Western tornado - Removing the Spreader; Spreader Removal Steps

Lit. No. 95748/95749, Rev. 04 17 January 1, 2017
REMOVING THE SPREADER
3. Disconnect the electrical connections at the
spreader and remove the chute cover. The knobs
that secure the chute cover must be screwed all
the way in.
4. Remove any means used to attach the spreader
to the truck bed and ensure the lids are closed
securely.
5. To remove the spreader without a lifting device,
two or more people are recommended. Move
spreader rearward until it balances at the rear of
the bed. Carefully lower the back of the spreader
to the ground so it is resting on its feet.
6. Tip the spreader up so it is fully supported by the
feet.
1. The spreader can be removed from the truck bed
either by lifting the spreader by the four lifting
handles located on the corner legs or by sliding
the spreader out of the truck bed onto the ground.
2. To remove the spreader from the truck without
a lifting device, rst make sure all material has
been removed from the spreader. To empty the
spreader:
a. Remove the chute cover.
b. Remove the chute by releasing the two draw
latches that hold the chute to the sill; rotate
the bottom of the chute up to loosen the drive
belt. Remove the belt from the spinner shaft
pulley and lift the chute off the cross shaft.
c. Reinstall the chute cover and operate the
hopper to convey all material from the
spreader.
Draw Latch
(Both Sides)
Cross Shaft
Lift up to loosen belt.
CAUTION
Before lifting, verify that hopper is empty of
material. The lifting device must be able to
support the spreader's weight as shown in
the spreader specications table.