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Western Tornado LT 78901 Owner's Manual

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Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com
January 1, 2017
Lit. No. 43572, Rev. 02
Tornado™ LT Hopper Spreader
#78901
Owner's Manual
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating
or servicing the spreader.
This manual is for WESTERN
Tornado LT hopper spreaders with
®
serial numbers 0000 and higher.
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com January 1, 2017 Lit. No. 43572, Rev. 02 Tornado™ LT Hopper Spreader #78901 Owner's Manual Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the spreader. This manual is for WESTERN Tornado LT hopper spreaders with ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..............4 MOUNTING THE SPREADER ......... 12 Owner's Information ..........4 OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL . 14 SAFETY ..............5 Starting and Stopping Motor ....... 14 Safety Definitions ..........5 Adjusting Auger/Spinner Speed ......14 Warning/Caution Labels ........

  • Page 4: Preface

    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.

  • Page 5: Safety

    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.

  • Page 6: Serial Number Label

    SAFETY DANGER • DO NOT REMOVE SPREADER WITH MATERIAL IN HOPPER • FASTEN SPREADER DOWN WITH APPROVED RATCHET STRAPS AND BOLT KIT • REAR FRAME LOCATOR BARS MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE OPERATING VEHICLE D6547 ROTATING AUGER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH •...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION • Do not operate a spreader in need of Improper installation and operation could cause maintenance. personal injury and/or equipment and property • Before operating the spreader, reassemble damage. Read and understand labels and the any parts or hardware removed for cleaning Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or or adjusting.

  • Page 8: Personal Safety

    SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY VENTILATION • Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in park or WARNING in gear to prevent others from starting the vehicle Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. during installation or service. Breathing these fumes, even in low •...

  • Page 9: Torque Chart

    SAFETY TORQUE CHART CAUTION Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners should be finger 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)

  • Page 10: Loading

    LOADING This Owner's Manual covers vehicles that have been CAUTION recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please Read and adhere to manufacturer's see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. ice‑control material package labeling, including Material Safety CERTIFICATION Data Sheet requirements. WARNING MATERIAL WEIGHTS New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader...

  • Page 11: Determining Vehicle Payload

    LOADING DETERMINING VEHICLE PAYLOAD 6. Obtain the weight per cubic yard (lb/cu yd) of the desired material. Divide the weight into the payload to determine the maximum volume of WARNING material that can be carried. Overloading could result in an accident or damage.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Spreader

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER 4. Mount the chute/deflector assembly to the spinner NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice assembly with supplied hardware to form the drive control season, verify that mounting devices assembly. are secure. 5. Mount the drive assembly to the spreader with a bent pin and secure with a hairpin cotter.
  • Page 13 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 8. Once the spreader is positioned front to back, NOTE: It is important for safety that this strapping center it left to right. Looking at the inside front method be used as the standard mounting and rear corner of the lower frame area, you will procedure.

  • Page 14: Operating The Spreader - Cab Control

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL ADJUSTING AUGER/SPINNER SPEED WARNING Never operate equipment when under the 1. Turn speed dial clockwise to increase speed. influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications When POWER switch is set to ON position, the that might alter your judgment and/or reaction spreader will accelerate to speed set on spinner time.

  • Page 15: Spreading Tips

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL SPREADING TIPS AUTO‑REVERSE "AR" FEATURE • Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent 1. If your control displays "OL," this could indicate a unmanageable levels of ice. jammed auger. • Never exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) when spreading. 2.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE WARNING Never remove spreader with material in • Wash out the hopper and rinse off all external hopper. surfaces. • Apply dielectric grease on all electrical CAUTION connections to prevent corrosion. Disconnect electric power at spreader electrical wiring harness connection and tag STORAGE out if required before servicing or performing...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Control Turns On Definition Switch Off & On Spreader Beeps Shuts Off OL Code Amp Draw Jammed Material For Auto-Reverse Clear Jam Does Not Run Displays Error Too High Function Code Bad Motor Contact Distributor Test Turn Shaft Bad Transmission By Hand Should Contact Distributor...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Material Check Baffle 18" Correct Material Issue Free Flows Length Should Touch Check Baffle Hopper Material Issue Position On 3 Sides Material Material Remove Material Issue Does Not Flow Obstruction Obstruction Auger Runs Run 12 Volt To Auger Auger Runs Replace Vehicle Proper...
  • Page 20 Western Products or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. Western Products offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ) or unregistered (™)

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