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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 300G tailgate spreaders with ® serial numbers beginning with 210801 and higher. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............5 OPERATING THE SPREADER ......20 Owner's Information Form ........5 Driving and Spreading on Snow and Ice .... 20 Spreading Tips ............ 20 SAFETY ..............6 REMOVING THE SPREADER ....... 21 LOADING ..............11 MAINTENANCE ............
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.
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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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. 30751EN/30752EN, Rev. 00 February 1, 2023...
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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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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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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...
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 vehicle.
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 fasteners The spreader shall be installed according to according to the torque chart. instructions supplied.
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MOUNTING THE SPREADER 3. Mount the throat support to the support frame at CAUTION the two lower holes by using the four supplied Before drilling holes, check to be sure that no 5/16" x 1" cap screws and 5/16" locknuts. Tighten vehicle wiring or other components could be the fasteners according to the torque chart.
MOUNTING THE SPREADER RECEIVER MOUNT SPREADER The spreader shall be installed according to instructions supplied. Your local outlet is trained to provide this service and service your spreader with factory original parts. CAUTION During removal or mounting, securely grip spreader to avoid dropping. Insert the assembled unit into the receiver hitch and secure with the supplied hitch pin and hairpin cotter.
CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM WIRING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not alter, modify, or install additional 300G Tailgate Spreaders components in shaded areas shown below. Failure to comply may interfere with airbag 1. Mount the rear plug bracket on the back of the deployment or cause injury to operator in an vehicle.
CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM 300G WIRING DIAGRAM Control Power Cable Spreader Control Switch Assembly Vehicle Harness IMPORTANT: Do not modify harness length. Any modifications will void warranty. 1. All external connections must have dielectric grease. 2. Read lead labels before attaching to power source or ground.
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CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM Spreader Harness 43" 9" 1" 33" 38" Load View Load View 4‑Way Connector Green Black Blue Red Pos. B Black Pos. A Lit. No. 30751EN/30752EN, Rev. 00 February 1, 2023...
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CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM 300G HARNESS DIAGRAMS Vehicle Harness 189" ± 3" Label "M (–)" Black Label "M (+)" Orange Blue Battery Harness 144" 6" Label "B (+)" 2" Label "B (–)" 3" Lit. No. 30751EN/30752EN, Rev. 00 February 1, 2023...
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CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM 300G CONTROL Control Gate Switch OPEN/OFF/CLOSED Spreader Power Spinner Speed ON/OFF Variable 1–10 Load View Switch Assembly Orange Blue Black Black Orange Black Key Way on this End Black Blue Switch Circuits are: Up – ON Middle –...
OPERATING THE SPREADER DRIVING AND SPREADING ON SNOW SPREADING TIPS AND ICE • Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent unmanageable levels of ice. WARNING • Never exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) when spreading. Drinking and then driving or spreading is very dangerous.
OPERATING THE SPREADER CONTROL Adjusting Spinner Speed The tailgate spreader comes standard with a variable WARNING speed dial. Spinner speed can be adjusted to get Never operate equipment when under the desired spread distance. influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that might alter your judgment and/or reaction 1.
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 •...
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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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.