
Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Mounting the Spreader
Equipped with the Slide-In
Attachment
1.
Ensure that the spreader controller is off.
2.
Slide the hitch of the spreader into the receiver
hitch of your vehicle and line up the second hole
on the spreader hitch with the hole in the hitch
of your vehicle (
Note:
If the spreader contacts the bumper of
your vehicle, slide the spreader out and align the
first hole of the spreader hitch instead.
DANGER
The spreader is heavy and could cause
serious injury if dropped.
Ensure that your footing is stable, and
avoid lifting the spreader on slippery or
uneven surfaces.
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Figure 18
3.
Secure the spreader hitch to the vehicle hitch
using the clevis pin and cotter hairpin.
4.
Rotate the pads on the stabilizer arms until they
are tight against your truck bumper and tighten
the jam nut to secure them.
5.
Slide the ends of the ratchet straps between the
bumper and tailgate on your vehicle and attach
them to a solid point on the truck frame rail.
6.
Remove the weather caps from both the vehicle
and spreader wire harnesses, and plug the
spreader harness into the vehicle wire harness.
Removing the Spreader
Equipped with the Slide-In
Attachment
1.
Ensure that the spreader controller is off.
2.
Unplug the spreader wire harness from the
vehicle wire harness and attach the weather
caps to each end.
3.
Loosen the ratchet straps and stabilizer arms.
4.
Remove the cotter hairpin and clevis pin from
the vehicle hitch.
5.
Slide the spreader out of the receiver hitch of
your vehicle (
).
DANGER
The spreader is heavy and could cause
serious injury if dropped.
Ensure that your footing is stable, and
avoid lifting the spreader on slippery or
uneven surfaces.
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Figure 19
6.
Move the spreader to your storage area.
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