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Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com June 1, 2022 Lit. No. 31004, Rev. 00 Striker™ Hopper Spreaders 0.35 yd for UTVs #98805 Installation Instructions CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spreader. These Installation Instructions are for Striker Stainless Steel Hopper Spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 200706 and higher.
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Become familiar with and inform users about the WARNING warning and caution labels on the spreader. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or NOTE: If labels are missing or cannot be read, see serious personal injury.
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SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION • Do not operate a spreader in need of Improper installation and operation could cause maintenance. personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. • Before operating the spreader, reassemble Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual any parts or hardware removed for cleaning before installing, operating, or making adjustments.
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SAFETY FUSES NOISE The electrical system contains several automotive‑style Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) fuses. If a problem should occur and fuse replacement for the spreader operator. is necessary, the replacement fuse must be of the same type and amperage rating as the original.
LOADING LOAD VOLUME This document covers vehicles that have been recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. Load Volume (yd Hopper Model WARNING 0.35 0.03 Do not exceed GVWR, GAWR, or maximum Load Volume (m vehicle load capacity, including the spreader 0.35 yd³...
LOADING DETERMINING VEHICLE PAYLOAD 4. With the occupants in the vehicle for normal hopper spreader operation, weigh the vehicle to obtain gross vehicle weight (GVW). WARNING Do not exceed GVWR, GAWR, or maximum 5. Subtract the GVW from the GVWR to determine vehicle load capacity, including the spreader the available material payload.
MOUNTING THE SPREADER REMOVE SHIPPING BRACKETS AND CHUTE ASSEMBLY LOCATE COMPONENTS 1. Install four of the provided 3/8" stainless steel flanged cap screws through the spinner guard The spreader is shipped from the factory with its holes into the rivnuts on the chute enclosure. components secured inside the hopper and the top screen in place.
MOUNTING THE SPREADER INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED CAUTION Before lifting, verify that the hopper is empty NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice of material. The lifting device must be able to control season, verify that mounting devices support the spreader's weight as shown in are secure.
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MOUNTING THE SPREADER 5. Use the holes in the two cab‑side legs and Move the spreader back into position. two holes in the runner as a template to mark Secure the spreader to the vehicle with four mounting hole positions on the vehicle bed. (installer‑supplied) 5/8"...
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MOUNTING THE SPREADER Install Tie‑Down Straps Construct Sill Spacer Measure the distance from the front end of the hopper WARNING sill to the front of the vehicle bed and make a spacer Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame. from 2" x 8" lumber to fit that area. Do not rely on the tie‑down chains or straps alone to hold spreader in vehicle.
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MOUNTING THE SPREADER INSTALL SPINNER DRIVE ASSEMBLY 2. Attach the spinner drive assembly to the spreader with the lock pins from the parts box. Install the upper lock pin first. NOTE: Complete the assembly installation in the Chute Assembly section before proceeding with The upper lock pin goes through the lower chute these instructions.
WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Vehicle Battery Cable Installation Spreaders are shipped from the factory with the 1. Before beginning this installation, remove the spreader harness wired to the motor and spreader battery cables from the vehicle battery. module. 2.
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WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS Vehicle Control Harness Installation Secure the vehicle control harness to the vehicle. 8. Attach the red wire to a switched accessory circuit. 1. Plug the vehicle harness into the spreader harness. Cab Control Installation 2. Lay out a path for the vehicle control harness from its attachment point on the vehicle battery cable into the cab of the vehicle.
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WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS 4. Install the control side of the bracket to the vehicle side using 1/4" x 1/2" Phillips head machine screws, 1/4" nylon shoulder washers, 1/4" lock washers, and 1/4" hex nuts. 1/4" Hex Nut 1/4" Nylon 1/4"...
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WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS ACCESSORY LICENSE PLATE LIGHT NOTE: Apply anti‑seize to all hardware to prevent galling. 1. Using the two #10 x 5/8" screws and nuts, fasten the license plate light to the bracket. Using the two license plate screws, fix the license plate to the bracket and license plate light.
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WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connections—Hopper Side Electrical Connections—Vehicle Side 1. Locate the 2‑pin connector (brown and black 1. Locate a spot on the vehicle cable assembly wire) on the spinner harness (PN 80101). Unplug approximately 20" from the main molded the connector from main harness and cut the connector.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS VEHICLE HARNESS DIAGRAM Cab Control 18 ga Red 4‑Way Connector To Vehicle Switched Accessory Vehicle Control Harness To Vehicle CHMSL Signal (tap located in cab) Connectors 18 ga Shielded Twisted‑Pair Cable 100A 6 ga Red Fuse 4 ga Red 18 ga Black Vehicle 4 ga Black...
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS CONVEYOR PINTLE CHAIN TENSION I f Conveyor Chain Is Too Loose 1. Loosen the two bearing mounting bolts on each To check the conveyor chain tension, see whether the side of the conveyor idle roller at the cab end of chain is visible in the chain tension port.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECKLIST Verify that the spinner turns freely. Verify correct conveyor pintle chain tension and alignment. Verify that dielectric grease is applied to all electrical connections. Verify that wire harnesses and battery cables are properly secured away from hot, sharp, or moving parts.
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Western Products or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. Western Products offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ) or unregistered (™)
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