Western PRO-FLO 2 Owner's Manual

Form No. 13721March 1999PRO-FLO™ 2TAILGATE SPREADEROwner’s ManualThis manual is for WESTERN® PRO-FLO™2 Spreaders with serial numbers(202389 - )® CA

Form No. 13721 7 March 1999 CAUTIONBoth hold-down pins must be in place andsecured with hairpin cotter pins. The hopperassembly may become unstable

March 1999 8 Form No. 13721MOUNTING THE SPREADER4. Position tabs on the hopper assembly over the topof the mount assembly, and lower the assembly.5.

Form No. 13721 9 March 1999OPERATING THE SPREADERAdjusting the Gates and the DeflectorSpread pattern, pattern width, and the amount ofmaterial dispen

March 1999 10 Form No. 13721OPERATING THE SPREADERAdjusting the Spinner SpeedThe speed setting can be adjusted when the spreader iseither on or off.

Form No. 13721 11 March 1999OPERATING THE SPREADER1. Move the power switch to the on position to startthe motor. Motor will start immediately. The

March 1999 12 Form No. 13721NOTE: Empty the hopper before removing thespreader.REMOVING THE SPREADERIn-bed Mount1. Disconnect the spreader wiring ha

Form No. 13721 13 March 1999REMOVING THE SPREADERUnder-Frame MountNOTE: Empty the hopper before removing thespreader.NOTE: Grease the electrical conn

March 1999 14 Form No. 13721RECEIVER HITCHSafety WARNING • Do not overload any part of your towingsystem. • Do not modify your hitch. Install only

Form No. 13721 15 March 1999RECEIVER HITCHSway ControlsSway controls can lessen the effects of suddenmaneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting caused by o

March 1999 16 Form No. 13721MAINTENANCETo keep your spreader running smoothly, observe thefollowing recommendations:• Lubricate grease fittings afte

Form No. 13721 17 March 1999WIRING DIAGRAMCab ControlWhite ConnectorRed Connector8 Ga. Red8 Ga. RedTwo Way MoldedConnector10 Amp Fuse14 Ga. RedTo Veh

March 1999 18 Form No. 13721TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION1. Control connector plug is loose. 1. Check plug connecti

Form No. 13721 19 March 1999TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION1. Control connector plug is loose. 1. Check plug connectio

March 1999 20 Form No. 13721TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOULUTION1. Drive Belt is loose or damaged. 1. Adjust belt tension

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TABLE OF CONTENTSForm No. 13721 iii March 1999PREFACE ... 1SAFETY INFORMATION ...

Form No. 13721 1 March 1999PREFACEThis manual has been prepared to acquaint you with thesafety information, operation and maintenance of yournew tail

March 1999 2 Form No. 13721SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGOverloading could result in an accident ordamage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWRratings as found o

Form No. 13721 3 March 1999Please become familiar with the Warningand Caution labels on the spreader!SAFETY INFORMATIONCaution LabelWarning/CautionLa

March 1999 4 Form No. 13721SAFETY INFORMATIONUnder-Frame Mount Assembly LabelsThe diagram below indicates the location of the safetyand identificati

Form No. 13721 5 March 1999LOADINGCertificationAll new untitled vehicle installations require NationalHighway Traffic Safety Aministration (NHTSA) Al

March 1999 6 Form No. 13721MOUNTING THE SPREADERIn-Bed Mount1. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.2. Place the mount assembly into the bed of thev