® ™ FAST-CAST SERIES SPREADERS Assembly and Owner's Manual - September 2010 Fast-Cast 2000 (1CS1), Fast-Cast 300 (1CS9), Fast-Cast 400 (1CS10) Curtis Industries Inc. LLC, 111 Higgins St., Worcester, MA 01606 TEL: (800) 343-7676 FAX: (508) 854-3377 For Parts and information visit us at www.Curtisindustries.net Curtis Industries Inc. LLC, reserves the right to change product design or specifications without notice or liability.
IMPORTANT: Before you Start... ► Before attempting any procedure in this manual, these safety instructions must be read and under stood by all workers who have any part in the preparation or use of this equipment. ► For your safety, warning and information decals have been affixed to this product to remind all operators of safety precautions. If decals are marked, damaged or destroyed, replace with new decals ordered from Curtis Industries, LLC. WARNING 1.
CAUTION ■ Never exceed 45 m.p.h. when loaded spreader is attached to vehicle. Braking distances may be affected and handling characteristics may be impaired at speeds above 45 m.p.h. ■ Never use wet materials, or materials with foreign debris in the Fast-Cast Spreaders. These units are designed to handle dry, clean, free-flowing material. NOTE Curtis Spreaders can not spread water softener salt. ■ Never leave material in Hopper for long periods of time.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders SECTION 1. SPREADER WIRING STEPS (Refer to Page 17) 1a. The Harness Assembly will be routed from the rear of the vehicle to the front. Route Harness along frame and attach to frame holes and frame supports. WARNING It is not recommended to attach to fuel or brake lines for obvious reasons.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders 2c. SPREADER LOADING TIPS ► Never exceed 10 m.p.h. when spreading. ► For a wider pass, increase Spinner speed. ► For a heavier pass, drive slower. ► Never operate Spreader near pedestrians. ► Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent unmanageable levels of ice. ► Calculate spread pattern when near vegetation. 2d. FAST-CAST 2000 OPERATION (1.) The Variable Speed Controller has finger-tip dial action. (2.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders SECTION 4. FAST-CAST 300 ASSEMBLY STEPS (Refer to Page 10 & 11) SECTION 5. FAST-CAST 300 / 400 WIRING STEPS (Refer to Page 17) 4a. Attach Hopper Tube Support (6) to Complete Drive Assembly using four 5/16"-18 x 1-3/4" Hex Bolts (3) and four 5/16" Lock Nuts (2). Use the four bottom mounting holes at ends of Hopper Tube Support. 5a. Install Switch/Control at desired location. 4b.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders CAUTION Always shut off vehicle and power source before attempting to attach or detach or service Spreader unit. Be sure vehicle / power source is properly braked or chocked. DANGER Always keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts. SECTION 7. SPREADER MAINTENANCE WARNING When servicing is necessary, perform it in a protected area.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders 1CS1 Fast-Cast 2000 - Illustrated Parts List 1 2 15 3 16 7 ® ™ Item No. Part No.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders 1CS1 Fast-Cast 2000 Complete Drive Assembly - Illustrated Parts List Item No. Part No. Qty. Item No. Part No.