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Lit. No. 43573/43583/43593, Rev. 02 

January 15, 2017

LOADING

DETERMINING VEHICLE PAYLOAD

1.  Install the hopper spreader and optional 

equipment according to the instructions.

2.  Install or attach any other equipment that will be 

on the vehicle while the hopper spreader will be in 

use (step bumper, trailer hitch, snowplows, etc.). 

Fill gas tanks.

3.  Obtain the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), 

Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (FGAWR) and 

Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) from 

the certification label located inside the driver-side 

door jamb or door.

4.  With the occupants in the truck for normal hopper 

spreader operation, weigh the vehicle to obtain 

gross vehicle weight (GVW).

5.  Subtract the GVW from the GVWR to determine 

the available material payload.

6.  Obtain the weight per cubic yard (lb/cu yd) of 

the desired material. Divide the weight into the 

payload to determine the maximum volume of 

material that can be carried.

7. 

Compare the maximum volume to determine the 

maximum height of the material in the hopper 

spreader.

8. 

Fill the hopper with the material to the calculated 

height. Reweigh the vehicle with occupants 

and verify the GVW, Front Gross Axle Weight 

and Rear Gross Axle Weight are less than the 

vehicle's ratings.

9.  Repeat Steps 6–8 for each type of material.

This Owner's Manual covers vehicles that have been 

recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please 

see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications.

CERTIFICATION

MATERIAL WEIGHTS

Density

Material

(lb/ft

3

)

(lb/yd

3

)

(kg/m

3

)

Salt

80

2160

1282

Sand

100

2700

1602

Material densities are approximate and are based on dry, 

loose material. It is the responsibility of the operator to 

know the weight of the material to be spread and the vehicle 

carrying capacity.

 WARNING

Overloading could result in an accident or 

damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as 

found on the driver‑side cornerpost of vehicle.

 WARNING

New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader 

requires National Highway Traffic Safety 

Administration altered vehicle certification 

labeling. Installer to verify that struck load of 

snow or ice control material does not exceed 

GVWR or GAWR rating label and complies 

with FMVSS.

 CAUTION

 

Read and adhere to manufacturer's 

ice‑control material package 

labeling, including Material Safety 

Data Sheet requirements.

Summary of Contents for ICE CHASER 78903

Page 1: ...ions These Installation Instructions are for BLIZZARD ICE CHASER LP hopper spreaders with serial numbers 0000 and higher Blizzard PO Box 245038 Milwaukee WI 53224 9538 www blizzardplows com A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS LLC CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spreader ...

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Page 3: ... may also be used to alert against unsafe practices WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury ROTATING PARTS AND FLYING OB JECTS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH Keep hands arms feet and loose clothing away Shut off power ans stop engine before servicing Read owners manual before operating Keep bystanders at least 60 ft away D...

Page 4: ...N SPREADER DOWN WITH APPROVED RATCHET STRAPS AND BOLT KIT REAR FRAME LOCATOR BARS MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE OPERATING VEHICLE DANGER D6547 ROTATING AUGER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Keep arms hands and loose clothing away from auger Shut off control and unplug spreader before servicing D6335 SAFETY ...

Page 5: ...veral blade style automotive fuses If a problem should occur and fuse replacement is necessary the replacement fuse must be of the same type and amperage rating as the original Installing a fuse with a higher rating can damage the system and could start a fire Fuse Replacement including fuse ratings and locations is located in the Maintenance section of the Owner s Manual WARNING Overloading could...

Page 6: ...safe to operate Mobile Communication Equipment such as cell phones text messaging devices pagers or two way radios WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline vapor is explosive Never smoke while working on vehicle Keep all open flames away from gasoline tank and lines Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately VENTILATION BATTERY SAFETY NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB ...

