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INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The 1.8 and 2.0 Series Spreaders can mount and store as a single unit and will mount on most medium,
heavy-duty/pick-up trucks as well as 1 ton trucks
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
It is quite possible to overload the vehicle by improperly mounting or over
loading the spreader. This could result in dangerous stability and braking problems. Always consult and follow the
truck manufacturer’s instructions.
BEFORE BEGINING ANY INSTALLATION ON THIS UNIT,
disconnect the spreader battery negative cable if
already installed.
1. Place the Spreader in the rear of truck with the engine/hydraulic motor to the rear of the truck. Center the
spreader (side to side) in the truck. The spreader should extend past the rear of the outer most part of the truck
(i.e: truck bed, bumper) approximately 18 inches.
INSURE THAT THE SPREADER CANNOT TIP WHEN THE SPINNER ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED
SPINNER ASSEMBLY
a.
Raise engine shroud and prop it open with the support rod. (If engine driven model)
b.
Slide the spinner frame assembly into the rear of the longitudinal with the spinner back plate toward the
rear.
c.
Bolt the spinner to the longitudinals using the four (4) 3/8” x 1” bolts, 3/8” flange nuts and flatwashers from
hardware bag located on the spinner. Using one (1) 3/8” x 1” bolt, flatwashers and flange nut from hardware
bag, bolt the top portion of the spinner back plate to the engine plate.
d.
Install roller chain between the gear box sprocket and the spinner sprocket.
Make sure sprockets are in line with each other. The roller chain is tightened first by loosening all four (4)
3/8” bolts on the back plate; then pull the entire bearing/shaft assembly in such a way to achieve the proper
amount of chain tension. Make sure the spinner shaft is straight up and down before
re-tightening.
2. Reposition the spreader in the truck, just short of making contact with the rearmost part of the truckbed,
bumper, pintle hook etc. Bolt the unit to the truck using a minimum of four (4) 1/2” - grade 5 bolts and
corresponding washers and locknuts.
The spreader is designed to sit flat on the bed of the truck, supported by the longitudinals/sides.
DO NOT SUPPORT THE SPREADER BY THE BODY JACKS ALONE!!
UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR
CHASSIS MOUNT APPLICATIONS!
THE SPREADER UNIT MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE VEHICLE. FAILURE TO NOT
PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE UNIT COULD PERMIT THE UNIT TO BREAK FREE FROM THE TRUCK
AND CREATE A POTENTIAL FOR A LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
