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Lit. No. 95902/95903, Rev. 01 

June 15, 2008

PREFACE

This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with 
the safety information, operation and maintenance of 
your new hopper spreader. Please read this manual 
carefully and follow all recommendations. This will 
help ensure pro

fi

 table and trouble-free operation of 

your hopper spreader. Keep this manual accessible. It 
is a handy reference in case minor service is required.

OWNER'S INFORMATION

Owner's Name:  ______________________________________________________________________

Date Purchased: _____________________________________________________________________  

Outlet Name: ______________________________________________  

Phone: __________________

Outlet Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Vehicle Model: _______________________________________________  

Year:  ________________

Spreader Type (Model): ________________________________________  Serial #: ________________

Length: ________________________  Weight 

__________________   lb/kg: 

 

__________________

When service is necessary, bring your hopper 
spreader to your local outlet. They know your spreader 
best and are interested in your complete satisfaction.

NOTE: This spreader is designed to spread snow 
and ice control materials only. Do not use it 
for purposes other than those speci

fi

 ed in this 

manual.

Summary of Contents for PRO-CASTER

Page 1: ...Spreader Owner s Manual This manual is for FISHER PRO CASTER Hopper Spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 0609 0805 This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date CAUTION Read this...

Page 2: ...ntification 10 Operating the Cab Control 10 Clutch Operation Gas Engine Only 10 OPERATING THE SPREADER 11 Honda Choke Adjustment Procedure 11 Baffle Adjustment 12 Spread Patterns Center Belt Drive 13...

Page 3: ..._______________________________________ Outlet Name ______________________________________________ Phone __________________ Outlet Address _____________________________________________________________...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...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 6: ...l Warning Caution Label Warning Caution Label WARNING Gasoline is flammable Turn off engine and allow it to cool before filling gas tank DO NOT smoke or use open flame within 25 feet of spreader Allow...

Page 7: ...e 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 require...

Page 8: ...y 12 Gauge Stainless Steel 128 890 3 0 3 7 58 37 1 2 High Capacity 10 Hopper Body 12 Gauge Stainless Steel 140 950 3 3 4 1 58 37 1 2 High Capacity 8 Hopper Body 12 Gauge Mild Steel 116 810 2 6 3 2 58...

Page 9: ...he 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 t...

Page 10: ...ader Front Gross Axle Weight Rating FGAWR lb Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating RGAWR lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR lb 8600 Gross Vehicle Weight empty lb 6500 Payload Available lb 2100 Material Densi...

Page 11: ...icing 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 f...

Page 12: ...the engine 2 Adjust the speed to slightly above idle 3 Move the clutch switch to ON 4 Increase the engine speed to the desired RPM WARNING Driver to keep bystanders minimum of 25 feet away from operat...

Page 13: ...rocedure 1 Engines are shipped with choke adjusted to the completely closed position when the choke is engaged The choke only requires adjusting if inspection reveals the choke is not fully closing 2...

Page 14: ...ngine RPM gate position and baffle settings Decreasing RPM and or gate opening will decrease the amount of material coming to the spinner Increasing RPM and or gate opening will increase the amount of...

Page 15: ...fle in All baffles adjusted down for a confined spread pattern Curb side baffle deflects material down heavy on curb side Driver side baffle deflects material down heavy on driver s side Spread Patter...

Page 16: ...pinner belt for cracks and wear If belt is cracked or worn replace the belt Maintain correct belt and chain tension Correct tension allows for 1 4 5 16 of deflection midway between the pulleys sprocke...

Page 17: ...ntact an authorized engine manufacturer service center To serve you promptly the service center will need the make model type and code number for your engine Your nearest service center is listed in t...

Page 18: ...ng properly observe the following recommendations After each use Wash out hopper and rinse off all external surfaces Apply dielectric grease to all electrical connections to prevent corrosion Lubricat...

Page 19: ...k Start Switch Choke Switch Black White Black Red Red Green Red Choke Light Clutch Switch Red Red Gray Red Red Cab Control Wiring To Switched Accesory Circuit To Ground Point Black Red Yellow Blue Vio...

Page 20: ...te Yellow Blue and Violet wires are provided for accessory use Vehicle Side Wiring Harness Spreader Side Wiring Harness Note Yellow Blue and Violet wires are provided for accessory use Clutch Throttle...

Page 21: ...ric throttle motor leads 2 Using the electric throttle control run the new motor until the crank reaches the 12 o clock position A 9 volt battery can be used as a substitute for the control ELECTRIC T...

Page 22: ...ted Fixed Displacement Pump T P A S 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 1500 PSI Return Flow to Tank Retur...

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Page 24: ...er owner is granted Fisher Engineering reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illus...

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