Western PRO-FLO Owner's Manual

August 10, 2005Lit. No. 94417, Rev. 08PRO-FLO™ 2TAILGATE SPREADEROwner’s ManualThis manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.This manual is

August 10, 2005 8 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08Under-Frame Mount1. Install the secondary frame into the subframe.2. Insert a hitch pin on each side, a

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 9 August 10, 20055. Insert a hold-down pin on each side and secure withhairpin cotter pin.6. Connect the spreader wiring

August 10, 2005 10 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08OPERATING THE SPREADERDriving and Spreading on Snow and IceFollow your vehicle owner’s manual instruct

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 11 August 10, 2005Adjusting Feed Gate and DeflectorSpread pattern, pattern width and the amount of materialdispensed are

August 10, 2005 12 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08OPERATING THE SPREADERThere are two control options. They include the VariableSpeed (PWM) Control and

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 13 August 10, 2005OPERATING THE SPREADERAdjusting the Spinner SpeedThe speed setting can be adjusted when the spreader i

August 10, 2005 14 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08OPERATING THE SPREADERON/OFF ControlStarting and Stopping the Motor1. Move the power switch to the ON

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 15 August 10, 2005REMOVING THE SPREADERIn-Bed MountNOTE: Empty the hopper before removing thespreader.1. Disconnect the

August 10, 2005 16 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08REMOVING THE SPREADERUnder-Frame MountNOTE: Empty the hopper before removing thespreader.1. Disconnect

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 17 August 10, 2005RECEIVER HITCHSafetyImportant Information on TowingMake sure all operators of your equipment read andu

August 10, 2005 30 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08TABLE OF CONTENTSPREFACE ... 1SAFETY I

August 10, 2005 18 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08RECEIVER HITCHTire InflationCheck often. Follow tow vehicle and trailermanufacturer’s recommendations.

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 19 August 10, 2005To keep your spreader running smoothly, observe thefollowing recommendations:• Lubricate grease fittin

August 10, 2005 20 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08MAINTENANCEAfter each use• Wash out hopper and rinse off all external surfaces.• Wash out the secondar

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 21 August 10, 2005Cab ControlWhite ConnectorRed Connector8 Ga. Red8 Ga. Red14 Ga. Red10 Ga. Red14 Ga. Black8 Ga. Black1

August 10, 2005 22 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08Cab ControlWhite ConnectorRed Connector8 Ga. Red8 Ga. Red10 Amp Fuse14 Ga. Red8 Ga. Red14 Ga. Black8 G

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 23 August 10, 2005TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION 1. Control connector plug is loose.

August 10, 2005 24 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION Unplug the spreader harness and tag

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Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 1 August 10, 2005PREFACEThis manual has been prepared to acquaint you with thesafety information, operation and maintena

August 10, 2005 2 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08SAFETY INFORMATIONBefore You Begin• Park the vehicle on a level surface, place shift leverin PARK or NE

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 3 August 10, 2005NOTE: Maintain proper belt tension for correct beltfunctioning.NOTE: Lubricate grease fittings after ea

August 10, 2005 4 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08SAFETY INFORMATIONWarning/CautionLabelWarning/CautionLabelPlease become familiar with the Warningand Ca

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 5 August 10, 2005371 lb.950 lb.Sand = 95 lb./ft.³Salt = 40 lb./ft.³400 lb.156 lb.10 ft.³3.9 ft.³10 ft.³3.9 ft.³Salt = 40

August 10, 2005 6 Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08MOUNTING THE SPREADERIn-Bed Mount1. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.2. Place the mount assembly in

Lit. No. 94417/94418, Rev. 08 7 August 10, 20056. Position the tabs of the hopper assembly over thetop of the mount assembly, and lower.7. Allow the h