Dawson MULCH MATE DS1000, Installation Instructions Manual

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● Sharpie and or paint pen (No Black Ink)
● ½”, 5/16”, 3/16” & ⅛” drill bit
● Center Punch
● Standard Paint Stirring Sticks (these are used to check gaps)
● Touch up paint (matching truck bed)
Table of Contents
Page
Step 1 (unboxing) 3
Step 2 (unboxing cont.) 3
Step 3 (installing the dual pivot hinge) 3
Step 4 (marking drill hole) 8
Step 5 (drilling truck bracket holes) 11
Step 6 (installing the Mulch Mate to your truck) 12
Step 7 (mounting the truck brackets) 13
Step 8 (installing safety chain) 19
Step 9 (installing hinge stop bolts) 20
Step 10 (installing the ladder) 27
Step 11 (installing the batteries) 28
Step 12 (installing the tarp) 31
Step 13 (connecting the backup camera system) 31
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3/24/2022 Rev 07