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Western PRO-FLO 2 Owner's Manual

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Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com
January 15, 2017
Lit. No. 13721, Rev. 08
PRO‑FLO™ 2 Tailgate Spreader
Owner's Manual
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating
or servicing the spreader.
This manual is for WESTERN
PRO-FLO 2 Spreaders with serial numbers
®
beginning with 202389–202649.
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 15, 2017 Lit. No. 13721, Rev. 08 PRO‑FLO™ 2 Tailgate Spreader Owner's Manual Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the spreader. This manual is for WESTERN PRO-FLO 2 Spreaders with serial numbers ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..............4 RECEIVER HITCH ............ 19 Owner's Information Form ........4 Safety ..............19 SAFETY ..............5 Important Information About Towing ....19 Safety Definitions ..........5 Ball Mounts/Drawbars ......... 19 Warning/Caution Labels ........5 Hitch Balls ............19 Under-Frame Mount Assembly Labels ....

  • Page 4: Preface

    PREFACE This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with When service is necessary, bring your spreader to the safety information, operation and maintenance of your distributor. They know your spreader best and are your new tailgate spreader. Please read this manual 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 SERIAL NUMBER LABEL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Improper installation and operation could cause personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or making adjustments. WARNING • Driver to keep bystanders minimum of 25 feet away from operating spreader.

  • Page 7: Fuses

    SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY CAUTION • Do not operate a spreader in need of • Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in park or maintenance. in gear to prevent others from starting the vehicle • Before operating the spreader, reassemble during installation or service.

  • Page 8: Ventilation

    SAFETY VENTILATION TORQUE CHART WARNING CAUTION Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. Read instructions before assembling. Breathing these fumes, even in low Fasteners should be finger tight until concentrations, can cause death. Never instructed to tighten according to the Torque operate a vehicle in an enclosed area without Chart.

  • Page 9: Loading

    LOADING This Owner's Manual covers vehicles that have been WARNING recommended for carrying the spreader. Please see Overloading could result in an accident or your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. The damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as following vehicles are recommended: found on the driver‑side cornerpost of vehicle.

  • Page 10: Mounting The Spreader

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER In‑Bed Mount 5. Lift the hopper assembly using a hoist or two people, and tip slightly forward. 1. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle. 2. Place the mount assembly into the bed of the vehicle. 3. Slide the assembly forward engaging the locator studs.

  • Page 11: Under-Frame Mount

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER Under‑Frame Mount 8. Insert hold-down pins and secure with hairpin cotter pins. 1. Install the secondary frame into the subframe. Hairpin Cotter Pin Hold‑down Pin Secondary Frame Subframe CAUTION CAUTION Both hold‑down pins must be in place and secured with hairpin cotter pins.
  • Page 12 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 3. Lift the hopper assembly using a hoist or two 5. Insert pin on each side and secure with hairpin people, and tip slightly forward. cotter pin. Hairpin Cotter Pin Hold‑down Pin CAUTION CAUTION Visually align tabs into the secondary frame. Both hold‑down pins must be in place and secured with hairpin cotter pins.

  • Page 13: Operating The Spreader

    OPERATING THE SPREADER Here are some tips for driving in these conditions: WARNING Never operate equipment when under the • Drive defensively. influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that might alter your judgment and/or reaction time. • Do not drink, then drive or spread snow and ice control materials.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Feed Gate And Deflector

    OPERATING THE SPREADER Adjusting Feed Gate and Deflector WARNING Before making any adjustments to the gate/ Spread pattern, pattern width, and the amount of deflector settings, turn the spreader off. Wait material dispensed are dependent on the spinner for all conveyor, auger, and spinner movement speed, feed gate position, and deflector position.

  • Page 15: Pwm Control

    OPERATING THE SPREADER There are two control options: the PWM Control and Adjusting the Spinner Speed the Single Speed Control. The speed setting can be adjusted when the spreader PWM Control is either on or off. 1. Turn the speed dial clockwise. The speed will increase as the numbers on the speed dial increase.

  • Page 16: Single Speed Control

    OPERATING THE SPREADER Single Speed Control Blast Position Move and hold the power switch to the BLAST position Spinner Indicator Light for as long as momentary operation is needed. When (Illuminated light indicates released, the switch will automatically return to the power to the motor.) OFF position and stop the motor.

  • Page 17: Removing The Spreader

    REMOVING THE SPREADER In‑Bed Mount 4. Using a hoist or two people, tip the hopper assembly forward and lift it off of the mount assembly. NOTE: Empty the hopper before removing the spreader. 1. Disconnect the spreader wiring harness from the vehicle wiring harness.

  • Page 18: Under-Frame Mount

    REMOVING THE SPREADER Under‑Frame Mount 4. Using a hoist or two people, tip the hopper assembly forward and lift it off of the mount assembly. NOTE: Empty the hopper before removing the spreader. 1. Disconnect the spreader wiring harness from the vehicle wiring harness.

  • Page 19: Receiver Hitch

    RECEIVER HITCH Safety Ball Mounts/Drawbars Select these products by their gross trailer weight and WARNING tongue weight ratings. Select hitches and receivers • Do not overload any part of your towing for specific vehicles. Do not purchase a ball mount system.

  • Page 20: Sway Controls

    RECEIVER HITCH Sway Controls Driving Sway controls can lessen the effects of sudden The additional weight of a trailer affects acceleration, maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting caused by other braking, and handling. Allow extra time for passing, vehicles. We recommend sway controls for trailers stopping, and changing lanes.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION Disconnect electric power at spreader Overtightening the belt may result in damage electrical wiring harness connection and tag to the motor bearing. out if required before servicing or performing 4. After tightening the carriage bolt, the belt should maintenance.

  • Page 22: At The End Of Each Season (Or Extended Storage)

    MAINTENANCE At the end of each season Recycle (or extended storage) When your spreader has performed its useful life, the majority of its components can be recycled as • Wash out hopper and rinse off all external steel. Gear oil shall be disposed of according to local surfaces.

  • Page 23: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM 10 amp Fuse 14 ga Red 8 ga Red 8 ga Red 30 amp Fuse 8 ga Red 14 ga Black 8 ga Black 14 ga Red 14 ga Gray 8 ga Blue 8 ga Gray 14 ga Red Lit.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please see your distributor for service. The Before servicing the spreader: troubleshooting reference table below may guide you • Review all safety information. in diagnosing the issue. • Confirm that all electrical connections are tight and clean. For control operation and use of diagnostic indicator lights, locate the section for your control style in the •...

  • Page 25: Single Speed Control

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ON/OFF (Single Speed) Control Problem Possible Cause Suggested Solution 1. Control connector plug is loose. 1. Check plug connection at cab control. 2. Blown fuse. 2. Check 10 amp in-line fuse. Replace if necessary. Check power supply for 12V DC.

  • Page 26: Mechanical Problems

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Mechanical Problems (PWM and ON/OFF Control) Problem Possible Cause Suggested Solution Unplug the spreader harness and tag out, if required, before performing any of the following repairs. 1. Obstruction is preventing rotation. 1. Clear obstruction. 2. Drive belt is loose or damaged. 2.
  • Page 28 Copyright © 2017 Douglas Dynamics, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, in any printed, mechanical, electronic, film or other distribution and storage media, without the written consent of Western Products. Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use by Western Products outlets or spreader owner is granted.

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