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Blizzard, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.blizzardplows.com January 15, 2017 Lit. No. 43593, Rev. 02 ICE CHASER™ LP Hopper Spreader #78903 Installation Instructions CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spreader. These Installation Instructions are for BLIZZARD ICE CHASER LP hopper spreaders with ®...
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.
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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 •...
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.
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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 •...
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)
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. 1. Install the hopper spreader and optional equipment according to the instructions. CERTIFICATION 2.
MOUNTING THE SPREADER MOUNTING SPREADER 4. Mount the chute/deflector assembly to the spinner assembly with supplied hardware to form the drive assembly. NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice control season, verify mounting devices are secure. 5. Mount the drive assembly to the spreader with a bent pin and secure with a hairpin cotter.
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MOUNTING THE SPREADER 8. Once the spreader is positioned front to back, 10. Install and tighten all four cap screws. center it left to right. Looking at the inside front and rear corner of the lower frame area, you will 11.
WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS WIRING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: If adding an inline fuse, use a 60 amp slow blow (time delay) or a 60 amp relay. 1. Take the harness assembly and route from the rear of the vehicle to the front. Route the harness Vehicle Control Harness Installation along the frame and attach to the frame holes and frame supports.
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WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS HARNESS DUST COVER NOTE: In the off season, remove control and put in a cool, dry place. The interior summer Install the dust cover as shown in the Harness Wiring temperatures could damage circuit board and Diagram on the following page.
HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAM Spreader Control Control Power Cable 1/4" x 1/2" Cap Screw Control Mounting Bracket Vehicle Harness Spreader Harness Power Cable Connector Dust Cover Adapter Lit. No. 43573/43583/43593, Rev. 02 January 15, 2017...
HARNESS DIAGRAM Vehicle Harness Mold Cap End View White 10 GA Red 10 GA Spinner + Auger + Green 10 GA Black 10 GA Auger – Spinner – Black Orange 10 GA Blue 12 GA Vibrator – Vibrator – Spinner + 10 GA White Spinner –...
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HARNESS DIAGRAM Spreader Harness Vibrator Plug 5” 19 1/2” Black Male Auger Motor Female 65 1/4” Spinner Vibrator Positive Vibrator Negative Auger Negative Auger Positive Negative Positive Spinner Positive Spinner Negative Load Load View View Control Vibrator Red Positive (+) Vibrator Black Negative (-) Auger...
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECKLIST Verify dielectric grease is applied to all electrical connections. Verify wire harnesses and battery cables are properly secured away from hot or moving parts. Verify vehicle battery cable has sufficient ground clearance when spreader is removed from truck. Lit.
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Blizzard or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. Blizzard offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ) or unregistered (™) trademarks of...
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