Owner's manual

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Observe the following Safety Precautions before, during and
after operating this spreader. By following these precautions
and common sense, possible injury to persons and potential
damage to this machine may be avoided.
1. Read this entire Owners Manual before operating this
spreader.
2. Read all safety decals on the spreader before operating.
3. Check to make sure all safety guards are securely
mounted into place before operating this spreader.
4. Verify that all personnel are clear of the spreader
spray area before starting or operating this spreader.
5. Do not over-load your vehicle beyond payload limits.
If there are any questions, contact the vehicle manufacturer.
6. Do not adjust, clean, lubricate or unclog material
jambs without first turning off the spreader.
7. Do not climb on or in the spreader during operation.
Do not ride on the spreader while the vehicle is in motion.
8. Make sure the spreader is securely fastened to the vehicle
in accordance with this manual.
9. Do not operate a spreader that is in need of maintenance
or repairs.
10. Always disconnect the battery before removing or
replacing electrical components.
Installation Instructions
1. Mounting the Spreader onto the Vehicle:
A. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
B. Check truck’s bed for all kinds of sharp debris
or foreign objects. They can cut and seriously damage
poly hopper.
C. Lift spreader using tie downs (fig. 1), or using fork lift.
D. Lower spreader into the truck bed.
E. Center the spreader from side to side on the vehicle.
F. Attach the Chute Assembly to the spreader. First, hook
the Chute to the spreader by openings in the Chute’s
handle.
Fig. 2
Then rotate the Chute into operating position and lock
using two spring latches.
G. Slide spreader towards front of the truck leaving
adequate space between chute and truck (2-3 inches).
Measure the distance from the front of the truck bed to
front of the hopper’s front legs. Fabricate spacer to fit
between front of the spreader and front of the bed per Fig.
4 and Fig. 5
Fig. 3
Fig. 1
D
C
B
A
D
C
B
A
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NAME
DATE
CHK
DATE
APP
DATE
TITLE
SIZE CAGE CODE
DWG. NO.
REV
SHEET
WEIGHT
SCALE
.X ± .1 ± 1 °
.XX ± .03
.XXX ± .010
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
THIS ITEM IS A PROPRIETARY ITEM OF BUYERS PRODUCTS
CO. AND REPRODUCTION OR USE THEREOF IN ANY MANNER
WHATSOEVER IS UNAUTHORIZED EXCEPT WITH THE EXPRESS
WRITTEN CONSENT OF BUYERSPRODUCTS CO. ANY USE
DETRIMENTAL IN ANY WAY TO THE INTERESTS OF BUYERS
PROCUCTS CO. IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED.
ALL SHEETS ARE THE SAME REVISION STATUS
INTERPRET DIM AND TOL PER
ASME Y14.5
MATERIAL
SH
DWG.NO.
FIG1
1
PHONE
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FAX
[phone]
9049 TYLER BLVD. MENTOR, OH 44060
PRODUCTS COMPANY
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SEE CHART
PS 12JUN06
SPREADER HOPPER POLY ELECTRIC 2.0 CU YA STD CHUTE
D - FIG1 J
0.13 - 1 of 1
USE ALL TIE-DOWNS
TO LIFT SPREADER