OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 31125 125 LB.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when operating equipment. • • • • • • • • Read this owners manual before attempting to assemble or operate the spreader. Read the vehicle owners manual and know how to operate your vehicle, before using the spreader attachment. Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit on spreader attachment frame.
HARDWARE PACKAGE SHOWN FULL SIZE A B D C E J F L G M K P N I O NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE Q R S T U V X W Y REF A B C D E F G H I J K L M QTY 4 4 4 2 6 1 5 2 10 12 4 8 8 DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 2-3/4" Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 2" Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" Hex Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4" Hex Bolt, 1/4 x 1" Carriage, 5/16" x 1" Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Nylock Hex Nut, 1/4" Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16" Flat Washer , 1/4" Flat Washer, 5/16" Nylon Washer REF N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 3 QT
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Position the spreader for adequate clearance if the vehicle muffler discharges straight toward the rear. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) (2) (2) (2) Pliers 7/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrenches 9/16" Wrenches NOTE: The top of the hopper should be at least 30" above the ground. The mounting holes shown in figures 3 and 4 will make the top of the hopper even with the vehicle's rear rack. If exhaust blows against spreader, a higher mounting position may help.
If you are using extension brackets: 4. Attach the extension brackets to the legs of the spreader frame. Use two 5/16" x 2" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts per bracket. Tighten. See figure 4. 6. Attach an angle stop bracket and a swivel bracket to the rear hole in the R.H. shield bracket using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, two 1/4" washers, a nylon washer and a 1/4" Nylock nut. Place the angle stop bracket on inside and swivel bracket on outside. Tighten locknut so the swivel bracket can pivot freely.
10. Attach the spreader's mounting brackets to the vehicle's rear rack using four 5/16" x 1-3/4" carriage bolts, mounting clamps and plastic knobs. Use the adhesive pads to protect the rack. See figure 6. MOUNTING BRACKET 14. Assemble the impeller coupler onto the motor shaft and secure it with the set screw against the flat side of the motor shaft. See figure 8. PLASTIC KNOB MOUNTING CLAMP 5/16" x 1-3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT SET SCREW IMPELLER COUPLER FIGURE 10 ADHESIVE PAD FIGURE 8 15.
17. Attach the flow control to the motor mount bracket on the spreader using the 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt, a mounting clamp and a plastic knob. See figure 11. NOTE: You can also attach to the rear rack if you use a 5/16" x 1-3/4" carriage bolt. If you attach to the rear rack, you can loosely pre-assemble the clamp, bolt and knob to the flow control. The clamp can then be angled down through the slot in the rack.
OPERATION 8. Shut the closure plate before turning or stopping. 9. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the previous pass as shown in figure 16. The approximate broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the application chart on this page. 10. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs. 11.
MAINTENANCE REMOVING THE SPREADER 13. Disconnect the spreader from the vehicle battery by unplugging the short wire harness from the long wire harness.The short wire harness may be left permanently attached to the battery. 14. Remove the flow control from the rear rack of the vehicle if it is attached there. 15. Loosen the knobs on the spreader mounting brackets. Rotate the clamps fastened underneath the vehicle rack and lift them up through the rack to remove the spreader. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS 1.
REPAIR PARTS FOR ATV MOUNTED 125 LB.
REPAIR PARTS FOR ATV MOUNTED 125 LB.
WARRANTY Meyer Products LLC warrants to Purchaser the following: Meyer Products LLC, warrants to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of purchase of Meyer® brand spreader products that they will be free from defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below. No person is authorized to change this warranty or to create any additional warranty on Meyer® products. Meyer Products LLC will repair any product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship.
