ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)Pliers

(2)7/16" Wrenches

(2)1/2" Wrenches

(2)9/16" Wrenches

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.

1.Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1, so that it rests on the hopper.

2.Remove the 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut from the center of the crossover tube and shaft support plate. See figure 1.

FIGURE 1

3.Assemble the two hitch braces to the inside of the hopper frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 2. DO

NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.

4.Assemble short end of hitch tube to the crossover tube (on opposite side from shaft support plate). Fasten to the center hole in the crossover tube using the 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut removed in figure 1. See figure 2. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.

5.Align the holes in the ends of the two hitch braces with the nearest hole in the hitch tube. Fasten with a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 2. DO

NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.

SHAFT SUPPORT

3/8" HEXPLATE

LOCK NUT

CROSSOVER

3/8" FLATTUBE WASHER

HITCH

TUBE

3/8" HEX

BOLT

1/4" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

 

HOPPER

HITCH BRACES

FRAME

 

FIGURE 2

6.Tighten all hex nuts and bolts, following the same sequence as assembled in figures 1 and 2. DO NOT

COLLAPSE TUBE WHEN TIGHTENING.

7.Assemble a spacer and a 1-5/8" flat washer onto the end of the axle that has the small hole. See figure 3.

8.Turn the idler wheel (no hole in hub) so that the air valve faces out. Place onto the axle and secure with a 1-5/8" dia. flat washer and a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin. Use the extra washer if needed to take up play. See figure 3.

1-5/8" DIA.

FLAT WASHER

SMALL HOLE

1-5/8" DIA.

FLAT WASHER

1/8" x 1-1/2"

COTTER PIN

SPACER

AIR VALVE

FIGURE 3

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