Fisher PRO-CASTER, Owner'S Manual

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Lit. No. 95902/95903, Rev. 01 9 June 15, 2008
Cab Control Identi fi cation
NOTE: The conveyor and spinner will operate when
the spinner switch is in the ON or BLAST position.
Engine Operation
Refer to above drawing as a reference for starting and
stopping the engine.
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to ON.
2. Verify the spinner switch is OFF.
3. Move the spreader ignition switch to START.
4. While the engine is cranking, move the throttle
switch to CHOKE/FAST. (Choke light will come on
when the choke begins to close. Hold in FAST for
1/2 second after light comes on.)
5. When the engine starts to fi re, move the throttle
switch towards the SLOW position. The engine will
then start.
6. When the engine starts, release the ignition switch.
7. After the engine starts, move the throttle switch
toward FAST to bring the engine up to maximum
speed. Allow the engine to warm up to proper
operating temperature before attempting to spread.
OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL
SPINNER START CHOKE
ON
OFF
BLAST
ON
OFF
E
N
G
I
N
E
F
S
Electric
Clutch
Switch
Spreader
Ignition
Switch Electric
Throttle
Switch
Choke
Light
CAUTION
Read Owner's and Engine Manual before
operating or servicing spreader.
NOTE: Do not hold the throttle switch in the FAST
position until the choke re-engages. The engine
will not run with the choke 100% engaged. See
Choke Adjustment Procedure for instructions for
tuning the maximum choke point.
8. To control the engine speed:
• Increase: hold the throttle switch at CHOKE/FAST.
Do not operate engine with choke light on.
• Decrease: hold the throttle switch at SLOW.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after 10
seconds of cranking, turn both vehicle and
spreader ignition switches to OFF and see the
engine manual that is shipped with the spreader.
NOTE: Maximum engine speed is obtained just
prior to choking the engine.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle to SLOW and hold for two
seconds.
2. Turn the spreader ignition switch to OFF.
CAUTION
When the engine will not be run for a period of
5 minutes or more, be sure to turn off the fuel
supply valve, if the engine is equipped with a fuel
shutoff. Refer to the engine Owner's Manual.
CAUTION
Do not leave unused material in hopper.
Material can freeze or solidify, causing unit to
not work properly. Empty and clean after each
use.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to free the chain by using a
pipe wrench or any other tool on the output
shaft of the gear case. The gear case is
designed to accept torque from the input shaft
only. Attempts to turn the output shaft will
strip the gears and void any warranty.