Fisher Engineering STEEL-CASTER 99000-1 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

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This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

August 1, 2018

Lit. No. 43765, Rev. 02

This manual is for FISHER

STEEL-CASTER Hopper Spreaders

with serial numbers beginning with 170711 and higher.

CAUTION

Read this document before installing or
operating the spreader.

Fisher Engineering

99000-1, 99001-1

99005-1, 99009-1

50 Gordon Drive, Rockland, Maine 04841-2139 • www.

sherplows.com

STEEL-CASTER™ Hopper Spreader

with Electric Motors

Installation Instructions

Summary of Contents for STEEL-CASTER 99000-1

Page 1: ...Hopper Spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 170711 and higher CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spreader Fisher Engineering 99000 1 99001 1 99005 1 99009 1 50 Gord...

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Page 3: ...If labels are missing or cannot be read see your sales outlet CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to ale...

Page 4: ...rty damage Read and understand labels and the owner s manual before installing operating or making adjustments WARNING Driver to keep bystanders minimum of 25 feet away from operating spreader Before...

Page 5: ...33 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 to...

Page 6: ...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 ma...

Page 7: ...nded for this step as the chute weighs more than 70 pounds 4 Align the holes in the legs of the inverted V with the holes in the hopper sides Install the inverted V to the hopper using the supplied 3...

Page 8: ...t your authorized dealer 7 Remove the cable tie holding the wire harness to the conveyor chain Connect the vehicle side harness to the hopper side harness INSTALL HOPPER IN TRUCK BED 1 Remove the vehi...

Page 9: ...allations Confirm Adjust Chute Length Ideal spinner height is 12 18 above the ground For some installations the chute length may need to be adjusted to achieve the desired spinner height If no length...

Page 10: ...d for this step 2 Line up the hinge pivot holes Insert a 1 2 x 8 1 4 chute pin on each side and secure with a 3 32 x 2 1 4 cotter pin 3 Connect the chute motor plug to the hopper harness plug The chut...

Page 11: ...able ties secure the battery cable to the truck Verify that the harness cannot drop onto the road when it is disconnected from the spreader 7 Attach the vehicle battery cable red wire to the other fus...

Page 12: ...ds any hot sharp or moving parts of the truck Routing will vary from truck to truck 3 Choose a cab control mounting location that can be reached by the harness The location must be within easy reach o...

Page 13: ...provided by the OEM DO NOT splice the orange wire into the wire coming off the stoplight switch by the brake pedal Splicing at the stoplight switch may affect transmission shifting cruise control or...

Page 14: ...located in rear of vehicle To Vehicle Park Light Tap if License Plate Light Kit accessory is installed 100A Fuse 6 ga Red 18 ga Red To Vehicle Switched Accessory BRN ORN ORN FEED P N BAT SPIN GND B T...

Page 15: ...g mounting bolts 2 Adjust the chain tension until the chain is visible in the chain tension port 3 Tighten the jam nuts Tighten the bearing mounting bolts to 30 ft lb Chain Tension Port Take Up Bolt J...

Page 16: ...le manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader Fisher Engineering offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories S...