Western PRO-FLO, Owner'S Manual

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Lit. No. 13648/9511 9 January 1, 2002
OPERATING THE SPREADER
Driving and Spreading on Snow and Ice
CAUTION
Drinking and then driving or spreading is very
dangerous. Your reflex, perceptions,
attentiveness and judgement can be affected by
even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a
serious or even fatal collision if you drive after
drinking. Please do not drink, then drive or
spread ice control materials.
Follow your vehicle owner’s manual instructions for
driving in snow and ice conditions. Remember when
you drive on snow or ice, your wheels will not get good
traction. You cannot accelerate as quickly, turning is
more difficult and you will need longer braking
distance. Wet and hard packed snow or ice offers the
worst tire traction. It is very easy to lose control. You
will have difficulty accelerating. If you do get moving,
you may have poor steering and difficult braking which
can cause you to slide out of control.
Here are some tips for driving in these conditions.
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Drive defensively.
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Do not drink, then drive or spread snow and ice
control materials.
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Spread or drive only when you have good visibility
for operating a vehicle.
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If 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.
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Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your headlamps can light up only so much road
ahead.
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If you are tired, pull off in a safe place and rest.
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Spreader size reduces driver visibility to the rear of
the vehicle due to spreader size and location. We
recommend an OSHA compliant backup alarm for
all governed employers.
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Keep your windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean to see around you.
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Dress properly for the weather. Wear layers of
clothing, as you get warm, you can take off layers.
Accessory Circuit
The yellow wire in the vehicle harness is provided for
accessory use of 12 AMPS or less.