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- Page 1 ™ PRO-FLO TAILGATE SPREADER Owner’s Manual CAUTION Read this manual before installing or operating the spreader. This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date. ® ™ This manual is for WESTERN PRO-FLO Spreaders with serial numbers (115297 - )
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ................................1 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................2 Before You Begin ..............................2 Torque Chart ................................. 3 Under-Frame Mount Assembly Labels ........................4 Warning/Caution Label ............................4 LOADING ................................5 Certification ................................5 Load Weights ............................... 5 Approximate Salt Weight ............................. 5 Approximate Sand Weight ........................... -
Page 5: Preface
PREFACE This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with When service is necessary, bring your spreader to your the safety information, operation and maintenance of local outlet. They know your spreader best and are your new tailgate spreader. Please read this manual interested in your complete satisfaction. -
Page 6: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR if not avoided, could result in death or serious ratings as found on the driver-side door personal injury. -
Page 7: Torque Chart
SAFETY INFORMATION When tightening fasteners, refer to Torque Chart for CAUTION the recommended fastener values. Disconnect electric power at spreader electrical wiring harness connection and tag out if Torque Chart required before servicing or performing maintenance. Recommended Fastener Torque Chart (Ft.-Lb.) CAUTION Size Grade 2... -
Page 8: Under-Frame Mount Assembly Labels
SAFETY INFORMATION Please become familiar with the Warning and Caution labels on the spreader! Warning/Caution Label Under-Frame Mount Assembly Labels The diagram below indicates the location of the safety and identification labels. MAX. GROSS MAX. HITCH TYPE TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT (LB.) WEIGHT (LB.) WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING... -
Page 9: Loading
LOADING This manual covers vehicles which have been WARNING recommended for carrying the spreader. Please see Overloading could result in an accident or your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR ratings as found in the driver-side cornerpost Certification of the 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 8. Insert hold-down pins and secure with hairpin Under-Frame Mount cotter pins. 1. Install the secondary frame into the subframe. Hairpin Cotter Hold-down Secondary Frame Subframe CAUTION CAUTION Visually check Hitch Pin holes before Both hold-down pins must be in place and assembly. - 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 Both hold-down pins must be in place and Visually align tabs into the secondary frame.
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Page 13: Operating The Spreader
OPERATING THE SPREADER Driving and Spreading on Snow and Ice Accessory Circuit CAUTION The yellow wire in the vehicle harness is provided for Drinking and then driving or spreading is very accessory use of 12 AMPS or less. dangerous. Your reflex, perceptions, attentiveness and judgement can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Gates And The Deflector
OPERATING THE SPREADER Adjusting the Gates and the 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 or spinner movement to stop. speed, gate position, and deflector position. -
Page 15: Variable Speed (Pwm) Control
OPERATING THE SPREADER There are two control options. They are the Variable Adjusting the Spinner Speed Speed (PWM) Control and the ON/OFF Control. The speed setting can be adjusted when the spreader Variable Speed (PWM) Control is either on or off. 1. -
Page 16: On/Off Control
OPERATING THE SPREADER ON/OFF Control Starting and Stopping the Motor NOTE: The truck ignition must be on to start the WARNING spreader. Before starting the motor, be sure all personnel and equipment are clear of the discharge area. NOTE: If the truck ignition is turned off while the spreader is running, the motor will automatically stop. -
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 NOTE: Empty the hopper before removing the assembly. 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 for • Do not overload any part of your towing specific vehicles. Do not purchase a ball mount or 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 After each use: WARNING Always disconnect electric power before • Wash out hopper and rinse off all external servicing or performing any maintenance. surfaces. Electric shock can cause death or injury. • Wash out the secondary frame slots in the under- To keep your spreader running smoothly, observe the frame mount to prevent build-up of material. -
Page 22: Pin Harness Wiring Diagram
4 PIN HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAM January 1, 2002 Lit. No. 13648/9511... -
Page 23: Pin Harness Wiring Diagram
3 PIN HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAM Lit. No. 13648/9511 January 1, 2002... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE VARIABLE SPEED (PWM) CONTROL TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION PROBLEM EXPLANATION / POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Left (Red) Right (Green) Light Light No power to the cab control: Spinner does Turn the ignition switch on. not turn Turn the cab control on. Check for power to the cab control. - Page 25 Lit. No. 13648/9511 January 1, 2002...
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- Page 28 Western Products outlets 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 herein. Western Products and the vehicle manufacturer may require and/or ®...