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E2020XT Header Preface PLEASE ! ALWAYS THINK SAFETY FIRST !! The purpose of this manual is to familiarize the person (or persons) using this unit with the information necessary to properly install, operate, and maintain this system� The safety instructions indicated by the safety alert symbol in the following pages supersede the general safety rules�...
E2020XT Safety Header Important Safety Information Before using this equipment, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operator’s Manual provided with this equipment� If the user and/or assistants cannot read or understand the warnings and instructions, the employer of the user and/or assistants must provide adequate and necessary training to ensure proper operation and compliance with all safety procedures pertaining to this equipment�...
E2020XT Header General Safety Rules Operations PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Figure 1.2 - Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher and first aid kit in accessible place on the vehicle at all times� Fire extinguisher must be Type ABC or Type BC�...
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E2020XT General Safety Rules Header Operations HANDLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFELY Figure 1�5 - Materials to spread can be dangerous� Improper selection, application, use or handling may be a hazard to persons, animals, plants, crops or other property� A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures and emergency response techniques�...
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E2020XT Header General Safety Rules Operations AVOID MOVING PART HAZARDS Figure 1�8 - Entanglement in rotating drive lines or moving parts will cause serious injury or death� Stay clear of all moving parts, such as shafts, couplings and universal joints�...
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E2020XT General Safety Rules Header Operations DO NOT CLIMB OR STAND ON MACHINE Figure 1�12 - Never allow any personnel to ride in or on the machine� Use inspection ladder or portable ladder to view the unit� Use caution when getting on and off the ladder, especially in wet, icy, snowy or muddy conditions�...
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E2020XT Header General Safety Rules Transportation & Handling TRAVELING & TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC ROADS Always walk around and visually inspect the machine before traveling on public roads� Check for damage and/or faulty components that can fail and create a hazard or unsafe condition� Make sure all machine systems operate properly, including but not limited to: headlights, tail and brake lights, hazard warning lights, turn indicators, parking brake, horn and rear view mirrors�...
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E2020XT General Safety Rules Header Maintenance READ AND UNDERSTAND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Figure 3�1 - Read the maintenance and safety instructions and understand them before performing any maintenance procedure� Never perform any maintenance procedure or repair if the instructions and safety procedures are not fully understood� Only trained and qualified personnel should perform any maintenance procedure or repair�...
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E2020XT Header General Safety Rules Maintenance HANDLE FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS SAFELY Figure 3�4 - Never use diesel fuel, kerosene, gasoline or any flammable solvents for cleaning. Exposure to toxic fluids or fumes may occur during the normal operation of this system. Before attempting to fill, use, or service this system, read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
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E2020XT General Safety Rules Header Maintenance HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARDS Figure 3.7 - Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury� Always stop machine, allow to cool and relieve pressure before servicing hydraulic system� Never open hydraulic lines under pressure�...
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E2020XT Header General Safety Rules Maintenance CLEAN MACHINE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS During application of hazardous chemicals, residue can build up on the inside or outside of the vehicle� Clean vehicle according to use instructions of hazardous chemical� Failure to comply with this requirement may result in minor or moderate injury�...
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E2020XT General Safety Rules Header Storage PARK VEHICLE SAFELY Figure 4�1 - When leaving the vehicle unattended for any reason, be sure to: • Shut down PTO� • Shut off vehicle’s engine, and unit’s engine if applicable� • Place vehicle transmission in “Neutral” or “Park”�...
E2020XT Header Safety Decals Safety Decal Maintenance Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at all times� Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible� Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign�...
To answer this question, refer to your Hi-Way dealer. He knows where to find the GAWR and GVWR for most trucks, and how to calculate the weight distribution on each axle and total loaded vehicle weight�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Except for the Electric Clutch V-Belt Drive arrangement, which is based on driving pump at engine speed (3000 RPM expected), the above pump selections are based on an expected engine operating speed of 3000 RPM and a 50% PTO� This results in an expected pump speed of 1500 RPM (Pump speed equals engine speed times PTO percentage divided by 100)�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. If the vehicle is not already adapted for front crankshaft PTO installation the following steps must be taken: A crankshaft adapter described above must be supplied. The radiator must be raised or modified to allow the PTO drive line to pass beneath it� The radiator fan must also clear all parts of the PTO drive line� The fan shroud, if any, must be modified to suit the new radiator position.
