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January 1, 2017

Lit. No. 99762, Rev. 02

Tornado™ Hopper Spreader

#78000‑1, 78003‑1, 78006‑1

Owner's Manual

Original Instructions

This manual is for WESTERN

Tornado Hopper Spreaders with serial numbers

beginning with 160201 through 160902.

Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com

This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

CAUTION

Read this document before operating

or servicing the spreader.

Summary of Contents for Tornado 78000-1

Page 1: ...ions This manual is for WESTERN Tornado Hopper Spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 160201 through 160902 Western Products PO Box 245038 Milwaukee WI 53224 9538 www westernplows com This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the spreader ...

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Page 3: ...heet 11 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 12 OPERATING THE SPREADER CAB CONTROL 14 Starting and Stopping Spreader 14 Controlling Material Application 15 BLAST Maximum Application 15 Cab Control Modes 15 Ready Mode 15 ON Mode 15 Error Mode 15 Cab Control Codes Table 16 Setup Procedures 18 Calibrate the Empty Hopper Setting 18 Adjust LED Brightness Level 18 OPERATING THE SPREADER 19 Dump Function 19 Accessory W...

Page 4: ...ed to spread snow and ice control materials only Do not use it for purposes other than those specified in this manual Register your spreader online at www westernplows com OWNER S INFORMATION Owner s Name _______________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________________ Outlet Name _________________________...

Page 5: ... and vehicle or other property Other useful information can also be described WARNING CAUTION LABELS Become familiar with and inform users about the warning and caution labels on the spreader NOTE If labels are missing or cannot be read see your sales outlet CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert a...

Page 6: ... the deployment path of an air bag Refer to vehicle manufacturer s manual for air bag deployment area s 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 WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or damage Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR ratings as found on the dr...

Page 7: ...and electrical fires FIRE AND EXPLOSION Be careful when using gasoline Do not use gasoline to clean parts Store only in approved containers away from sources of heat or flame CELL PHONES A driver s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road Wait until it is safe to operate M...

Page 8: ...b Grade 5 Grade 8 Metric Fasteners Class 8 8 and 10 9 These torque values apply to fasteners except those noted in the instructions Torque ft lb Grade 5 Grade 8 Size Size Torque ft lb Class 8 8 Class 10 9 Torque ft lb Class 8 8 Class 10 9 Inch Fasteners Grade 5 and Grade 8 CAUTION Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks or lit...

Page 9: ...ion of a spreader requires National Highway Traffic Safety Administration altered vehicle certification labeling Installer to verify that struck load of snow or ice control material does not exceed GVWR or GAWR rating label and complies with FMVSS CAUTION Read and adhere to manufacturer s ice control material package labeling including Material Safety Data Sheet requirements MATERIAL WEIGHTS Densi...

Page 10: ...from the 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 that can be carried 7 Compare the maximum volume to determine the maximum height of the material in the hopper spreader 8 Fill the hopper with the material to the calculated height Reweigh the ve...

Page 11: ...t 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 Density lb cu yd 2160 Maximum Volume cu yd 0 97 Maximum Height approximate in 18 Loaded Front Gross Axle Weight FGAW lb Loaded Rear Gross Axle Weight RGAW lb Loaded Gross Vehicle Weight GVW lb LOADING ...

Page 12: ...ed bars to the correct length c Attach the bars to the sill brackets using the supplied hardware as shown 4 The spreader can be moved into the truck bed either by lifting the spreader by the four molded in handles located on the corner legs or by sliding the spreader into the truck bed from the ground 5 To lift the spreader into the truck bed from the ground stand the spreader up on the feet at th...

Page 13: ...o the hopper body d Connect the spinner motor wiring harness 12 Install the spacer between the end of the sill and the front of the truck bed as shown If you do not have a spacer refer to the Installation Instructions to create one Failure to install this spacer could result in damage to the spreader 13 Fasten the spreader to the truck frame using the mounting bars and existing holes and hardware ...

Page 14: ...n is ON When the spreader is ON the ON OFF button and inner arc around each control knob will also illuminate To stop the spreader press the ON OFF button again The ON OFF button also operates as an emergency stop when required NOTE The truck ignition must be ON to start the spreader NOTE If truck ignition is turned OFF while spreader is running the motors will stop WARNING Before starting the spr...

