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    April 1, 2005 Lit. No. 94431 LOW PROFILE T AILGA TE SPREADERS Owner ’ s Manual This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date. This manual is for FISHER ® Low Profile Spreaders with serial numbers Model 1000 - (10003 - ) Model 2000 - (20364 - ) CAUTION Read this manual before installing or operating the spreader .[...]

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    April 1, 2005 24 Lit. No. 94430/94431 ii T ABLE OF CONTENTS PREF ACE .................................................................................................................................. 1 SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................................................................................................. 2 Before Y ou Begi[...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 1 April 1, 2005 PREF ACE This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the safety information, operation and maintenance of your new Low Profile tailgate spreader . Please read this manual carefully and follow all recommendations. This will help ensure profitable and trouble-free operation of your spreader . Keep this manu[...]

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    April 1, 2005 2 Lit. No. 94430/94431 SAFETY INFORMA TION NOTE: Identifies tips, helpful hints and maintenance information the owner/operator should know. Before Y ou Begin Park the vehicle on a level surface, place shift lever in P ARK or NEUTRAL and set the p arking brake. W ARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, [...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 3 April 1, 2005 T orque Chart Recommended Fastener T orque Chart (Ft.-Lb.) Size SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 1/4-20 5/16-18 3/8-16 3/8-24 7/16-14 1/2-13 9/16-12 5/8-1 1 3/4-10 7/8-9 1-8 6 11 19 24 30 45 66 93 150 150 220 9 18 31 46 50 75 11 0 150 250 378 583 13 28 46 68 75 11 5 165 225 370 591 893 Metric Grade 8.8 (Ft.-L[...]

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    April 1, 2005 4 Lit. No. 94430/94431 Please become familiar with the W arning and Caution Labels on the spreader! SAFETY INFORMA TION Warning/Caution Label Caution Label 68584 W ARNING CAUTION • DO NOT EXCEED GVWR OR GA WR WITH SPREADER AND LOAD. • TURN SPREADER OFF BEFORE FILLING , ADJUSTING , OR CLEANING . • BYST ANDERS TO ST AY A MINIMUM O[...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 5 April 1, 2005 W arning/Caution Label Located on both sides W ARNING CAUTION W arning Label located on both sides of receiver mount only . Warning/Caution Label 68584 W ARNING CAUTION • DO NOT EXCEED GVWR OR GA WR WITH SPREADER AND LOAD. • TURN SPREADER OFF BEFORE FILLING , ADJUSTING , OR CLEANING . • BYST ANDERS TO ST A[...]

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    April 1, 2005 6 Lit. No. 94430/94431 LOADING This manual covers vehicles which have been recommended for carrying the spreader . Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. Certification Approximate Material Weights NOTE: If spreader and ice control material loading is in doubt weigh vehicle for compliance with vehicle ratings. NO[...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 7 April 1, 2005 MOUNTING THE SPREADER Fixed Mount Spreader W A R N IN G C A UT IO N NOTE: The spreader shall be installed according to instructions supplied. Y our local outlet is trained to provide this service and service your spreader with factory original parts. 1. Install the left and right top brackets to the truck bed ra[...]

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    April 1, 2005 8 Lit. No. 94430/94431 MOUNTING THE SPREADER SWING A W A Y ® Spreader NOTE: The spreader shall be installed according to instructions supplied. Y our local outlet is trained to provide this service and service your spreader with factory original parts. 1. Fasten the left and right top brackets along with any shims to the truck bed ra[...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 9 April 1, 2005 OPERA TING THE SPREADER Accessory Circuit The yellow wire in the vehicle harness is provided for accessory use of 12 amps or less. Driving and Spreading on Snow and Ice Follow your vehicle owner’s manual instructions for driving in snow and ice conditions. Remember when you drive on snow or ice, your wheels wi[...]

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    April 1, 2005 10 Lit. No. 94430/94431 Spreader Control There are two control options. They are the ON/OFF Control and the V ariable S peed (PWM) Control. OPERA TING THE SPREADER ON/OFF Control (Early Style) 2 POWER ON OFF 15 RESET 1 (Emergency Stop) Starting and Stopping the Motor 1. Move the power switch to the on position to start the motor . Mot[...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 11 April 1, 2005 OPERA TING THE SPREADER ON/OFF Control (Late Style) Starting the Motor 1. Set the power switch to the ON position to start the motor . The motor will start immediately . The power switch will remain in this position. Blast Position Move and hold the power switch to the BLAST position for as long as momentary op[...]

