SaltDogg SHPE6000 Series Electric Drive Poly Hopper Spreader - Manual (Page 2)

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TM
3001238
CLEVIS PIN
3001257
HAIR PIN
Boards 2" x 4" x 70"
Lift Spreader By These Bars
Installation Instructions
1. MOUNTING THE SPREADER ONTO THE VEHICLE:
A. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle (if equipped) as well
as any other object which will interfere with the spreader.
B. Check truck’s bed for all kinds of sharp debris or foreign
objects. They can cut and seriously damage poly hopper.
C. Remove chute, hardware kit from inside spreader. If
spreader has been used make sure there is no material left in
the hopper.
D. Prepare 4 boards as shown in Fig. 1. A board size is
2" x 4" x 70" long minimum (cross boards from shipping pallet
can be used). Boards can be as long as width of inside of
trucks body.
E. Next, set the spreader in the truck body. Use four bars on
the frame to lift the spreader (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
Slide and Lower Chute
On Chute Brackets.
Bracket Tabs Must
Go Thru Openings
In Chute Hangers.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
F. Lower spreader onto 2" x 4" boards positioned in truck bed.
Attach chute to the spreader as shown in Fig.2
G. Secure chute in position using spring latches and clevis
and hair pins as shown in Fig. 3.
H. If necessary, slide spreader rearward to have at least 2"
clearance between chute and rear most vertical obstruction.
I. Make sure the spreader is centered from side to side and
rearmost board rests fully on trucks body.
J. Using holes in cross members fasten spreader to the
vehicles body.
CAUTION
Never lift spreader with material in the hopper.
CAUTION
Inspect straps and hardware after each time spreader
is loaded. Tighten straps and hardware if necessary.
WARNING
Do not drill holes into fuel tanks, fuel lines, thru
electrical wiring, etc that may be damaged by
drilling.
WARNING
Important! Do not use ratchet straps or tailgate latch
exclusively! Always fasten spreader to the vehicle!
K. In addition, secure spreader using four ratchet straps
attached to tie down bars on hopper frame or chain tie down
kit (sold separately). Always tighten straps evenly!