Lit. No. 95900/95901, Rev. 00
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September 1, 2006
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before You Begin
Park the vehicle on a level surface, place shift lever in
PARK or NEUTRAL and set the parking brake. Turn off
the engine and remove keys.
NOTE: Indicates a situation or action that can lead
to damage to your snowplow and vehicle or other
property. Other useful information can also be
described.
NOTE: Lubricate grease fittings after each use.
Use a good quality multi-purpose grease.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious personal injury.
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
• Driver to keep bystanders minimum of 25
feet away from operating spreader.
• Before working with the spreader, secure all
loose-fitting clothing and unrestrained hair.
• Before operating the spreader, verify all
safety guards are in place.
• Before servicing the spreader, wait for
conveyor and spinner to stop.
• 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 found on the driver-side door
cornerpost of the vehicle. See Loading Section
to determine maximum volumes of spreading
material.
WARNING
Do not install this product in deployment path
of an air bag. Refer to vehicle manufacturer’s
manual for air bag deployment area(s).
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid under pressure could cause skin
injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic
fluid, get medical attention immediately.
CAUTION
If rear directional, CHMSL light or brake
stoplights are obstructed by the spreader, the
lights shall be relocated, or auxiliary directional
or brake stoplights shall be installed.
CAUTION
During the hopper spreader installation we
recommend the addition of an OSHA compliant
Backup Alarm. This alarm is required for OSHA
governed employers.
CAUTION
• Do not operate a spreader in need of
maintenance.
• Before operating the spreader, reassemble
any parts or hardware removed for cleaning
or adjusting.
• Before operating the spreader, remove
materials such as cleaning rags, brushes,
and hand tools from the spreader.
• Before operating the spreader, read the
engine owner’s manual.
• 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
before servicing or performing maintenance.
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.
