Curtis 175 - Manual (Page 7)

TRACTOR CAB INC.
August 2001
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Operating the Spreader
Preparation
Caution – Sweep area clear of foreign objects or obstacles that could cause personal injury. Keep
other persons, children, or animals out of the area to be spread.
Spreader Loading
Warning – Do not overload vehicle. Use chart below to calculate weight of material. Weights of
material are an average for dry materials.
Material Weight Per Cubic Ft.
Rock Salt 35-40 lbs.
Coarse Sand 85-95 lbs.
• Maximum weight of material for the Fast-Cast 175, 180 lbs., the Fast-Cast 2000, 300 lbs.,
the Fast-Cast 3000, 600 lbs., and the Fast-Cast 4000, 750 lbs.
• Be sure to comply with manufacturer’s maximum gross vehicle weight ratings.
• Warning – Never leave materials in hopper for long periods of time as salt is hygroscopic and will
attract atmospheric moisture and harden up. When spreading sand mix with 20% ice melter to
prevent the material from freezing.
Spreading Tips
• Never exceed 10 m.p.h. when spreading.
• For a wider pass, increase spinner speed.
• For a heavier pass, drive slower, or increase auger speed (Fast-Cast 4000).
• Never operate spreader around pedestrians.
• Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent unmanageable levels of ice.
• Calculate spread pattern when near vegetation.