Lit. No. 43991, Rev. 01
13
November 1, 2012
MOUNTING THE SPREADER
RECEIVER MOUNT SPREADER
NOTE: The spreader shall be installed according
to instructions supplied. Your local outlet is
trained to provide this service and service your
spreader with factory original parts.
1. Attach the spreader to the receiver mount with six
3/8"-16 x 1" cap screws.
2. Insert the assembled unit into the receiver hitch
and secure with pin (not included).
3. Plug the spreader harness into the vehicle
harness.
4. Use the supplied ratchet straps to secure the
assembly to the vehicle frame.
Attaching the straps to the vehicle bumper or
tailgate may result in vehicle or spreader damage.
CAUTION
During removal or mounting, securely grip
spreader to avoid dropping.
SWING AWAY
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SPREADER
NOTE: The spreader shall be installed according
to instructions supplied. Your local outlet is
trained to provide this service and service your
spreader with factory original parts.
1. Fasten the left and right top brackets along with
any shims to the truck bed rail with two 1/2" cap
screws, two 1/2"
fl
at washers and two 1/2" locknuts
per bracket. Install the two 5/16" cap screws and
locknuts to the side of the top brackets.
2. Place the left and right base plates on the bumper
of the truck and line up with the holes in the bumper.
3. Attach the base plates to the bumper using three
3/8" cap screws, three 3/8" plain washers, any
shims and three 3/8" locknuts per side.
4. Place the spreader on the base plates and insert
the hinge pins. Secure the hinge side by installing
one 1/4" cap screw and 1/4" locknut through the
hole in the base plate boss and hinge pin.
5. Install hitch pin clip through the base plate boss
and the removable hinge pin.
6. Plug the spreader harness into the vehicle harness.
7. Plug the center high mounted stoplight (CHMSL)
cord into the vehicle stoplight harness.
CAUTION
During removal or mounting, securely grip
spreader to avoid dropping.
