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optional equipment for spreaders. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. Fisher Engineering offers a limited warranty for all spreaders 
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Lit. No. 96210, Rev. 00 

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June 15, 2008

Fisher Engineering
50 Gordon Drive
Rockland, ME  04841-2139
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  A SUBSIDIARY OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.

Summary of Contents for PRO-CASTER 0806

Page 1: ...ER PRO CASTER Hopper Spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 0806 and higher Regular and High Capacity PRO CASTER Hopper Spreader Installation Instructions CAUTION Read this manual and engine own...

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Page 3: ...spreader wait for conveyor or spinner to stop then lock out power Do not climb into or ride on spreader WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or damage Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR ratings as...

Page 4: ...uses 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...

Page 5: ...g gas tank DO NOT smoke or use open flame within 25 feet of spreader Allow spilled gas to evaporate completely before starting engine Gasoline engine produces poisonous gases while running DO NOT oper...

Page 6: ...lar Capacity Load Volume High Capacity Load Volume LOADING Material Weights Certification NOTE All new untitled vehicle installations require National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Alter...

Page 7: ...pacity Lift spreader by hooking the loop located on rear cross channel inside hopper NOTE The loop is located at the approximate balance point of the spreader The balance point may vary with engine fl...

Page 8: ...obstructions bumper trailer hitch etc 5 Measure the distance from the front of the truck bed to the sills and make a spacer to place between the bed and the rails 6 Bolt the spreader to the vehicle fr...

Page 9: ...Chute Only Secure the access panel onto the chute housing 8 Tighten all fasteners according to the torque chart Chute Assembly Center Belt Drive NOTE Chute assembly is a two person activity NOTE For...

Page 10: ...pulleys are lined up before retightening the fasteners 8 Additional belt tension may be applied by pulling the chute assembly toward the rear 9 Install belt guard 10 26 Chute Only Secure the access pa...

Page 11: ...y hot or moving parts of the truck Routing will vary from truck to truck 3 Identify a convenient location for the cab control that can be reached by the harnesses and wiring 4 Drill a 5 8 hole in the...

Page 12: ...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 choke lev...

Page 13: ...m flow rate in gpm 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...

Page 14: ...PUMP 23 GPM Min 1500 PSI VALVE Rated to 40 GPM 1500 PSI Conveyor Motor TANK Spinner Motor Controlled Flow to Spinner Motor 10 GPM max 1500 PSI Return Flow to Tank Return Flow to Tank Excess Flow to T...

Page 15: ...ension Use the two 5 8 x 6 take up bolts at the front of the spreader to adjust conveyor chain tension Loosen the locknuts before attempting to adjust the take up bolts Turn both bolts equal amounts t...

Page 16: ...ptional 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 import...

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