Lit. No. 43575/43585/43595, Rev. 01
November 1, 2017
Page 1: ... PO Box 245038 Milwaukee WI 53224 9538 www westernplows com November 1 2017 Lit No 43575 Rev 01 CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the spreader This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date This document is for WESTERN WB 160D walk behind drop spreaders with serial numbers 0000 and higher ...
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Page 3: ...Lit No 43575 43585 43595 Rev 01 3 November 1 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE 5 Owner s Information 5 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 LOADING 8 ASSEMBLY 9 OPERATION 10 ...
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Page 5: ...tributor They know your spreader best and are interested in your complete satisfaction Register your spreader online at www westernplows com OWNER S INFORMATION Owner s Name _______________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________________ Outlet Name ______________________________________________ Phone ___...
Page 6: ...may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury LABELS Please become familiar with the labels on the spreader NOTE If labels are missing or cannot be read see your sales outlet Open Close Label Serial Number Label Code Definition MM 2...
Page 7: ...nditions or substances are in the area 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 Never use wet materials or materials with foreign debris with this spreader This unit is designed...
Page 8: ...e Operation section of this document WARNING Never remove spreader from vehicle with material in it as this could cause damage to the frame assembly WARNING Do not overload spreader Use chart below to calculate weight of material Weights of material are an average for dry materials CAUTION DO NOT leave unused material in hopper Material can freeze or solidify causing unit to not work properly Empt...
Page 9: ...e of the main frame Apply a washer to the end and slide the rod end into the gate slide Lock in place with the hairpin cotter as shown The washer should be between the hole in the gate slide and the cotter pin 3 Insert the rod through the main frame while sliding the upper handle assembly down onto the main frame Fasten with cap screws and locknuts WARNING Use safety glasses and gloves when inflat...
Page 10: ... material flow on your drop spreader may be adjusted for your specific material and usage 1 Loosen the black knob and washer 2 Adjust the cam wheel to the desired setting Higher numbers mean increased flow lower numbers result in reduced flow 3 Tighten the black knob and washer to lock the setting ...
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Page 12: ...t under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used Western Products offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories See separately printed page for this important information The following is a registered trademark of Douglas Dynamics LLC WESTERN Printed in U S A...