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders 1CS9 Fast-Cast 300 - Illustrated Parts List 3 1 4 6 2 5 3 2 3 2 7 3 Item No. Part No. 1 1CS2P15 3/8" Fender Washer 2 1SM5P1 5/16"-18 Lock Nut 12 3 D6462 5/16"-18 x 1-3/4" HHCS 12 4 1CS9P1 Fast-Cast 300 Salt Hopper 1 5 1CS9P2 Salter Throat Deck 1 6 1CS9P3 Hopper Tube Support 1 7 D6485 Light Duty Receiver Mount 1 Description Qty.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders 1CS9 Fast-Cast 300 Complete Drive Assembly - Illustrated Parts List 11 8 9 4 3 17 20 13 Item No. Part No. 1 1SM1P3 2-5/16" Hair Pin Clip 1 2 1SM1P2 5/8" x 5-1/2" Hitch Pin 1 3 1CS1P25 1/4"-20 x 1/2" Hex Bolt S.S. 4 4 1CS1P24 5/16"-18 x 1/2" Hex Bolt 1 6 1CS1P27 #10-32 x 5/8" Cap Screw 2 7 1CS1P28 #10 Lock Washer 2 8 1CS1P23 5/16"-18 x 3/8" Set Screw S.S.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders 1CS10 Fast-Cast 400 Spreader - Illustrated Parts List 11 1 15 Gate Deck Underside View 2 16 13 14 10 17 6 3 9 5 5 7 8 15 2 11 2 3 18 11 3 19 11 Item No. Part No. 1 1CS2P15 3/8" Fender Washer 2 1CS1P24 5/16"-18 x 1/2" Hex Bolt 3 1SM5P1 5/16"-18 Lock Nut 4 1CS1P46 Description Qty. Item No. 4 11 D6462 5/16"-18 x 1-3/4" HHCS 2 12 1CS10P5 Gate Indicator / Stop 1 14 13 1CS10P4 Fast-Cast 400 Gate Track 1 Part No. Description Qty.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders 1CS10 Fast-Cast 400 Complete Drive Assembly - Illustrated Parts List 11 8 9 4 3 17 20 13 Item No. Part No. 1 1SM1P3 2-5/16" Hair Pin Clip 1 2 1SM1P2 5/8" x 5-1/2" Hitch Pin 1 3 1CS1P25 1/4"-20 x 1/2" Hex Bolt S.S. 4 4 1CS1P24 5/16"-18 x 1/2" Hex Bolt 1 6 1CS1P27 #10-32 x 5/8" Cap Screw 2 7 1CS1P28 #10 Lock Washer 2 8 1CS1P23 5/16"-18 x 3/8" Set Screw S.S.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders 1SM4 Drop Utility Hitch for Fast-Cast 300 and 400 - Illustrated Parts List 10 5 16 10 5 16 14 14 6 7 9 4 2 1 8 15 3 17 Maximum Load Weight Not to Exceed 240 lbs. Gross (including the weight of the Spreader) 12 5 11 Item No. Part No. 1 1SM3P4 1/2" Flat Washer 2 1CS1P11 1/2"-13 Lock Nut 3 1CS1P8 3/8"-16 x 1" Hex Bolt 4 1CS1P9 3/8"-16 Lock Nut 5 1CS1P41 6 1SM1P3 7 8 13 Item No. Part No.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders 1SM3 3-Point Tractor Mount - Illustrated Parts List 3 2 1 5 4 Item No. Part No. 1 1SM1P7 5/16" Linch Pin 2 2 1SM1P3 2-5/16" Hairpin Clip 1 3 1SM1P2 5/8" x 5-1/2" Hitch Pin 1 4 1SM1P6 7/8" x 5-1/2" Lift Arm Pin 2 5 1SM1P1 3-Point Frame 1 Description Qty.
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders Fast-Cast Spreader Optional Accessories 1AD1 - Adjustable Deflector (Controls Spread Pattern) 1GC1 - Gate Flow Control Kit for Fast-Cast 2000 P TE GA 1 2 N ITIO OS 3 4 5 1SC3 - Variable Speed Control for Fast-Cast 300 or 400 1WC3 - Weather Cover for Fast-Cast 300 or 400 L RO NT PEE O DC S BLE RIA VA N O 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 4 1 4 D EE SP R WE PO 1SM2 - 2" Light Duty Receiver Mount (Required for all Fast-Cast 2000 Installations) 16 of 17
Sno-Pro Fast-Cast Series Spreaders Wiring Harness for Fast-Cast 300 and 400 Spreaders - Illustrated Parts List 8 4 OPTIONAL CONTROLLER 3 BATTERY INPUT OUTPUT Move leads to positions shown when installing Optional Controller. 7 20 AMP 6 5 1 Item No. Part No. 2 SAE 2 COND PLUG DOUBLE FEMALE 3" JUMPER (remove jumper for use with VC-150 Variable Speed Control) Description Qty. Item No. Part No. Description Qty.
