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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The Meyer MDV Series Spreaders can mount and store as a single unit. The Meyer MDV Series
Spreader will mount on most 15,000-20,000 GVW trucks as well as larger trucks.
WARNING
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE. It is quite possible to overload the vehicle by
improperly mounting or over loading the spreader. This could result in dangerous stability
and braking problems. Always consult and follow the truck manufacturers instructions.
WARNING
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY INSTALLATION ON THIS UNIT, disconnect the spreader
battery negative cable if already installed.
1. Place the spreader in the rear of truck with the engine / hydraulic motor to the rear of the truck. Center
the spreader (side to side) in the truck. The spreader should extend past the rear of the outer most part
of the truck (i.e: truck bed, bumper) approximately
18 inches.
Caution: Insure that the spreader cannot tip when the spinner assembly is attached.
SPINNER ASSEMBLY
a. Raise engine shroud and prop it open with the support rod. (if engine driven model)
b. Slide the spinner frame assembly into the rear of the longitudinals with the spinner back plate
toward the rear.
c. Bolt the spinner to the longitudinals using the four
(4) 3/8" x 1 bolts, 3/8 flange nuts and
flatwashers from hardware bag located on the spinner. Using one
(1) 3/8" x 1" bolts, flatwashers
and flange nut from hardware bag, bolt the top portion of the spinner back plate to the engine
plate.
d. Install roller chain between the gear box sprocket and the spinner sprocket. Make sure sprockets
are in line with each other. The roller chain is tightened, first by loosening all four
3/8" bolts on
the back plate. Then, pull the entire bearing/shaft assembly in such a way to achieve the proper
amount of chain tension. Make sure the spinner shaft is straight up and down before retightening.
2. Reposition the spreader in the truck, just short of making contact with the rearmost part of the truck bed,
bumper, pintle hook etc. Bolt the unit to the truck using a minimum of six 1/2" - grade 5 bolts and
corresponding washers and locknuts. The Spreader is designed to sit flat on the bed of the truck,
supported by the longitudinal/sides. DO
NOT SUPPORT THE SPREADER BY THE BODYJACKS
ALONE !! UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR CHASSIS MOUNT APPLICATION !
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