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Lit. No. 13648/9511, Rev. 07

19

August 10, 2005

Cab Control

White Connector

Red Connector

8 Ga. Red

8 Ga. Red

Two Way Molded
Connector

10 Amp Fuse

14 Ga. Red

To Vehicle Ignition
(Accessory Wire or
Fuse Box)

8 Ga. Red

30 Amp Fuse

14 Ga. Black

8 Ga. Black

14 Ga. Red

Vehicle           Wiring Harness

To Vehicle CHMSL
Signal

Battery

+

_

(Early Style Wiring)

Spreader         Wiring Harness

Motor

CHMSL

Assy

8 Ga. 
Black

14 Ga. Black

A

B

8 Ga. Red

14 Ga. Red

Motor Specification:

12 Volt DC, .56 kW Motor

3 PIN HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAM

Summary of Contents for Speed-Caster

Page 1: ...stalling or operating the spreader August 10 2005 Lit No 9511 Rev 07 TAILGATE SPREADER Owner s Manual This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date This manual is for FISHER SPEED CASTER Sp...

Page 2: ...Light 10 Variable Speed PWM Control Old Style 11 Starting and Stopping the Motor 11 Adjusting the Spinner Speed 11 Blast Maximum Speed 11 Spinner Indicator Lights 11 ON OFF Control 12 Starting and Sto...

Page 3: ...the driver side vehicle door cornerpost See Loading Section to determine maximum volumes of spreading material WARNING Do not install the control for this product in the deployment path of an air bag...

Page 4: ...and practices when attaching spreader including proper personal protective safety equipment CAUTION Disconnect electric power at spreader electrical wiring harness connection and tag out if required...

Page 5: ...TRIBUTING 10 000 1 000 WEIGHT CARRYING BALL MOUNT 10 000 1 000 67181 Please become familiar with the Warning and Caution labels on the spreader Warning Caution Label 68584 WARNING CAUTION DO NOT EXCEE...

Page 6: ...river side vehicle door cornerpost Approximate Sand Weight Load Weights NOTE If spreader and ice control material loading is in doubt weigh vehicle for compliance with vehicle ratings NOTE Use only dr...

Page 7: ...e front of the mount assembly to the channel using hold down bolts Hand tighten NOTE Apply a small amount of grease to the bolt thread periodically to ensure easy removal Locator Studs Mount Assembly...

Page 8: ...ch Pin holes before assembly Never use a finger to check alignment 8 Insert hold down pins and secure with hairpin cotter pins 9 Connect the spreader wiring harness to the vehicle wiring harness 10 Ve...

Page 9: ...if the pins are not properly secure while the vehicle is in motion Never use a finger to check alignment 3 Lift the hopper assembly using a hoist or two people and tip slightly forward 4 Position tab...

Page 10: ...you cannot see well due to snow or icy conditions you will need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up...

Page 11: ...e spinner speed gate position and deflector position Deflector Effect Gate Effect Driver side open Passenger side open Both sides open Passenger side gate closed Heavy on passenger side Driver side ga...

Page 12: ...d dial counterclockwise will decrease the speed Blast Maximum Speed 1 Press and hold the START BLAST button as long as maximum speed is needed 2 Release the button when maximum speed is no longer need...

Page 13: ...the spreader is either on or off 1 Turn the speed dial clockwise The speed will increase as the numbers on the speed dial increase 2 Turning the speed dial counterclockwise will decrease the speed Bla...

Page 14: ...main in this position The power switch OFF position operates as emergency stop when required NOTE The truck ignition must be on to start the spreader NOTE If the truck ignition is turned off while the...

Page 15: ...c grease 2 Install the plug cover over the vehicle harness plug 3 Remove the hairpin cotter pins and hold down pins Spreader Wiring Harness Vehicle Wiring Harness Hold down Bolt Hairpin Cotter Pin Hol...

Page 16: ...t the spreader wiring harness from the vehicle wiring harness NOTE Grease the electrical connections using dielectric grease 2 Install the plug cover over the vehicle harness plug 3 Remove the hairpin...

Page 17: ...bottom of nut Gross trailer weight rating and ball diameter are marked on balls Trailer Couplers The coupler socket should be smooth clean and lightly lubricated Tighten or adjust according to the cou...

Page 18: ...ional weight of a trailer affects acceleration braking and handling Allow extra time for passing stopping and changing lanes Severe bumps can damage your towing vehicle hitch and trailer Drive slowly...

Page 19: ...pper and rinse off all external surfaces Wash out the secondary frame slots in the under frame mount to prevent build up of material Use dielectric grease on all electrical connections to prevent corr...

Page 20: ...p Fuse 14 Ga Black 8 Ga Black 14 Ga Orange To Vehicle CHMSL Signal Battery _ Vehicle Wiring Harness Accessory Circuit 12 AMP MAX 14 Ga Yellow Spreader Wiring Harness Motor CHMSL Assy 14 Ga Orange 8 Ga...

Page 21: ...Ga Red To Vehicle Ignition Accessory Wire or Fuse Box 8 Ga Red 30 Amp Fuse 14 Ga Black 8 Ga Black 14 Ga Red Vehicle Wiring Harness To Vehicle CHMSL Signal Battery _ Early Style Wiring Spreader Wiring...

Page 22: ...START BLAST switch to resume operation 2 Wire harness is damaged or has an open circuit between cab control and spreader 2a Check plug connections at cab control and spreader 2b Check wire connection...

Page 23: ...obstruction in hopper 1 Unplug the spreader harness and tag out if required Check hopper for material and free any bridged material or obstruction Spread pattern not optimum 1 Deflector out of adjust...

Page 24: ...furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used Fisher Engineering and the vehicle manufacturer may require and or recommend optional equipment for spreader...

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