Installing the Slide-In
Attachment
1.
Mount the slide-in attachment to the spreader using 4
bolts (1/2 inch) and locknuts (1/2 inch) and torque the
bolts to 76 Nm (56 ft-lb) (
).
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2
3
4
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Figure 4
1.
Spinner guard
3.
Bolt (1/2 inch)
2.
Locknut (1/2 inch)
4.
Slide-in attachment
2.
Mount the spinner guard to the spreader using the 2
existing bolts (3/8 inch) and locknuts (3/8 inch) and
torque the bolts to 27 Nm (19.7 ft-lb) (
).
Mounting the Spreader
1.
Attach the D-ring end of the ratchet straps to the upper
holes on the outside of the spreader frame using a bolt
(1/2 inch), washer (1/2 inch), and locknut (1/2 inch)
and torque the bolts to 76 Nm (56 ft-lb) (
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2
3
4
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Figure 5
1.
Locknut (1/2 inch)
3.
Washer (1/2 inch)
2.
Ratchet strap
4.
Bolt (1/2 inch)
2.
Slide the hitch on the spreader into the receiver hitch
of your vehicle and line up the second hole on the
spreader hitch with the hole in the hitch of your vehicle
(
Note:
If the spreader contacts the bumper of your
vehicle, slide the spreader out and align the first hole of
the spreader hitch instead.
DANGER
The spreader is heavy and could cause serious
injury if dropped.
Ensure that your footing is stable, and avoid
lifting the spreader on slippery or uneven
surfaces.
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Figure 6
3.
Secure the spreader hitch to the vehicle hitch using the
clevis pin and cotter hairpin.
4.
Attach the stabilizer arms to the spreader frame using 8
bolts (3/8 inch) and locknuts (3/8 inch) and torque the
bolts to 27 Nm (19.7 ft-lb) as shown in
Note:
Attach the arms so that the stabilizer pads
contact your truck bed.
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2
3
4
Figure 7
1.
Locknut (3/8 inch)
3.
Stabilizer arm
2.
Bolt (3/8 inch)
4.
Stabilizer pad
5.
Rotate the pads on the stabilizer arms until they are
tight against your truck bed and tighten the jam nut
to secure them (
).
6.
Slide the ends of the ratchet straps between your
vehicle’s bumper and tailgate and attach them to a solid
point on the truck frame rail.
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