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September 1, 2021
Lit. No. 43757, Rev. 05
QUICK‑CASTER™ 300W &
QUICK‑CASTER 300H
Tailgate Spreaders
#30750, 30760
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 & 300H tailgate spreaders with
®
serial numbers beginning with 150401 and higher.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
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- Page 1 Original Instructions CAUTION Read this manual before installing or operating the spreader. This manual is for FISHER QUICK-CASTER 300W & 300H tailgate spreaders with ® serial numbers beginning with 150401 and higher. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............5 Starting and Stopping Motor ....... 18 Owner's Information Form ........5 Spreading Tips ............ 18 SAFETY ..............6 REMOVING THE SPREADER ....... 19 LOADING ..............11 WIRELESS CONTROL PROGRAMMING AND PAIRING ............... 20 Certification ............11 Approximate Material Weights ...... -
Page 5: Introduction
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. -
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 SAFETY SERIAL NUMBER LABEL Model No. 00000 Serial No. 000000000000000000 Code Definition 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. 05 September 1, 2021...
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 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 •...
- Page 10 SAFETY 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 finger 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...
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Page 11: Loading
LOADING APPROXIMATE MATERIAL WEIGHTS This manual covers vehicles which have been 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. -
Page 12: Mounting The Spreader
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. -
Page 13: Receiver Mount Spreader
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. -
Page 14: Electrical Diagram
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM – WIRED CONTROL ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM: WIRED CONTROL Rubber ON/OFF Switch Switch Boot Battery 3/8" Terminal Breaker Ring Fuse Holder Double Female 3" Jumper Wiring Harness Remove jumper for use with VAR-020 Variable Speed Control Kit. IMPORTANT: In the off-season, remove the control and put in a cool, dry place. - Page 15 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM – WIRELESS CONTROL WIRELESS CONTROL Battery NEGATIVE (–) Antenna Bypass Battery POSITIVE (+) Learn Common Motor POSITIVE (+) Motor NEGATIVE (–) Wireless Receiver Module Connections Battery Power POSITIVE (+) Terminal #4 Black Wire Spreader Power Plug End Battery NEGATIVE (–) Terminal #1 White Wire Lit.
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Page 16: Operating The Spreader
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 •... - Page 17 OPERATING THE SPREADER – WIRED CONTROL WIRED CONTROL WARNING Never operate equipment when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that might alter your judgment and/or reaction time. WARNING Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when loaded spreader is attached to vehicle. Braking distances may be increased and handling characteristics may be impaired at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
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Page 18: Ensuring That The Spreader Has Power
OPERATING THE SPREADER – WIRELESS CONTROL 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 influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications an override. -
Page 19: Removing The Spreader
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. -
Page 20: Wireless Control Programming And Pairing
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. - Page 21 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 confirming that a red light is visible through the bottommost hole in the Push and hold the toggle-switch side of the transmission mount.
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Page 22: Maintenance
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. electrical wiring harness connection and tag out if required before servicing or performing •... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
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 –... - Page 24 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 If unit works...
- Page 25 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.
- Page 26 Fisher Engineering outlets or spreader owner is granted. 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 specifications used. Fisher Engineering or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders.
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