Lit. No. 43765/43767, Rev. 02
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August 1, 2018
5. Using the holes in the four hopper support legs as
a template, mark mounting hole positions on the
truck 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.
6. Move the spreader back into position. Install the
spreader to the truck bed using four 5/8" Grade 5
bolts as required by the vehicle application,
5/8"
fl
at washers on both sides, and 5/8" locknuts.
(Fasteners supplied by installer.)
If the mounting holes are not directly over
the truck box supports, the truck bed must
be braced to the frame to prevent buckling or
deforming the truck 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.
INSTALL HOPPER IN TRUCK BED
1. Remove the vehicle tailgate.
2. Remove the wood shipping rails from the hopper
legs.
3. Using slings or chains, lift the spreader by the four
diagonal corner rails and move it into the truck bed.
4. Center the spreader from side to side. Shift the
spreader forward or backward to a position that
will allow the chute, once installed, to overhang
the rear of the truck and the bumper. With two
people, trial-
fi
t the chute to check for clearance.
MOUNTING THE SPREADER
WARNING
Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame.
Do not rely on the tie-down chains or straps
alone to hold spreader in vehicle.
CAUTION
Before drilling holes, check to be sure that no
vehicle wiring or other components could be
damaged.
Mounting Holes
(one per leg)
Use all four rails
when lifting.
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 speci
fi
cations table.
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