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Fisher POLY-CASTER 78601 Owner's Manual

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July 15, 2018
Lit. No. 76454, Rev. 02
POLY-CASTER™ UTV Hopper Spreader
#78601
Owner's Manual
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating
or servicing the spreader.
This manual is for FISHER
POLY-CASTER UTV hopper spreaders
®
with serial numbers beginning with 160901 and higher.
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the spreader. This manual is for FISHER POLY-CASTER UTV hopper spreaders ® with serial numbers beginning with 160901 and higher. This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..............5 MOUNTING THE SPREADER ......... 12 Owner's Information Form ........5 OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL . 14 SAFETY ..............6 Starting and Stopping Motor ....... 14 Safety Defi nitions ..........6 Adjusting Auger/Spinner Speed ......14 Warning/Caution Labels ........

  • Page 5: 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 6: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Please become familiar with the warning and caution WARNING 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 7: Serial Number Label

    SAFETY ROTATING AUGER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Keep arms, hands, and loose clothing away from auger. • Shut off control and unplug spreader before servicing. D6335 DANGER • DO NOT REMOVE SPREADER WITH MATERIAL IN HOPPER • FASTEN SPREADER DOWN WITH APPROVED RATCHET STRAPS AND BOLT KIT •...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION If rear directional, CHMSL light, or brake Improper installation and operation could cause stoplights are obstructed by the spreader, the personal injury and/or equipment and property lights shall be relocated, or auxiliary directional damage. Read and understand labels and the or brake stoplights shall be installed.

  • Page 9: Fuses

    SAFETY FUSES FIRE AND EXPLOSION The electrical system contains several WARNING automotive-style fuses. If a problem should occur and Gasoline is highly fl ammable and gasoline fuse replacement is necessary, the replacement fuse vapor is explosive. Never smoke while must be of the same type and amperage rating as working on vehicle.

  • Page 10: Torque Chart

    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)

  • Page 11: Loading

    LOADING DETERMINING VEHICLE PAYLOAD This Owner's Manual covers vehicles that have been recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. WARNING WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR of UTV. See Overloading could result in an accident or Loading section to determine maximum damage.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Spreader

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER MOUNTING THE SPREADER 4. Mount the chute/defl ector assembly to the spinner assembly with supplied hardware to form the drive assembly. NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice control season, verify that mounting devices are secure. WARNING Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame.
  • Page 13 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 9. Install and tighten all four 1/2" x 3" carriage bolts. CAUTION Before drilling holes, check to be sure that no 10. Install the four ratchet straps as shown below. vehicle wiring or other components could be damaged.

  • 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 the speed dial clockwise to increase infl uence of alcohol, drugs, or medications speed. When the POWER switch is set to the that might alter your judgment and/or reaction "ON"...

  • 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 the "OL" code, this could unmanageable levels of ice. indicate a jammed auger. • Never exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) when spreading. 2.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE STORAGE WARNING Never remove spreader with material in Store control in a cool dry place during the off-season. hopper. At the End of Each Season or After Extended Storage CAUTION Disconnect electric power at spreader • Wash out the hopper and rinse off all external electrical wiring harness connection and surfaces.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Defi nition: Switch off & on Spreader Control turns ON, OL Code amperage draw Jammed material for auto-reverse clear jam does not run beeps, shuts OFF, too high function displays error code Bad motor; Contact distributor Test turn shaft by Bad transmission;...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check baffl e Material free fl ows 18" correct Material issue length Should touch Check baffl e hopper Material issue position on three sides Material does not Material Remove Material issue fl ow obstruction obstruction Run 12V to auger Auger runs Auger runs Replace vehicle...
  • Page 20 Fisher Engineering reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifi cations used. Fisher Engineering or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. Fisher Engineering offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories.

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