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Western PRO-FLO Owner's Manual

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August 10, 2005
Lit. No. 13648, Rev. 07
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 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 - )

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS REMOVING THE SPREADER ......... 13 PREFACE ..............1 In-Bed Mount ............. 13 SAFETY INFORMATION ..........1 Under-Frame Mount .......... 14 Before You Begin ..........1 RECEIVER HITCH ........... 15 Torque Chart ............2 Safety ..............15 Warning/Caution Label ........3 Important Information on Towing ......

  • Page 3: 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 local outlet. They know your spreader best and your new tailgate spreader. Please read this manual are interested in your complete satisfaction.

  • Page 4: Torque Chart

    SAFETY INFORMATION Torque Chart CAUTION If rear directional, CHMSL light or brake CAUTION stoplights are obstructed by the spreader, the lights shall be relocated, or auxiliary directional Read instructions before assembling. or brake stoplights shall be installed. Fasteners should be finger tight until instructed to tighten according to torque chart.

  • Page 5: Warning/Caution Label

    SAFETY INFORMATION Please become familiar with the Warning and Caution labels on the spreader! Warning/Caution Label Located on both sides Warning/Caution Label WARNING CAUTION • DO NOT EXCEED GVWR OR GAWR WITH SPREADER AND LOAD. • READ OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING SPREADER.

  • Page 6: Loading

    LOADING This manual covers vehicles which have been WARNING recommended for carrying the spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. The use of under-frame or in-bed mounts on half-ton trucks is restricted to spreading only Certification salt or calcium chloride. (max. 50 lb. per cu. ft.) Failure to comply could result in exceeding the payload capacity.

  • Page 7: Mounting The Spreader

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

  • Page 8: 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 Both hold-down pins must be in place and CAUTION secured with hairpin cotter pins. The hopper assembly may become unstable if the pins are Visually check Hitch Pin holes before assembly.
  • Page 9 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 CAUTION CAUTION Visually align tabs into the secondary frame. Both hold-down pins must be in place and secured with hairpin cotter pins.

  • Page 10: Operating The Spreader

    OPERATING THE SPREADER Driving and Spreading on Snow and Ice Accessory Circuit The yellow wire in the vehicle harness is provided for CAUTION accessory use of 12 AMPS or less. Drinking and then driving or spreading is very dangerous. Your reflex, perceptions, attentiveness and judgement can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Variable Speed (Pwm) Control - New Style

    OPERATING THE SPREADER There are two control options. They include the Variable Blast/Maximum Speed Speed (PWM) Control and the ON/OFF Control. The 1. Press and hold the START/BLAST button as long variable speed control was redesigned. Identify old or as maximum speed is needed. new style by the face plates shown for correct operating instructions.

  • Page 13: Variable Speed (Pwm) Control - Old Style

    OPERATING THE SPREADER Variable Speed (PWM) Control – Old Style Adjusting the Spinner Speed The speed setting can be adjusted when the spreader is either on or off. 1. Turn the speed dial clockwise. The speed will increase as the numbers on the speed dial increase.

  • Page 14: On/Off Control

    ON/OFF Control Blast/Maximum Speed Move and hold the power switch to the BLAST position Spinner Indicator Light for as long as maximum speed 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 15: Removing The Spreader

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

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE After each use: CAUTION Disconnect electric power at spreader • Wash out hopper and rinse off all external electrical wiring harness connection and tag surfaces. out if required before servicing or performing maintenance. • Wash out the secondary frame slots in the under- frame mount to prevent build-up of material.

  • Page 20: Pin Harness Wiring Diagram

    4 PIN HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAM Cab Control White Connector Two-Way Molded Connector 6 Amp Fuse Red Connector 14 Ga. Red 8 Ga. Red 8 Ga. Red To Vehicle Ignition (Accessory Wire or 30 Amp Fuse Fuse Box) 10 Ga. Red 14 Ga.

  • Page 21: Pin Harness Wiring Diagram

    3 PIN HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAM (Early Style Wiring) Cab Control White Connector Two Way Molded Connector 10 Amp Fuse Red Connector 14 Ga. Red 8 Ga. Red 8 Ga. Red To Vehicle Ignition (Accessory Wire or 30 Amp Fuse Fuse Box) 8 Ga.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE For control operation and use of diagnostic indicator lights, locate the section for your control style in the Operating Section of this manual. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION 1. Control connector plug is loose. 1. Check plug connection at cab control.
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION 1. Bridging of material or obstruction 1. Unplug the spreader harness in hopper. and tag out if required. Check Ice control material not flowing hopper for material and free any (Spinner is turning.) bridged material or obstruction.
  • Page 24 Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. This product is manufactured under the following US patent: 5,501,405. Western Products offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information.

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