Page 7: ... 19 5 38 5 67 107 7 7 613 778 1139 1545 450 428 562 796 1117 M33 x 3 50 M36 x 4 00 2101 2701 1468 1952 325 M16 x 2 00 231 167 M18 x 2 50 318 222 Recommended Fastener Torque Chart Size Size Torque ft lb Grade 5 Grade 8 Metric Fasteners Class 8 8 and 10 9 These torque values apply to fasteners except those noted in the instructions Torque ft lb Grade 5 Grade 8 Size Size Torque ft lb Class 8 8 Class ...

Page 8: ...e material to the calculated height Reweigh the vehicle with occupants and verify the GVW Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight are less than the vehicle s ratings 9 Repeat Steps 6 8 for each type of material This Owner s Manual covers vehicles that have been recommended for carrying the hopper spreader Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications CERTIFICATION MATERIA...

Page 9: ...hicle Then slide spreader back approximately 1 to allow proper clearance 7 Install stop bars using supplied hole patterns see illustration below To achieve the best position you may need to drill additional holes in the bracket in order to properly position the spreader If there are interferences relocate the holes making sure there are at least two forward and two rearward of the front to back ce...

Page 10: ... if not handled properly Contact vehicle manufacturer for recommended attachment practices 10 Install and tighten all four cap screws 11 Install the four ratchet straps as shown below NOTE It is important for safety that this strapping method be used as the standard mounting procedure 12 Connect the spreader power cord to vehicle main power plug mounted at the rear of the vehicle refer to installa...

Page 11: ...eering wheel is a good location to place the hole 5 Connect power leads to the battery Red POSITIVE Black NEGATIVE Always connect to the primary battery if using a dual battery system Secure loose loom to any other large or medium vehicle harness with medium duty cable ties to secure wiring harness NOTE If adding an inline fuse use a 60 amp slow blow time delay or a 60 amp relay Vehicle Control Ha...

Page 12: ...ength Any modifications will void warranty All external connections must have dielectric grease Read lead labels before attaching to power source or ground No other devices may be spliced into wiring harness Any repairs to wiring harness must be done with heat shrink butt connectors If inline fuse is installed use a 60 amp maxi fuse or circuit breaker HARNESS DUST COVER Install the dust cover as s...

Page 13: ...3583 43593 Rev 02 13 January 15 2017 HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAM 1 4 x 1 2 Cap Screw Control Power Cable Spreader Control Control Mounting Bracket Vehicle Harness Connector Adapter Dust Cover Power Cable Spreader Harness ...

Page 14: ...uger Mold Cap Blue 12 GA Vibrator Orange 10 GA Vibrator Spinner 10 GA White Auger 10 GA Red Vibrator 12 GA Orange Spinner 10 GA Black Hot Circuit Grd Circuit Auger 10 GA Green Vibrator 12 GA Blue Vehicle Harness Control Power Cable 3 8 Terminal w Heat Shrink Black Red 124 Tubing Front View Red to Positive Black to Negative HARNESS DIAGRAM ...

Page 15: ...nner Positive Vibrator Negative Auger Negative Spinner Negative Spinner Positive Auger Positive Vibrator Positive Male Female Vibrator Plug Black Red Load View Auger Red Positive Auger Black Negative Spinner Black Negative Vibrator Black Negative Spinner Red Positive Vibrator Red Positive Red Positive Black Negative HARNESS DIAGRAM ...

Page 16: ...Lit No 43573 43583 43593 Rev 02 16 January 15 2017 Spinner Main Input Auger and Vibrator not supplied on drawing ELECTRICAL ROUTING ...

Page 17: ...FINAL CHECKLIST Verify dielectric grease is applied to all electrical connections Verify wire harnesses and battery cables are properly secured away from hot or moving parts Verify vehicle battery cable has sufficient ground clearance when spreader is removed from truck ...

Page 18: ...ufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader Blizzard offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories See separately printed page for this important information The following are registered or unregistered trademarks of Douglas Dynamics LLC BLIZZARD ICE CHASER LP Printed in U S A Blizzard PO Box 245038 Milwaukee WI 53...

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