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INSTALLATION & OWNER'S MANUAL
Wiring Instructions.............................................
Operating Instructions.......................................
Fast-Cast 175 Schematic Assembly..................
Drop Utility Mount Schematic Assembly............
3-Point Hitch Mount Schematic.........................
Fast-Cast 2000 Schematic Assembly................
Fast-Cast 3000 Schematic Assembly................
Drive Assembly Schematic................................
Fast-Cast 4000 Schematic Assembly................
Swing Away-Pivot Mount Schematic.................
Troubleshooting................................................
Spreader Maintenance......................................
Fast-Cast 175
Application: SALT, DEICERS, FREE FLOWING MATERIAL
Fast-Cast 2000
Application: SALT, DEICERS, FREE FLOWING MATERIAL
Fast-Cast 3000
Application: SALT, DEICERS, FREE FLOWING MATERIAL
Fast-Cast 4000
Application: 100% SAND, SAND/SALT MIX
Curtis Tractor Cab, Inc. and/or Curtis International, Inc. reserves the right to change product design or specifications
without notice or liability. Curtis snowplows and truck equipment should only be used on vehicles equipped with the
manufacturer's snowplow preparation package. Snowplowing without the original snowplow preparation package may
damage your vehicle and the added weight of the equipment may impair the operation and control of the vehicle.
CURTIS PRODUCTS ARE PROTECTED UNDER THE FOLLOWING PATENT NUMBER: 5815956. OTHER PATENTS PENDING
1160
Tractor Cab, Inc.
FAST-CAST SERIES
SPREADERS
Covers: Fast-Cast 175, 2000, 3000, 4000
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Curtis Tractor Cab, Inc. and/or Curtis International, Inc. reserves the right to change product design or specifications without notice or liability. Curtis snowplows and truck equipment should only be used on vehicles equipped with the manufacturer’s snowplow preparation package. Snowplowing without the original snowplow preparation package may damage your vehicle and the added weight of the equipment may impair the operation and control of the vehicle. - Page 2 Never operate equipment when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication that might alter your judgment and/or reaction time. Before working with the spreader, secure all loose fitting clothing and unrestrained hair. Always wear safety glasses with side shields when working metal against metal.
- Page 3 Never weld or grind on equipment without having a fire extinguisher available. Always check areas to be spread to be sure no hazardous conditions or substances are in the area. Always inspect unit for defects: broken, worn or bent parts, weakened areas on spreader or mount. WARNING...
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Page 4: Safety Precautions & Warnings
45 m.p.h. Never use wet materials, or materials with foreign debris in the Fast-Cast 175, Fast-Cast 2000, and Fast-Cast 3000. These units are designed to handle dry, clean, free-flowing material. Note: Can not spread water softner salt. -
Page 5: Wiring Instructions
FUEL OR BRAKE LINES FOR OBVIOUS REASONS. DO NOT ROUTE CLOSE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM OR ENGINE, EVEN THOUGH CURTIS USES HIGH TEMPRETURE WIRING IT STILL COULD MELT UNDER EXTREME HEAT AND SHORT THE SPREADER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. - Page 6 TRACTOR CAB INC. Connector (rubber molded type) Black Lead (-) Neg + POS - NEG Red Lead (+) Pos Black Connector Battery (rubber molded type) (+) Pos Special Notes: 1. All external connections must have dielectric grease. 2. Read lead labels before attaching to power source or ground. 3.
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Page 7: Operating Instructions
Coarse Sand • Maximum weight of material for the Fast-Cast 175, 180 lbs., the Fast-Cast 2000, 300 lbs., the Fast-Cast 3000, 600 lbs., and the Fast-Cast 4000, 750 lbs. • Be sure to comply with manufacturer’s maximum gross vehicle weight ratings. - Page 8 • The Dual Variable Speed Control has dual finger-tip dials for maximum performance, digital system status with warning protection and built-in Vibrator Switch. • To start, press power switch on controller and spreader will accelerate to speed set on spinner and auger dials.
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Page 9: Fast-Cast 175 Schematic Assembly
TRACTOR CAB INC. August 2001 1168 Fast-Cast 175 Schematic Assembly GATE DECK - CABLE ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. 1CS1P8 1CS1P9 1CS1P41 3/8'' Flat Washer 1SM1P3 1SM1P2 1CS2P15 3/8'' Fender Washer 1CS1P53 Transmission 1CS1P25 1/4'' - 20 x 3/4'' Stainless Hex Bolt... -
Page 10: Fast-Cast 175 Assembly & Wiring Instructions
3b. Optional* You may run the cable through either the left or right side of rear spreader frame. There are two holes located along the back side of ther rear upper horizontal support. This would be used to keep cable routed away from other equipment or to take up any slack in cable. - Page 11 1. First, install switch at desired location. This will determine what your proper wire length is to be. 2. Run spreader/vehicle harness from the rear of vehicle to switch area. Remove approx. 3'' of the black outer jacket exposing two single leads (red and black), strip a 1/4'' off each lead. Crimp 1/4'' female connector on red lead and crimp the butt connector to the black lead.
