Lit. No. 99761/99762, Rev. 02
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January 1, 2017
7. Tip the spreader toward the truck until the sill rests
on the rear edge of the truck bed.
8. Lift the rear of the spreader and slide it into the
truck bed. Two or more people are recommended
for this task.
9. Center the spreader in the truck.
10. Remove the cable tie holding the wire harness
to the conveyor chain. Connect the vehicle side
harness to the hopper side harness.
11. To assemble the chute to the spreader:
a. Select the height for the chute assembly. The
upper chute position (using lower two slots) is
typically used for pickup truck installations.
b. Lift the chute onto the feed gate actuator bar
and slide it down into place.
c. Align the holes in the hopper body with the
threaded inserts in the chute, and install the
pins to secure the chute to the hopper body.
d. Connect the spinner motor wiring harness.
12. Install the spacer between the end of the sill and
the front of the truck bed as shown. If you do not
have a spacer, refer to the Installation Instructions
to create one.
Failure to install this spacer
could result in damage to the spreader.
13. Fasten the spreader to the truck frame using the
mounting bars and existing holes and hardware.
If there are no holes, refer to the Installation
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.
Spacer
WARNING
Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame.
Do not rely on the tie‑down chains or straps
alone to hold spreader in vehicle.
Mounting Bars
(Both Sides)
MOUNTING THE SPREADER
CAUTION
Before drilling any holes, check both sides
of the material for any wires, fuel lines, fuel
tanks, etc., that may be damaged by drilling.