The Andersons 2000 SR Assembly, Use And Care page 2

Assembly
1)
Turn the spreader upside-down. Place the wheels
on the axle with the longer portion of the hubs
facing inward. Secure the drive wheel "A" (right side) to
the axle using the 3/16" cotter pin. Attach the idler wheel
"B" (left side) to axle. Then insert the 1/8" cotter pin
through the axle and secure. Please note, both wheels
are identical and can be used on either side.
3/16" Cotter Pin
B
1/8" Cotter Pin
2)
Place the spreader on its front side and attach the
rest to the frame using (4) 1/4-20 x 2-1/2" Phillips
screws and locknuts.
Place a drop of
oil on bolt
threads to ease
assembly of
locknuts
1/4-20 x 2 1/2"
Phillips Screws
3)
Return the spreader upright position and attach
the upper handle to the rest with (4) 1/4-20 x 1-
1/2" carriage bolts and locknuts. Be sure that the
handle lever is facing up.
Handle Lever
Facing Up
4)
and secure with a 3/32" cotter pin.
A
5)
Insert the rod through the pivot lever arm as shown,
and thread the second 5/16-18 nut up to the pivot
lever arm; do not tighten.
Locknuts
6)
in small increments and recheck for closure.
CAUTION-DO NOT ADJUST THE TOP NUT TOO
1/4-20 x 1 1/2"
FAR DOWN TO PREVENT BINDING THE
Carriage Bolts
MECHANISM. When the ports are closed completely,
thread the bottom nut up and tighten both nuts.
Place a drop of
oil on bolt
threads to ease
assembly of
locknuts
Main Shutoff
Plate Closed
Locknuts
2
Insert the bent end of the main shutoff
connecting rod through the hole in the lever
3/32" Cotter Pin
Thread one 5/16-18 hex nut onto the lower end
of the main shutoff control rod until it stops.
5/16-18 Nuts
Pull the main shutoff lever to the closed position
and look inside to see if the port holes are
closed. If not, adjust the top and bottom nut down
Position
Main Shutoff
Connecting Rod
Pivot Lever
Arm