- Page 12 1CS2P27 1CS2P28 1CS2P29 1CS2P30 1CS2P31 1CS2P10 1CS2P32 1CS2P33 1CS2P34 1CS2P35 August 2001 1171 Fast-Cast 175 Wiring Schematic (–) Neg. Black (+) Pos.Red (+) Pos.Red – (–) Neg. Black Description On/Off Switch Butt Connector Dielectric Grease 20' Vehicle Harness 10' Battery Harness...
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Page 13: Drop Utility Mount Schematic Assembly
TRACTOR CAB INC. Maximum Load Weight Not To Exceed 240 lbs. Gross Item No. August 2001 1172 Drop Utility Mount Schematic Assembly Part No. Description 1SM3P4 1/2’’ Flat Washer 1CS1P11 1/2’’-Lock Nut 1CS1P8 3/8’’-16x1 Hex Bolt 1CS1P9 3/8’’-Lock Nut 1CS1P41 3/8’’... -
Page 14: 3-Point Hitch Mount Schematic
TRACTOR CAB INC. Item No. Part No. 1SM1P7 1SM1P3 1SM1P2 1SM1P6 1SM1P1 August 2001 1173 3-Point Mount Schematic Assembly Description 5/16” Linch Pin 2-5/16” Hairpin Clip 5/8” x 5-1/2” Hitch Pin 7/8” x 5-1/2” Lift Arm Pin 3-Point Frame Qty. -
Page 15: Fast-Cast 2000 Schematic Assembly
TRACTOR CAB INC. Item No. Optional Mount August 2001 1174 Fast-Cast 2000 Schematic Assembly Part No. Description 1CS1P10 1/2’’-13 x 1 1/2’’ Hexbolt 1CS1P11 1/2’’-Lock Nut 1CS1P8 3/8’’-16x1 Hex Bolt 1CS1P9 3/8’’-Lock Nut 1CS1P41 3/8’’ Flat Washer 1CS1P2 Flexible Draw Latch 1CS1P42 Stainless Throat Liner 1CS1P12... -
Page 16: Fast-Cast 3000 Schematic Assembly
TRACTOR CAB INC. Item No. August 2001 1175 Fast-Cast 3000 Schematic Assembly Part No. Description 1CS3P1 1/2’’-13x1’’ Hex Bolt 1CS1P11 1/2’’-Locknut 1CS1P8 3/8’’-16 x 1’’ Hex Bolt 1CS1P9 3/8’’-Locknut 1CS1P41 3/8’’ -Flat Washer 1CS3P2 Hopper 1CS3P3 Lid W/Latches 1CS1P2 Flexible Draw Latch 1CS1P42 Stainless Throat Liner 1CS1P12... -
Page 17: Drive Assembly Schematic
TRACTOR CAB INC. Item No. Part No. 1CS1P16 1CS1P53 1CS1P17 1CS1P13 1CS3P7 1CS1P21 1CS1P19 1CS1P22 1CS1P29 1CS1P25 1CS1P24 1CS1P30 1CS1P27 1CS1P28 1CS1P23 1CS1P18 1CS1P51 August 2001 1176 Complete Drive Assembly Schematic Description Motor 12 Volt DC Transmission Motor Cover Drive Enclosure Fast-Cast 3000 Power Cable Fast-Cast 2000 Power Cable Auger... -
Page 18: Fast-Cast 4000 Schematic Assembly
TRACTOR CAB INC. Item No. Part No. Description 1CS1P8 3/8-16x1” Hex Bolt 1CS4P1 3/8-16x1-1/2” Hex Bolt 1CS1P9 3/8-16 Lock Nut 1CS1P41 3/8” Flat Washer 1CS1P2 Flexible Draw Latch 1CS1P22 Cord Strain Relief 1CS1P29 3/16'' Aluminum Rivit 1CS1P25 1/4’’-20x1’’ SS Hex Bolt 1CS1P24 5/16-18x1/2’’... - Page 19 TRACTOR CAB INC. NOTE: When installing a Fast- Cast 4000 or if any movement is noted with Rail Brackets due to weakened or altered con- ditions of pick-up bed, drill & bolt thru pre- punched Rail Brackets to assure firm mounting. Item No.
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Page 20: Swing Away-Pivot Mount Schematic
Step 9. Using an assistant or a large vice grip to insure rails Step 10. Drill four more 3/8” holes as seen in (Fig I) to stiffen Step 11. Make sure spreader is level and clear from the tail- Step 12. Lube zerk fittings on pivot tubes. - Page 21 Swing Away - Pivot Mount Installation Schematic TRACTOR CAB INC. Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C Fig. D Fig. E Fig. F DRILL Fig. G Fig. H Fig. I DRILL DRILL August 2001 1180...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
TRACTOR CAB INC. Whenever service is necessary, your local dealer knows your Curtis Spreader best. Take your Curtis Spreader to your local dealer for any maintenance or service needs on your unit. If this is not possible, the Troubleshooting Guide below may assist you in identifying the problem. -
Page 23: Spreader Maintenance
• Grease all bearings after 20 hours use (Fast-Cast 4000 only). • After first use tighten all nuts and bolts on spreader and mount. • Apply a small amount of oil on gate cable to prevent corrosion and maximize the cable life (Fast-Cast 175 only).