Service Manual

Topdresser 1800 & 2500 Page 5 – 5 Chassis
Removal (Fig. 2)
1. Position Topdresser on a level surface with hopper
empty. Chock Topdresser wheels to prevent machine
from moving.
2. Remove knob (item 6) from gate handle (item 14).
3. Push spring pin (item 13) from gate handle taking
care to not damage handle.
4. Remove twelve (12) cap screws, lock washers and
flat washers that secure brush guard to frame.
NOTE: On Topdresser 1800 machines, a bumper (not
shown) is attached to the brush guard.
5. Lift brush guard from machine.
Installation (Fig. 2)
1. Lower brush guard to machine frame making sure
that gate handle (item 14) is positioned in slide block
plate mounted on brush guard.
2. On Topdresser 1800 machines, place bumper (not
shown) to brush guard.
3. Secure brush guard to frame with twelve (12) cap
screws, lock washers and flat washers.
4. Push spring pin (item 13) into gate handle taking care
to not damage handle. End of spring pin should be flush
with the inside of the handle.
5. Install knob (item 6) onto gate handle.
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