Fisher 1000-(10003), 2000-(20364) owner manual Loading, Certification, Approximate Material Weights

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LOADING

This manual covers vehicles which have been recommended for carrying the spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications.

Certification

WARNING

New untitled vehicle installation 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.

WARNING

Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR ratings as found on the driver-side vehicle door cornerpost.

NOTE: If spreader and ice control material loading is in doubt weigh vehicle for compliance with vehicle ratings.

NOTE: Use only dry, free-flowing granular materials with this spreader. Damp or wet ice control materials and other products may not spread properly.

Approximate Material Weights

CAUTION

Read and adhere to manufacturer’s ice control package labeling including Material Safety Data Sheet requirements.

Model 1000

Cu. Ft. LB

8.0

320

5.9

236

3.1

124

Model 2000

Cu. Ft. LB

 

10.6

424

 

 

 

 

 

7.2

288

 

 

 

 

 

3.1

124

 

Salt = 40 lb./ft.³ (avg.)

Very Coarse = 35 lb./ft.³

Coarse = 45 lb./ft.³

Fine = 50 lb/ft.³

Plus Approximate Base Unit Weights of 154 Lbs. for 1000 Unit and 161 Lbs. for 2000 Unit, Including Mount.

April 1, 2005

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Lit. No. 94430/94431

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Contents Read this manual before installing or operating the spreader April 1 Lit. NoTable of Contents Preface Lit. No /94431 April 1Safety Information Before You BeginTorque Chart Metric Grade 8.8 Ft.-LbDo not Swing Spreader With Material in the Hopper Located on both sides of receiver mount only Certification Approximate Material WeightsLoading Mounting the Spreader Fixed Mount SpreaderSwing Away Spreader Receiver Mount SpreaderDriving and Spreading on Snow and Ice Accessory CircuitOperating the Spreader Powerreset Spreader ControlON/OFF Control Early Style Starting and Stopping the MotorBlast Position ON/OFF Control Late Style Stopping the MotorStarting the Motor Variable Speed PWM Control Starting the Motor with Variable Speed PWM ControlStopping the Motor with Variable Speed PWM Control Emergency Stop OFF PositionRemoving the Spreader Maintenance CleaningPostseason Maintenance Preseason CheckDrive Belt Replacement RecycleBearing and Set Screw Maintenance Chmsl PIN Harness Wiring DiagramVehicle Spreader Wiring Harness Battery Vehicle Side Wiring Harness Spreader SideEarly Style No Adapter RequiredON/OFF Control TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Suggested Solution Mechanical Problems Variable Speed PWM and ON/OFF Control Problem Possible Cause Suggested SoulutionEarly Production 2 Pin Harness Division of Douglas DYNAMICS, L.L.C