OPERATOR'S MANUAL KSPLS15-HITCH Kit Lesco 102497 Truckster Spyker S80-12010 For use with the Spyker or Lesco Electric Spreaders Spyker Spreaders Contact us at 800.972.6130 www.spyker.com ! ! IMPORTANT This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property.
Table of Contents + Safety TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ��������������������������������������� 2-4 Parts Hardware Identifier ����������������������������� 5 Part List ��������������������������������������������� 6 Part Explosion ����������������������������������� 7 Assembly �������������������������������� 8-13 Warranty ����������������������������������� 14 SAFETY Understanding the Machine Safety Labels The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to
Safety OPERATING SAFELY General Personal Protective Equipment • Read this manual and the manual of the vehicle you are attaching the hitch and spreader onto. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the vehicle and disengage the controls quickly. • Always wear ear and eye protection when operating the spreader. • The spreader is intended for use in lawn care and snow/ice melt applications only.
Safety OPERATING SAFELY UTV - Mounting Hitch to Utility Terrain Vehicle Recommended UTV Models The following UTV specifications are recommended. Review your Vehicle Operators Manual for your vehicle specifications. Reference the below UTV model chart for the vehicles that the KSPLS15-HITCH is recommended for: • Must have a 2.0" receiver hitch or an adaptor to accept a 2.
ILLUSTRATIONS ON THIS PAGE ARE TO SCALE FOR FASTER IDENTIFICATION OF HARDWARE DURING ASSEMBLY. Hardware Identifier DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS.
Part List DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS. PLEASE CALL: 1 (800) 972-6130 FOR MOUNTING SPYKER OR LESCO SPREADER No. Part # Description Qty 1 1009630 Hitch Tube 1 2 1009722 Plate Weldment; Adjustment 1 3 1019555 Universal Mount with Reflectors 1 No.
Part Explosion 12 10 12 4 10 12 12 4 12 12 8 12 8 4 12 13 2 3 4 11 13 13 7 6 13 11 13 13 7 13 These Additional Parts are only needed for attaching to a LESCO Spreader 13 > They're unnecessary for a Spyker Assembly.
Assembly 1. Identifying Hardware 4. Slide the hitch tube (1) into the adjustment plate (2) at the base, as illustrated here. For reassurance, lay the nuts, bolts and washers down on page 5 to verify you’re using the correct parts during assembly. Hardware DO NOT 11 22 ILLUSTR SING PAR Bolt: Hex Head, 1/2 ” x 3” (x4) 2M1648P (800) 972- ATIO NS ON THIS PAG IDEN TIFI CAT ION OF E ARE TO SCA LE FOR FAS HAR DWA TER RE DUR ING ASS EMB LY.
Assembly 6. Adding Spreader Mount The assembly process for the next few steps will vary depending on the brand of spreader you're using: SPYKER LESCO Align the spreader mount (3) with the adjustment plate (2) as illustrated below. (Fig. 4) Align the spreader mount (3) with the adjustment plate (2) as illustrated below. (Fig. 5) Add a 3/8" washer (13) to two 3/8 hex bolts (11). Add a 3/8" washer (13) to two 3/8 hex bolts (11).
Assembly 7. Adding Spreader Adapter Brackets The assembly process for the next few steps will vary depending on the brand of spreader you're using: SPYKER LESCO Align the Adaptor Brackets (15) and (16) to the Spreader Mount (3) as illustrated here: These brackets are not necessary for a Spyker Hitch Assembly. Skip to Step 8 on page 11. 8 12 15 8 12 12 10 16 8 12 12 12 10 8 12 10 12 10 3 Fig. 6 Add a 1/2" Flat Washer (12) to each of four 1/2" x 3 hex head bolts (10).
Assembly The ideal spreader FAN height is 22" off the ground. To find where the spreader mount (2) needs to be located, follow Steps 8, 9, and 10. 8. Measuring the Hitch Height SPYKER LESCO Measure from the ground to the bottom of the spreader mount (3), as illustrated below. Measure from the ground to the top of the center tubing of the spreader mount (3), as illustrated below.
Assembly 9. Mounting the Spreader SPYKER LESCO Align the spreader to the hitch mount (3). Align the spreader to the adaptor plate (16). Add a 1/2" flat washer (12) to each of four 1/2" x 3" hex head bolts (10). Add a 1/4" flat washer (19) to two 1/4" x 1" hex head bolts (17). Slide these bolts through the hitch mount and spreader as illustrated. Slide these bolts through the spreader and hitch mount as illustrated.
Assembly 10. For Spyker S80-12010 Spreader, load the hopper with 120 lb ballast. For Lesco 102479 Truckster Spreader, load hopper with 80 lb ballast. NOTE: If the FAN on the spreader is angled down toward the ground, see Steps 11 and 12 for adjustment... ...if not, skip to Step 13. Adjusting the Spreader Angle 11. To adjust the spreader fan angle, all ballast must be removed. Using the slot in the adjustment plate (3) rotate the spreader mount (2) and the adjustment plate backward. 12.
WARRANTY 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This is warranted to the original purchaser only. Spyker will replace parts with defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of one year from the date of purchase. For Spyker Spreaders–a Brinly-Hardy Company, products employing metal gear systems, pinion and bevel, these metal gears, only, not inclusive of any other parts or materials, are warranted for the life of the spreader, not to be used for replacement or repair past original purchase.