Page 15: ...ondition persists contact your authorized dealer Multiple resets within a short time frame will cause the hopper module to time out if components are overheating The control will display an EF error code Accessory work lights and strobe lights can be used when an error code is in effect and will remain in their current state The vibrator will not function CONTROLLING MATERIAL APPLICATION The mater...

Page 16: ...ob to desired brightness setting Wait for confirming SL code to display SL Confirms that LED brightness level has been reset For full instructions see the Setup Procedures section Information Codes Code Definition Response dU Spreader is in dump mode Material chute is open Back Dump buttons are enabled To operate the dump function see instructions in the Operating the Spreader section of this manu...

Page 17: ...ip Drive system has high current Material is jammed Chain is damaged Inspect conveyor clear material jam or fix chain as needed HO Hopper overload hardware trip HP Hopper power issue No motor present Hopper drive motor is not connected Possible motor defect Check connections to the conveyor drive motor P FEED and GND posts on the module and studs on the motor Replace the motor Lb Low battery Hoppe...

Page 18: ...d the EH code will flash on the display and a beep will sound whenever the hopper is empty The EH code is informational only and will not stop spreader operation Clearing Empty Hopper Calibration Data Cc Code The empty hopper calibration may be cleared if desired The control will no longer display the EH status code when the hopper is empty Start the calibration cycle as described above At Step 4 ...

Page 19: ...tanding to one side of the conveyor exit press and hold both buttons to operate the conveyor 3 To stop the conveyor release one or both buttons ACCESSORY WORK LIGHT Electric powered spreaders are equipped with a button to operate an accessory work light The button is on the rear of the power box on the driver s side of the hopper The work light can also be turned on and off from the cab control Th...

Page 20: ... bed either by lifting the spreader by the four molded in handles located on the corner legs or by sliding the spreader out of the truck bed onto the ground 2 First make sure all material has been removed from the spreader and the chute is detached To empty the spreader and remove the chute a Remove the two pins that hold the chute to the hopper body b Disconnect the spinner motor connector c Gras...

Page 21: ...guide 2 If the slack is greater than 3 loosen the two bearing mounting bolts on each side of the conveyor idle roller on cab end of hopper 3 Loosen the jam nut on one of the take up bolts then tighten clockwise the take up bolt one full revolution Retighten jam nut Repeat evenly on the other side AFTER EACH USE Wash out the hopper and rinse off all external surfaces Clean out any trapped frozen ma...

Page 22: ... connections to prevent corrosion Lubricate all grease fittings with good quality multipurpose grease Oil or paint all bare metal surfaces FUSE REPLACEMENT See the Harness Wiring Diagram for fuse locations 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 th...

Page 23: ...air Cable 4 ga Red 18 ga Black 4 ga Black Connect to Spreader Harness To Vehicle CHMSL Signal tap located in cab To Vehicle CHMSL Signal tap located in rear of vehicle To Vehicle Park Light Tap if License Plate Light Kit accessory is installed 100 Amp Fuse 6 ga Red 18 ga Red To Vehicle Switched Accessory BRN ORN ORN VEHICLE HARNESS DIAGRAM ...

Page 24: ...itches Work Light Switch Cable Assembly To Spinner Motor Harness Assembly Harness Assembly To Conveyor Motor To CHMSL Spreader Module Isolated Stud Block ACC Taps Cable Assembly Spinner Motor ACC Relay Fuse Mounting Locations B A RED RED RED BLACK BLACK WHITE BLACK BLACK ORANGE ...

Page 25: ...nect motor leads turn Material Width and Material Flow knobs to maximum and check for voltage at motor leads 2c Repair or replace damaged wires and connectors 2d Check the 100 A in line fuse on the 22 red cable Replace if necessary Spinner does not turn Motor is running Unplug the spreader harness and tag out if required before performing any of the following repairs 1 Obstruction is preventing ro...

Page 26: ... Replace shafts or sprockets if damaged 4 Conveyor pintle chain is loose or damaged 4 Adjust pintle chain tension Replace pintle chain if damaged 5 Conveyor pintle chain is not aligned 5 Align pintle chain to ride centered on rollers 6 Conveyor pintle chain shaft bearings are seized or otherwise damaged 6 Grease or replace bearings Material in hopper does not flow Conveyor pintle chain and spinner...

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Page 28: ...or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used Western Products or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader This product is manufactured under the following U S patents 7 400 058 7 737 576 Western Products offers a limited warranty for all sprea...

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