Lit. No. 94430/94431, Rev. 07  18  January 15, 2014
OPERATING THE SPREADER
ON/OFF Control
Starting and Stopping the Motor
1.  Move the power switch to the "ON" position to 
start the motor. The motor will start immediately. 
The power switch will remain in this position.
2.  Move the power switch to the "OFF" position to 
stop the motor. The power switch will remain in 
this position.
  The power switch "OFF" position operates as an 
emergency stop when required.
NOTE: The truck ignition must be ON to start the 
spreader.
NOTE: If the truck ignition is turned OFF while the 
spreader is running, the motor will stop.
BLAST/Maximum Speed (New Style Only)
Move and hold the power switch to the "BLAST" 
position for as long as maximum speed is needed. 
When released, the switch will automatically return to 
the "OFF" position and stop the motor.
If there are problems while operating the spreader, 
refer to the Troubleshooting section in this manual.
NOTE: Always place the cover on the hopper to 
prevent moisture buildup. Do not let the spreader 
sit idle with material in the hopper for an extended 
period of time. This can cause the material to 
compact and reduce or stop the ow of material.
BLAST
ON
OFF
SPINNER
ON/OFF Control Switch
(emergency stop 
when required)
Spinner Indicator Light
(when lit, indicates
power to the motor)
New Style
ON
OFF
RESET
15
POWER
Circuit Breaker
(resets control)
/OFF Control Switch
(emergency stop
Old Style
 WARNING
Before starting the spreader, the driver shall 
verify that all bystanders are a minimum of 
25 feet away from operating spreader.
 CAUTION
Do not swing spreader with material in the 
hopper.