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Page 1: ...numbers beginning with 170711 and higher CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spreader Fisher Engineering 99002 1 99003 1 99004 1 99006 1 99007 1 99008 1 99010 1 through 99018 1 50 Gordon Drive Rockland Maine 04841 2139 www fisherplows com STEEL CASTER Hopper Spreader With Gasoline Engine or Dual Hydraulic Drive Installation Instructions ...

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Page 3: ...eader NOTE 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 alert against unsafe practices WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury Both Sides Caution Label Lifting Warning ...

Page 4: ...ader remove materials such as cleaning rags brushes and hand tools from the spreader While operating the spreader use auxiliary warning lights except when prohibited by law Tighten all fasteners according to the Torque Chart Refer to Torque Chart for the recommended torque values CAUTION Disconnect electric and or hydraulic power and tag out if required before servicing or performing maintenance N...

Page 5: ...6 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 10 9 Torque ft lb Class 8 8 Class 10 9 Inch Fasteners ...

Page 6: ...he 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 labeli...

Page 7: ...Remove and retain the linch pins securing the top screens Remove the screens and set them aside 2 The inverted V is mounted underneath the hopper cross beams for shipping Detach the inverted V from the cross beams and set it aside 3 Remove the chute from the hopper and set it on its side Two people are recommended for this step as the chute weighs more than 70 pounds 4 Align the holes in the legs ...

Page 8: ...per support legs as a template mark mounting hole positions on the truck bed Move the spreader temporarily to allow access and drill 5 8 holes as marked NOTE Pay special attention when drilling or clamping dissimilar metals to aluminum bodies Galvanic corrosion can occur if not handled properly Contact vehicle manufacturer for recommended attachment practices MOUNTING THE SPREADER Mounting Holes 1...

Page 9: ...ler If the mounting holes are not directly over the truck box supports the truck bed must be braced to the frame to prevent buckling or deforming the truck bed Accessory mounting bars are available for installations that require additional bracing Contact 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...

Page 10: ...length may need to be adjusted to achieve the desired spinner height If no chute length adjustment is required go to Install Chute to Spreader Gas Models Changing Short Chute to Long Configuration Extending a short chute requires installation of the Chute Extension Kit Long Gas available from your authorized dealer Changing Long Chute to Short Configuration A short spinner shaft is shipped with th...

Page 11: ...of the chute Remove the sprocket and key from the top of the shaft by loosening the sprocket set screw 2 Shorten the chute a Remove the six fasteners that attach the middle and lower sections of the chute and the four fasteners that attach the middle and upper sections Remove the middle section b Install the lower chute section to the upper section using the four upper fasteners removed in the pre...

Page 12: ...sioner adjustment bolt jam nut and advance the adjustment bolt until it contacts the tensioner pivot bolt nut This will keep the pivot bolt from moving 6 Tighten the tensioner adjustment bolt jam nut 7 Check the chain tension Correct tension allows the chain to move 1 4 when pressed midway between the sprockets To adjust the tension repeat Steps 2 6 as required 8 Tighten the tensioner pivot bolt n...

Page 13: ... the chute length may need to be adjusted to achieve the desired spinner height If no chute length adjustment is required go to Install Chute to Spreader Hydraulic Models Changing Short Chute to Long Configuration Extending a short chute requires installation of the Chute Extension Kit Long Hyd available from your authorized dealer Changing Long Chute to Short Configuration A short spinner shaft i...

Page 14: ...lic motor coupling joint Pin the shaft to the coupling using the retained pin b Tighten the lower bearing set screws c Reinstall the spinner bolt d Confirm that the spinner shaft spins freely Install Chute to Spreader Hydraulic Models 1 Pick up the chute from each side and slide the chute side hinges over the hopper side hinges Two people are recommended for this step 2 Line up the hinge pivot hol...

Page 15: ...e 1 Install either the Spreader Kit or Vehicle Battery Kit following the instructions included with the kit 2 Install the vehicle harness included with the spreader following the steps given below 3 Install the cab control according to the instructions included with the cab control NOTE Use dielectric grease on all electrical connections Vehicle Control Harness Installation 1 Plug the vehicle harn...

Page 16: ...y 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 other vehicle functions Gas Engine Installations 1 Cut the tape holding the orange wire where it exits the convoluted tubing 2 Pull out the orange wire to the location of the vehicle CHMSL tap Cut a small V notc...

Page 17: ...ol Wiring Clutch Switch Choke Switch Vehicle Harness To vehicle CHMSL signal tap located at rear of vehicle To vehicle Park light tap if License Plate Light Kit accessory is installed ON Light Green Start Switch Violet wire provided for accessory use To vehicle CHMSL signal tap located in cab BRN ORN WHT RED GRN RED Choke Light Red Dual Hydraulic Models A vehicle battery cable and CHMSL connection...

Page 18: ...ttempt to move the choke rod in the direction of the choke adjusting screw If the rod has no movement no adjustment is necessary 5 Return the choke adjusting screw to its original position or clockwise until it touches the choke lever If the choke rod has movement bend the engaging tab in the direction away from the choke adjusting screw until there is no choke rod movement 6 In the event that ben...

Page 19: ...inlet Keep the hose distance as short as possible The reservoir should have a capacity of 1 1 2 to 2 times the pump maximum flow rate in gal min Cab Control Valve Installation 1 With the seat fully forward select a suitable location to mount the cab control valve allowing for the operator to adjust the control and to turn it ON and OFF 2 Check for clearance with ALL controls in the cab 3 Under the...

Page 20: ...ement Pump T P A S CONVEYOR MOTOR TANK SPINNER MOTOR PUMP 23 gal min 1500 psi Inlet Flow from Tank Excess Flow toTank Return Flow to Tank Return Flow to Tank VALVE Rated to 40 gal min 1500 psi Controlled Flow to Conveyor Motor 10 gal min 1500 psi Optional Dual Drive Circuit Controlled Flow to Spinner Motor 10 gal min 1500 psi ...

Page 21: ...n 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 Jam Nut Bearing Mounting Bolts DRIVE CHAIN AND SPINNER CHAIN GAS MODELS Verify that the drive sprocket set screws and the clutch sprocket mounting bolts are tight Correct tension allows for 1 4 of deflection midway between the pulleys ...

Page 22: ...ehicle battery cable has sufficient ground clearance when the spreader is removed from the truck FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Gas Models Verify correct engine oil level See the engine manufacturer s owner s manual Verify correct engine to clutch sprocket alignment and chain tension Verify correct clutch sprocket to spinner shaft sprocket alignment and spinner drive chain tension Verify proper choke setting a...

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Page 24: ...icle 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 See separately printed page for this important information The following are registered or unregistered trademarks of Douglas Dynamics LLC FISHER STEEL CASTER Printed in U S A Fisher Engineering 50 G...

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