Product Manual

Installation and Operational Manual

00122-993-01 June 8, 2010

TROUGH MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

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GENERAL:

This spreader is designed to mount rigidly on the rear of the truck dump body, below the tail-

gate, and supported by brackets bolted to the rub rails of the dump body. Instructional drawing

is included in this manual to show the details on page 10.

Support spreader and other heavy components solidly when positioning for mounting on truck

dump body.

IMPORTANT:

On occasion, due to improper handling during shipment or storage, the vertical ends of the

trough get bent in or out slightly. Be sure these are square and true before installation. Once

installed, the mounting brackets should prevent further deformation.

1. Position the spreader under the dump body tailgate with the auger drive housing to

the right side of the truck. The trough lip on the forward side of the spreader should

be as close as possible to the cross member under the floor of the dump body.

The tailgate of the dump body should lay down horizontally over the spreader, yet the

spreader must be mounted up under the tailgate as high as possible.

2. Pin quick detach plates to spreader detach brackets.

3. Position quick detach plates against dump body cornerposts and clamp in a level

position. Weld adequately to support loaded spreader trough. If bolting, is desired,

drill (2) holes for 1/2” bolts simultaneously through bracket and cornerpost and bolt

solidly.

4. Position hanger iron brace on brace pin located on spreader endplates.

5. Locate brace pins on dump body cornerposts approximately as shown using braces

for exact positioning. (Braces may require bending for proper fit.)

6. Weld brace pins solidly to dump body, and retain braces at each end with hairpin

keepers.

7. Carefully remove temporary spreader positioning apparatus.

8. If there is a gap between the trough lip and the dump body rear cross member, a

“spillboard” of about 3/16” x 2” steel may be welded or bolted to the forward lip of the

spreader to form a seal under the dump body floor. It may have to be notched or cut

to fit around tailgate latches or other obstructions on the rear of the dump body.

tailgate to prevent material spillage over the ends of the spreader.

DANGER

9. Tailgate shields (62412), if required, are bolted or welded to the inside of the