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    April 1, 2005 12 Lit. No. 94430/94431 OPERA TING THE SPREADER V ariable Speed (PWM) Control 1. Power Switch - used to start and stop the spinner . The power OFF position switch operates as emergency stop when required. 2. S peed Dial - used to change the speed of the spinner . 3. Indicator Lights - indicate whether the spinner is in motion. Left li[...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 13 April 1, 2005 REMOVING THE SPREADER NOTE: Empty the hopper before removing the spreader . Removing the Fixed Mount Spreader 1. Unplug the spreader and stoplight (if equipped). 2. Remove the two 3/8" cap screws, washers, and locknuts that fasten the spreader to the bumper of the vehicle. 3. Use an additional person or cl[...]

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    April 1, 2005 14 Lit. No. 94430/94431 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After every use, clean the spreader , but first disconnect the electrical plug located between the spreader and the truck. The spreader can be cleaned using tap water or a high pressure washer . A long handle brush can be used to aid cleaning. Preseason Check Before the unit is placed in se[...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 15 April 1, 2005 MAINTENANCE Drive Belt Replacement Disconnect the electrical plug between the spreader and truck before drive belt replacement. 1. Remove the motor cap assembly . 2. Loosen the four phillips head screws that fasten the motor mount to the drive support. 3. Slide the motor toward the drive shaft. 4. Remove the be[...]

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    April 1, 2005 16 Lit. No. 94430/94431 MAINTENANCE Bearing and Set Screw Maintenance Disconnect the electrical plug between the spreader and the truck before performing any maintenance. 1. Tighten all set screws shown after every 60 hours of use. 2. Grease the top and bottom drive shaft bearings as shown. Due to the harsh environment of the bottom b[...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 17 April 1, 2005 4 PIN HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAM Cab Control White Connector Red Connector 8 Ga. Red 8 Ga. Red T wo-Way Molded Connector 6 Amp Fuse 14 Ga. Red T o V ehicle Ignition (Accessory Wire or Fuse Box) 10 Ga. Red 30 Amp Fuse 14 Ga. Black 8 Ga. Black 14 Ga. Orange T o V ehicle CHMSL Signal Battery + _ V ehicle Wiring Harnes[...]

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    April 1, 2005 18 Lit. No. 94430/94431 CHMSL White V ehicle Harness V ehicle Side Wiring Harness Spreader Side W iring Harness White Black Orange Black Black White Black Battery Motor + _ Battery Harness S preader Harness Fuse Fuse holder Butt Connector Red Power Lead Black To CHMSL Signal S toplight V ehicle Harness S toplight Extension Cord Speed [...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 19 April 1, 2005 PROBL EM POSSIBL E C AUSE SUGGE ST ED SOLU TION Ice contro l material not flowing 1. Bridg ing of m aterial in hopper . 1. Unplug the s pre ader harness and tag out if requir ed. Check hopper for m aterial an d free an y bridged m aterial. 1. Control c onnec tor plug is loose. 1. Check plug conn ection at c ab [...]

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    April 1, 2005 20 Lit. No. 94430/94431 PROBLEM PO SSIBL E C AUSE SUGGEST ED SO ULUT ION Ice contro l material not flowing 1. Bridg ing of m aterial in hopp er. 1. Unplug t he spre ader harness and tag out if requir ed. Chec k hopper for m aterial an d free an y bridged m aterial. 1. Drive be lt is loose or dam aged. 1. Unplug th e sprea der harness [...]

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    Lit. No. 94430/94431 21 April 1, 2005 PROB LEM PO SSIBLE C AU SE SUGG EST ED SO LUT ION Ice cont r ol mat er ial not fl owing Bridgi ng of mater ia l i n hopper Unpl ug the spr eader harnes s and tag out i f requ ir ed. Check t he hopper for mater ial and fr ee any bridged mater ia l. Spreader Control po wer swit ch is in the OF F p os ition Set th[...]

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    FISHER ENGINEERING P .O. BOX 529 ROCKLAND, MAINE 04841 A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C. April 1, 2005 Lit. No. 94431 Copyright © 2005 Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in pa rt, in any printed, mechanical, electronic, film or other distribution and storage media, without [...]