Installation; Mounting The Spreader Onto The Vehicle; Spinner Drive Chain Adjustment; Alignment Of Spinner Chute Assembly - Sno-Way V-Box Bedienungsanleitung

Mounting the Spreader Onto the Vehicle

NOTE: Refer to the Repair Parts Diagrams, which are in
this manual, to help identify parts referenced in the fol-
lowing text.
1. Remove the tailgate from the truck.
2. Lift the spreader by hooking the loop or hole located
on the rear cross channel which is inside the hopper. The
loop or hole is located at the approximate balance point
of the spreader. The balance point may vary with engine
fluid levels, battery, top screen, or any residual material in
the hopper.
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WARNING
Before lifting, check that the hopper is empty of
material. The lifting device must be capable of
supporting the spreader's weight. See charts for
spreader weights.
FAILURE TO HEED CAN RESULT IN INJURY
OR DEATH.
3. Place lengths of lumber under the side ribs of the
spreader. By elevating the spreader off the vehicle, it is
easier to remove excess material that accumulates under
the spreader. Center the spreader on the vehicle with the
end of the rails 14" to the rear of the nearest vertical
obstruction (e.g., bumper, trailer hitch, etc.).
4. Bolt the spreader to the vehicle frame using the holes
located at each lower support leg. Use 1/2" hardware as
required by vehicle application.
5. Using the Tie-down Chains, secure the spreader to
the vehicle using the tabs located at the corners of the
spreader and the vehicle's factory installed anchor points.
NOTE: Check the mounting devices every time the
spreader is placed on the truck and loaded with material
to make sure they are secure.

Spinner Drive Chain Adjustment

1. Loosely attach the Chute/Spinner Assembly using
four 3/8" x 5/8" bolts, lock washers, and nuts, with the
head of the bolt on the inside of the chute. Push the
Chute/Spinner Assembly toward the front of the vehicle.
Do NOT tighten the bolts.
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INSTALLATION

2. Install the Roller Chain between the Spinner Shaft
Sprocket and the Gear Case Sprocket. Check that the
sprockets are in line. Check the setscrew for tightness.
Install the Master Link.
3. To adjust roller chain tension, loosen the Spinner
Shaft Bearing Bolts and move the Spinner Shaft away
from the Gear Case. Maintain vertical position of the
shaft and alignment of sprockets when tightening bearing
fasteners. After adjusting, correct chain tension should
allow a 5/16" deflection midway between the sprockets.
Additional chain tension may be applied by pulling the
Chute/Spinner Assembly toward the rear. Tighten all
fasteners according to the torque chart on page 16.
4. Install the chain guard using 1/4" x 3/4" long hex cap
screws, lock washers, and nuts.

Alignment of Spinner Chute Assembly

1. Remove Chute Pins from Chute.
2. Lift Chute into place so that the LH Hanger Bracket
aligns with bracket on the spreader frame. Insert long
Chute Pin into left side Chute and spreader brackets.
3. Grease all bearings and especially the hex on the
end of the Spinner Shaft.
4. Swing Chute up and check shaft alignment and Latch
Pin alignment.
5. Loosen RH Hanger Bracket using a 9/16" wrench.
6. Raise the Chute so that 1/4" or less of the hex shaft is
exposed below the coupling. Insert short Chute Pin into
the Spreader Frame and RH Hanger Bracket.
7. Tighten the RH Hanger Bracket.
IMPORTANT:
do not align correctly after RH Hanger Bracket
adjustment: Adjust the Upper Chute Bearing as
necessary, then repeat steps 4-7. Failure to adjust
properly will result in excessive Coupler and Spinner
Shaft wear. (See Figure 1-1)
If the Spinner Shaft and Coupler still
Coupler and Spinner
Shaft must be in
alignment to prevent
excessive wear or
damage.
Figure 1-1