Lit. No. 75312, Rev. 00
9
January 1, 2017
APPROXIMATE MATERIAL WEIGHTS
Material
Density
(lb/ft
3
)
Rock Salt
(Dry)
80–90
Weight of spreader and mount must be added
to struck material weight to determine total
spreader weight. Do not exceed maximum
material capacity as shown on the safety label
(see Safety Information section).
Use only bagged rock salt with the spreader.
Other forms of spreading material are not
compatible with the tailgate spreader.
NOTE: If spreader and ice control material loading
is in doubt, weigh vehicle for compliance with
vehicle ratings.
LOADING
This manual covers vehicles which have been
recommended for carrying the spreader. Please see
your local dealer for proper vehicle applications.
CERTIFICATION
WARNING
Overloading could result in an accident or
damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR
as found on the driver-side cornerpost of
vehicle.
WARNING
New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader
requires National Highway Traf
fi
c Safety
Administration altered vehicle certi
fi
cation
labeling. Installer to verify that struck load of
snow or ice control material does not exceed
GVWR or GAWR rating label and complies
with FMVSS.
CAUTION
Read and adhere to manufacturer's
ice-control material package
labeling including Material Safety
Data Sheet requirements.
WARNING
Do not overload vehicle. Use chart below
to calculate weight of material. Weights of
material are an average for dry materials.
CAUTION
Never use wet materials or materials with
foreign debris with any of these spreaders.
These units are designed to handle dry, clean,
free
fl
owing material.
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