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Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Original Instructions CAUTION Read this manual before installing or operating the spreader. This manual is for FISHER ® QUICK-CASTER 300W tailgate spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 150401 and higher. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
www.storksplows.com TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............5 Starting and Stopping Motor ....... 16 Owner's Information Form ........5 Spreading Tips ............ 16 SAFETY ..............6 REMOVING THE SPREADER ....... 17 LOADING ..............11 WIRELESS CONTROL PAIRING AND PROGRAMMING ..........18 Certifi...
www.storksplows.com INTRODUCTION 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 tailgate spreader. Please read this manual best and are interested in your complete satisfaction.
www.storksplows.com 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.
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www.storksplows.com SAFETY SERIAL NUMBER LABEL Model No. 00000 Serial No. 000000000000000000 Code Defi nition Model No. 00000 2-Digit Year 2-Digit Month 2-Digit Day Serial No. YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZZ 2-Digit Location Code XXXX 4-Digit Sequential Number ZZZZZZ Assembly Part Number Lit. No. 43755/43757, Rev. 04 December 15, 2020...
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www.storksplows.com 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 making or adjusting.
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www.storksplows.com SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY VENTILATION • Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in PARK WARNING or in gear to prevent others from starting the Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. vehicle during installation or service. Breathing these fumes, even in low •...
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www.storksplows.com SAFETY INFORMATION NOISE TORQUE CHART Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) CAUTION for the spreader operator. Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners should be fi nger tight until VIBRATION instructed to tighten according to torque chart. Use standard methods and practices Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed when attaching spreader including proper 2.5 m/s...
www.storksplows.com LOADING This manual covers vehicles which have been APPROXIMATE MATERIAL WEIGHTS recommended for carrying the spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. WARNING CERTIFICATION Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as found on the driver-side cornerpost of WARNING vehicle.
www.storksplows.com MOUNTING THE SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Mount the support frame to the drive assembly using the six supplied 5/16" x 1" cap screws and the four supplied 5/16" locknuts. Tighten the The spreader shall be installed according to fasteners according to the torque chart. instructions supplied.
www.storksplows.com MOUNTING THE SPREADER RECEIVER MOUNT SPREADER CAUTION Before drilling holes, check to be sure that no CAUTION vehicle wiring or other components could be damaged. During removal or mounting, securely grip spreader to avoid dropping. 4. Drill four holes in the hopper using the support frame holes as a template.
www.storksplows.com OPERATING THE SPREADER DRIVING AND SPREADING ON SNOW Here are some tips for driving in these conditions: AND ICE • Drive defensively. • Do not drink, then drive or spread ice-control WARNING materials. Drinking and then driving or spreading is •...
www.storksplows.com OPERATING THE SPREADER 4. Unplug the spreader, push the toggle switch into WARNING the center position, and then replug the spreader. Never operate equipment when under the The spreader must be unplugged after running infl uence of alcohol, drugs, or medications an override.
www.storksplows.com REMOVING THE SPREADER CAUTION Empty the hopper before removing the spreader. CAUTION During removal or mounting, securely grip spreader to avoid dropping. 1. Unplug the spreader harness from the vehicle harness. 2. Remove the hitch pin from the receiver hitch. 3.
www.storksplows.com WIRELESS CONTROL PROGRAMMING AND PAIRING WHEN TO PROGRAM AND PAIR THE WARNING WIRELESS KEY FOB CONTROL The spinner will start immediately upon connecting power while in manual override The wireless key fob control included with the mode. Keep hands and tools clear of spinner spreader should come paired and ready for use.
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www.storksplows.com WIRELESS CONTROL PROGRAMMING AND PAIRING PROGRAMMING AND PAIRING THE Pairing the Wireless Key Fob Control to WIRELESS KEY FOB CONTROL the Wireless Control Module 1. Check that the wireless control module is Resetting the Wireless Control Module receiving a signal by confi rming that a red light is visible through the bottommost hole in the Push and hold the toggle-switch side of the transmission mount.
www.storksplows.com MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE WARNING Never remove the spreader with material in CAUTION the hopper. DO NOT leave unused material in hopper. Material can freeze or solidify, CAUTION causing unit to not work properly. Disconnect electric power at spreader Empty and clean after each use.
www.storksplows.com TROUBLESHOOTING TAILGATE SPREADER Spreader Auger Fuse blown Jammed auger Fix or replace does not run interference Material issue Bad motor/ Too much Bad motor; 4A to 20A draw, transmission amperage draw contact distributor no load – good assembly 20A+ draw, no load –...
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www.storksplows.com TROUBLESHOOTING WIRELESS KEY FOB CONTROL Spreader does not Fully seat power respond to Plug not secure connector key fob No vehicle power Refer to vehicle to connector instructions Key fob Replace battery battery low Ignition off Turn ignition ON Try key fob at Range issue close range to...
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www.storksplows.com WIRELESS COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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. Patent pending. Fisher Engineering off ers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories.
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