Lit. No. 43765/43767, Rev. 02
9
August 1, 2018
8. Install the top screens, using the retained linch
pins to secure the screens to the previously
installed brackets.
Construct Sill Spacer
Measure the distance from the front end of the hopper
sill to the front of the truck bed and make a spacer
from 2" x 8" lumber to
fi
t that area.
Failure to install a spacer could result in damage
to the spreader.
Minimum
Clearance 3"
Front of
Truck Bed
Measure distance
Spacer
Built to Fit
Measured
distance.
2 " x 8" Construction
Fit to vehicle.
18"
INSTALL CHUTE
The chute comes in two lengths.
• 7' and 8' Hoppers:
Short chute con
fi
guration is
standard. The chute extends 14.75" below the
truck bed and will
fi
t most pickup trucks.
• 9' Hoppers:
Long chute con
fi
guration is standard.
The chute extends 26.75" below the truck bed.
Required for
fl
at bed and dump truck installations.
Con
fi
rm/Adjust Chute Length
Ideal spinner height is 12"–18" above the ground. For
some installations the chute length may need to be
adjusted to achieve the desired spinner height.
If no length adjustment is required, go to "Install Chute
to Spreader."
Changing Short Chute to Long Con
fi
guration
Extending a short chute requires installation of a Chute
Middle Section Kit (available from authorized dealer).
Changing Long Chute to Short Con
fi
guration
The chute must be separate from the spreader.
1. Remove the six fasteners that attach the lower
and middle chute sections and the four fasteners
that attach the middle and upper chute sections.
Remove the middle section.
2. Install the lower chute section to the upper section
using the four upper fasteners removed in Step 1.
3. Remove the back cover of the upper chute section
to access the spinner power cable. Loop up the
excess length of the cable and secure it to the
corner bracket using cable ties.
Remove
middle
section.
Reinstall
fasteners
(two per side).
MOUNTING THE SPREADER
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