Setup - 14
SS300 Setup Instructions
1.
Attention
To prevent thread galling, hand tools and a thread
lubricant are recommended when tightening stain-
less steel fasteners. Do not use air or electric power
tools as this increases the potential of thread galling.
WARNING
Safety glasses must be worn during installation.
Install the hopper support tube (A) onto the trans-
mission mount weldment (B) using 4) 5/16” x 2”
bolts, 8) 5/16” washers, and 4) 5/16” locknuts. Do
not tighten.
2.
A
A
B
B
Install the auger onto the drive shaft. Align the
5/16” set screw (C) with the flat on the drive
shaft and tighten securely.
C
C
Press the plastic plug (D) into the top of the
auger shaft tube.
D
D
3. Install the hopper support plate (E) onto the hop-
per support tube using 4) 5/16” x 2” bolts, 8) 5/16”
washers, and 4) 5/16” locknuts. Do not tighten.
4.
E
E
Insert the hopper throat into the hopper support
plate and fasten the hopper to the hopper sup-
port tube using 4) 5/16” x 2” bolts, 5/16” x 1-1/2”
fender washers, and 5/16” locknuts. Torque to
135 in-lbs (15 Nm).
5. Adjust the hopper support tube until there is
clearance between the auger and the hopper
throat. Torque the bolts that fasten the hopper
support tube to the transmission mount weld-
ment to 135 in-lbs (15 Nm).
6. Adjust the hopper support plate to support the
hopper and prevent the hopper throat from
moving. Torque the bolts to 135 in-lbs (15 Nm).
7. Install the weather cover onto the hopper.
Spreader setup is finished. Complete the spreader
with the proper install kit for your power unit.
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