Lit. No. 43766/43768, Rev. 01 8 November 1, 2017
INSTALL HOPPER IN TRUCK BED
1. Remove the vehicle tailgate.
2. Remove the wood rails from the hopper legs.
3. Lift the spreader by the four diagonal corner rails,
using slings or chains. Move the spreader into the
truck bed.
4. Center the spreader from side to side. Shift the
spreader forward or backward to a position that
will allow the chute to overhang the rear of the
truck and the bumper. With two people, trial-t the
chute to check for clearance.
5. Using the holes in the four hopper support legs as
a template, mark mounting hole positions on the
truck bed. Move the spreader temporarily to allow
access, and drill 5/8" holes as marked.
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.
MOUNTING THE SPREADER
Mounting Holes
(1 per Leg)
CAUTION
Before drilling holes, check to be sure that no
vehicle wiring or other components could be
damaged.
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 specications table.
Use all 4 rails
when lifting.
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