9.5 cm (4-3/4 inches) hose to the Connect the spreader power/ground cable to the straight hose fitting with a hose clamp (Figure main wire harness.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation The pre-wet system is only active when it is highlighted on the controller. When the system is active, it sprays the brine solution whenever the spreader Filling the Tank feeder-motor is active. Clean around the tank cap (Figure 41). Activating the Pre-Wet System To activate the pre-wet system, press the Mode button on the controller...
  • Page 14 On the pre-wet screen, press the Pre-Wet button On the pre-wet screen, press the Flow button (Figure 45). to cycle between the flow speeds (Figure 48). There are 4 speeds: Flow 1 is the lowest and Note: Once Pre-Wet is highlighted, the system Flow 4 is the highest.

  • Page 15: Emptying The Tank

    On the pre-wet screen, press the Pre-Wet button (Figure 51). Note: Once Pre-Wet is no longer highlighted, the system is inactive. g223065 Figure 53 1. Pre-Wet button On the pre-wet screen, press the Dump button g223067 (Figure 54). Figure 51 1.
  • Page 16 Using the Dump Hose Position the spreader in the area where you want to deposit the material, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key. Disconnect the spreader power/ground cable from the wire harness. Unplug the spreader spinner harness from the main wire harness.

  • Page 17: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips • Do not store materials in the tank. • Close the ball valve when transporting the machine while the pre-wet system is installed. • Rinse the tank with fresh water before storing it. g223408 Figure 59 1. Dump hose 2.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Pre-Wet does not appear on the controller. 1. The pump is not connected to the 1. Plug the pump into the module. module. 2. The white jumper wire is not connected. 2. Connect the white jumper wire. 3.
  • Page 19 Notes:...

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