Lit. No. 70451, Rev. 06
13
November 1, 2018
INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED
NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice
control season, verify that mounting devices
are secure.
1. If the spinner assembly has been stored inside
the hopper or is attached to the hopper, remove it
and set aside. Remove any debris from inside the
hopper.
2. Remove the vehicle tailgate.
3. Lift the spreader by all four large round holes on
the top of the diagonal corner rails (two shown
below), using slings or chains. Move the spreader
into the vehicle bed.
MOUNTING THE SPREADER
4. Adjust the spreader position to align the holes in
the hopper frame with the frame mounting holes in
the vehicle bed. If mounting holes are not already
drilled, refer to the hopper spreader Installation
Instructions for drilling instructions.
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.
5. Install the spreader to the vehicle bed using four
1/2" cap screws down through the spreader frame
and secure with 1/2" washers and 1/2" locknuts.
NOTE: 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.
6. Install the frame spacer between the end of the
hopper frame and the front of the vehicle bed
as shown. If you do not have a spacer, refer to
the hopper spreader Installation Instructions for
directions on building one.
Failure to install this
spacer could result in damage to the spreader.
7. Connect the vehicle-side harness to the
hopper-side harness.
Install Tie-Down Ratchet Straps
Install ratchet straps from the large round holes on the
top of the diagonal corner rails of the spreader frame
diagonally outward to the vehicle frame.
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.
Round Holes
(two per side)
Stop Bars
Frame Mounting
Holes
WARNING
Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame.
Do not rely on the tie-down chains or straps
alone to hold spreader in vehicle.
Frame Spacer
Built to Fit
