Douglas Dynamics Western Striker 98805, Owner'S Manual

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Lit. No. 74125/74126, Rev. 00 15 July 1, 2020
MOUNTING THE SPREADER
CAUTION
Before drilling holes, check to be sure that no
vehicle wiring or other components could be
damaged.
5. Using the holes in the four hopper support legs
as a template, mark mounting hole positions on
the vehicle bed. Move the spreader temporarily to
allow access, and drill 5/8" holes as marked.
NOTE: Pay special attention when drilling or
clamping dissimilar metals to aluminum bodies.
Galvanic corrosion can occur if not handled
properly. Contact vehicle manufacturer for
recommended attachment practices.
WARNING
Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame.
Do not rely on the tie‑down chains or straps
alone to hold spreader in vehicle.
6. Move the spreader back into position. Install
the spreader to the vehicle bed using four
5/8" Grade 5 bolts as required by the vehicle
application, 5/8" flat washers on both sides, and
5/8" locknuts. (Fasteners supplied by installer.)
If the mounting holes are not directly over the
vehicle box supports, the vehicle bed must
be braced to the frame to prevent buckling or
deforming the vehicle bed. Accessory mounting
bars are available for installations that require
additional bracing. Contact your authorized dealer.
7. Remove the cable tie holding the wire harness
to the conveyor chain. Connect the vehicle-side
harness to the hopper-side harness.
8. Install the top screens, using the retained linch
pins to secure the screens to the previously
installed brackets.
Holes in the Four
Hopper Support Legs