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Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com
February 1, 2023
Lit. No. 31344EN, Rev. 00
LOW‑PRO 300 Tailgate Spreaders
#30860
Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this manual before installing or
operating the spreader.
This manual is for WESTERN
LOW-PRO 300 tailgate spreaders with
®
serial numbers beginning with 210801 and higher.
This document 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 February 1, 2023 Lit. No. 31344EN, Rev. 00 LOW‑PRO 300 Tailgate Spreaders #30860 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Original Instructions CAUTION Read this manual before installing or operating the spreader.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............5 OPERATING THE SPREADER ......16 Owner's Information Form ........5 Driving and Spreading on Snow and Ice .... 17 Spreading Tips ............ 17 SAFETY ..............6 REMOVING THE SPREADER ....... 18 LOADING ..............10 MAINTENANCE ............ -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION 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 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. 31343EN/31344EN, Rev. 00 February 1, 2023...
- 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 damage. • Before operating the spreader, reassemble Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual any parts or hardware removed for cleaning before installing, operating, or making adjustments.
- Page 9 SAFETY FIRE AND EXPLOSION NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) WARNING for the spreader operator. Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline vapor is explosive. Never smoke while VIBRATION working on vehicle. Keep all open flames away from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe up Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed 2.5 m/s any spilled gasoline immediately.
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Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: Receiver Mount Spreader
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. -
Page 13: Wiring Instructions
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM – WIRED CONTROL 300 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Control Power Cable Spreader Control Spreader 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. -
Page 14: 300 Wiring Instructions
CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM 300 HARNESS DIAGRAMS Vehicle Harness 144" Battery Harness 144" 6" "B (+)" Label 2" Label "B (–)" 3" To Spreader Control Breaker 3/8" Wiring Harness Ring Terminal To Battery Lit. No. 31343EN/31344EN, Rev. 00 February 1, 2023... - Page 15 CONTROL AND HARNESS DIAGRAM 300 CONTROL Control Spreader Power Spreader Power Spinner Speed Variable Spinner ON/OFF ON/OFF Variable 1–10 Speed Battery To Spreader Lit. No. 31343EN/31344EN, Rev. 00 February 1, 2023...
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Page 16: Operating The Spreader
OPERATING THE SPREADER CONTROL NOTE: The vehicle ignition must be ON to start the spreader. WARNING Never operate equipment when under the NOTE: If vehicle ignition is turned OFF while influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that spreader is running, the motor will stop. might alter your judgment and/or reaction time. -
Page 17: Driving And Spreading On Snow And Ice
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. -
Page 18: 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 19: 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 20 Western Products outlets or spreader owner is granted. Western Products 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. Western Products or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders.
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