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Western PRO-FLO 2 Owner's Manual

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August 10, 2005
Lit. No. 94417, Rev. 08
PRO-FLO
2
™
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 2 Spreaders with serial numbers
®
(202650 - )

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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 2 Spreaders with serial numbers ® (202650 - )

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..............1 REMOVING THE SPREADER ........15 SAFETY INFORMATION ..........2 In-Bed Mount ............15 Before You Begin ..........2 Under-Frame Mount ..........16 Torque Chart ............3 RECEIVER HITCH ............ 17 LOADING ..............5 Safety ..............17 Certification ............

  • Page 3: Preface

    PREFACE This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the When service is necessary, bring your spreader to your safety information, operation and maintenance of your local outlet. They know your spreader best and are new tailgate spreader. Please read this manual carefully interested in your complete satisfaction.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, Overloading could result in an accident or if not avoided, could result in death or serious damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR personal injury. ratings as found on the driver-side vehicle door cornerpost.

  • Page 5: Torque Chart

    Torque Chart CAUTION Disconnect electric power at spreader CAUTION electrical wiring harness connection and tag out if required before servicing or performing Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners maintenance. should be finger tight until instructed to tighten according to the torque chart. Use standard methods and practices when attaching CAUTION spreader, including proper personal protective...
  • Page 6 SAFETY INFORMATION Please become familiar with the Warning and Caution labels on the spreader! Caution Label CAUTION Do not lift spreader by wire channel. This could cause product damage and/or personal injury. Warning/Caution 67272 Label Warning/Caution Label Warning/Caution Label WARNING CAUTION •...

  • Page 7: Loading

    LOADING This manual covers vehicles which have been WARNING recommended for carrying the spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR Certification ratings as found on the driver-side vehicle door cornerpost.

  • Page 8: Mounting The Spreader

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER Before Mounting the Spreader 1. Remove the drive cover and remove the small 4. Secure the front of the mount assembly to the plastic bag from that area. channel using hold-down bolts. Hand tighten. 2. Remove solid plug on gear case and replace with elbow and breather contained in the plastic bag.
  • Page 9 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 6. Position the tabs of the hopper assembly over the 9. Connect the spreader wiring harness to the vehicle top of the mount assembly, and lower. wiring harness. Spreader Wiring Harness Vehicle Wiring Harness 7. Allow the hopper assembly to lower into position. 10.

  • Page 10: Under-Frame Mount

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER Under-Frame Mount 1. Install the secondary frame into the subframe. 3. Lift the hopper assembly using a hoist or two people, and tip slightly forward. Secondary Frame Subframe Pockets Mount Bars CAUTION CAUTION Visually align tabs into the secondary frame. Visually check Hitch Pin holes before assembly.
  • Page 11 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 5. Insert a hold-down pin on each side and secure with hairpin cotter pin. Hairpin Cotter Hold-down CAUTION Both hold-down pins must be in place and secured with hairpin cotter pins. The hopper assembly may become unstable if the pins are not properly secure while the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 12: 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 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 13: Adjusting Feed Gate And Deflector

    OPERATING THE SPREADER Adjusting Feed Gate and Deflector Spread pattern, pattern width and the amount of material WARNING dispensed are dependent on the spinner speed, feed gate position, and deflector position. Before making any adjustments to the gate/ deflector settings, turn the spreader off. Wait for all conveyor or spinner movement to stop.

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: On/Off Control

    OPERATING THE SPREADER ON/OFF Control Blast/Maximum Speed Spinner Indicator Light (Illuminated light indicates Move and hold the power switch to the BLAST position power to the motor.) for as long as maximum speed is needed. When released, the switch will automatically return to the OFF position and stop the motor.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Under-Frame Mount

    REMOVING THE SPREADER Under-Frame Mount 4. 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. Spreader Wiring Harness 5.

  • Page 19: Receiver Hitch

    RECEIVER HITCH Safety Hitch Balls Select by gross trailer weight rating, coupler socket WARNING size, and mounting platform thickness and hole size. Hole must not exceed threaded shank diameter by • Do not overload any part of your towing system. more than 1/16 inch.

  • Page 20: Tire Inflation

    RECEIVER HITCH Tire Inflation Controlling Trailer Sway Check often. Follow tow vehicle and trailer Turbulence from another vehicle, a wind gust, or a manufacturer’s recommendations. Improper tire inflation downgrade can cause sudden sway along with shift of can cause trailer sway. the trailer’s load or a trailer tire blowout.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Conveyor Belt Tension CAUTION Disconnect electric power at spreader To adjust the conveyor belt tension, please adhere to electrical wiring harness connection and tag the following instructions. out if required before servicing or performing maintenance. 1. Loosen the two bearing mounting bolts on each of the idler bearings.

  • Page 22: After Each Use

    MAINTENANCE After each use At the End of Each Season (or extended storage) • Wash out hopper and rinse off all external surfaces. • Wash out hopper and rinse off all external surfaces. • Wash out the secondary frame slots in the under- frame mount to prevent build-up of material.

  • Page 23: 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 To Vehicle Ignition 8 Ga. Red (Accessory Wire or 30 Amp Fuse Fuse Box) 10 Ga. Red 14 Ga.

  • Page 24: 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 To Vehicle Ignition 8 Ga. Red (Accessory Wire or 30 Amp Fuse Fuse Box) 8 Ga.

  • Page 25: 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 26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION Unplug the spreader harness and tag out, if required, before performing any of the following repairs. 1. Obstruction is preventing rotation. 1. Clear obstruction. 2. Drive belt is loose or damaged. 2. Adjust belt tension. Replace belt if damaged.
  • Page 28 Western Products and the vehicle manufacturer may require and/or recommend optional equipment for spreaders. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. Western Products offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ) or unregistered (™)

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