Douglas Dynamics Western Striker 98805, Owner'S Manual

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Lit. No. 74125/74126, Rev. 00 25 July 1, 2020
OPERATING THE SPREADER
REMOVE SPREADER FROM VEHICLE
1. Disconnect the vehicle-side harness from the
hopper-side harness.
2. Remove both cotter pins and locking pins.
Remove the chute from the hopper and set it
aside.
3. Remove the frame spacer from in front of the
hopper and set it aside.
4. Remove the hopper mounting hardware from the
frame mounting holes and tie-down straps.
5. Lift the spreader and remove it from the vehicle.
To lift the spreader,
remove the top screen.
Using slings or chains, lift the spreader by the four
diagonal corner rails.
CAUTION
Before lifting, verify that the hopper is empty
of material. The lifting device must be able to
support the spreader's weight as shown in
the Spreader Specifications table.
STORE THE SPREADER
The spreader can be stored on blocks or stands. Make
sure the supports are stable and the ground beneath
is firm enough that the spreader will not shift over time.
1. Move the spreader to the storage location using
a hoist, or lower it onto blocks and use a forklift
to move it to a secure location. (See the lifting
instructions under "Install Hopper in Vehicle
Bed" in the Mounting the Spreader section of this
manual.)
2. The hopper body should be slightly tilted toward
the rear end to prevent any rainwater from pooling
in the hopper.
3. Use blocking to ensure that the spreader is stable
4. Reattach the chute in the dump mode or sanding
configuration.
Use all four rails
when lifting.