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Figure 1 - Timing of Universal Joints Hydraulic Reservoir & Filter Installation The hydraulic reservoir is mounted on the truck frame on either side� It should be as close to the truck cab as practical and where the filler neck is accessible with the suction line being as short as possible. Drill four 7/16”...
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E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Truck Chassis Installation Chassis Mounting Truck Frame Length: In most cases, the truck frame must be shortened� The length from the rear of the cab to the end of the frame should be approximately as shown on the following chart�...
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E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Lifting the Spreader Use only lifting devices that meet or exceed OSHA standard 1910�84 or ASME B30�20- 2006� Never lift equipment over people� Never lift unit with anything or anybody in the body� Loads may shift or fall if improperly supported, causing damage to unit, injury or even death�...
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E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Figure 2 - Wood Filler Strips & Anchor Clips DO NOT PUT HOLES INTO TOP OR BOTTOM FRAME FLANGES� To do so may void truck manufacturer’s warranty� When drilling holes in frame member, drill only through vertical web portions�...
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E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Installing Center Mounting Angles (12 Foot to 16 Foot Bodies) Position the center mounting angles at a convenient cross tube near the center of the body with the slotted faces against the truck frame and mark the location of the slots on the truck frame� Drill two (2) 9/16”...
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E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. DO NOT WELD TO VEHICLE FRAME! Such welding can lead to fatigue cracking and must be avoided� When drilling holes, make sure that the drill will not puncture the gas tank or harm any other obstruction! Failure to follow this requirement may result in injury or machine damage�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Dump Body Mounting - No HSLS The unobstructed dump body should be approximately the same as the length of the spreader body� 1� Remove the tailgate from the dump body as well as any other object which will interfere with the spreader body�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Dump Body Installation - With HSLS Spreader Preparation Roller Sidebars The four roller sidebars are intended to guide the spreader along the sidewalls during loading and unloading� Settings on each side of the spreader must be equal to center spreader on the dump body�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Loading The Highway Storage Leg System (HSLS) is designed to be used where the dump body floor is between the height of 50” to 62”. The height of the legs will need to be adjusted for first time use to match the dump body floor height.
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E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. 5� Figure 3 - Remove front leg locking pins (A)� Store front leg locking pins in hole (B)� NOTE: On high truck floors and short spreader bodies, the front legs may need to be shortened to fold up�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. 8� Figure 5 - Lower the dump body completely� The rear legs should be off the ground� Figure 5 9� Figure 6 - Raise rear legs: a� Remove lock pin (A)� b� Grip rear leg at handle (B)�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Removal From Dump Body Reference illustrations on previous pages in reverse order as necessary� 1� Empty spreader of all liquid and granular materials� 2� Drive to level, firm surface to unload spreader. Take truck out of gear and set parking brake.
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Place pins of Pivot Supports through sides of Spinner as shown in Figure 5 and insert Hair Pins� Position Spinner and Pivot Supports inside bottom of E2020XT and align holes� (NOTE: Driveline Spinner mounts outside of bottom sills�) Place supports under Spinner so hardware can be installed� Attach Pivot Supports to bottom of unit with 3/8”...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Inverted V Figure 6 – Inverted V Installation Description Set Inverted V on the bottom inside the spreader Hanger Channel 2 or 3 body facing the direction shown in Figure 6� Inverted V Attach Hanger Channels to the sides of the Cap Screw –...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Fenders Figure 7 – Fender Installation Parts needed: Description Attach fender angles to spreader stakes using 3/8” carriage bolts, lock washers and hex nuts as shown in Fender Panel Figure 7� Do not tighten the hardware at this time�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Ladder – Side Parts needed: Description Upper Ladder Lower Ladder Cap Screw – 3/8 x 1 1/2 Cap Screw – 3/8 x 1 1/4 Lock Washer – 3/8 Hex Nut – 3/8 Position upper ladder in a suitable location on fender as shown in Figure 8 and mark holes on side sheet and fender�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Ladder – Rear Figure 9 – Rear Ladder Installation Parts needed: On standard height units, position Mounting Angles on top of rear endgate as shown in Figure 9 and mark hole Description locations� On taller units, mark hole locations on vertical Rear Ladder portion of rear endgate according to dimensions in Figure 9�...
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All Units Slide Screen hooks into retainers on Ridgepole as shown in Figure 11� Press outer sides of Screens into E2020XT body so that the tabs rest on the side sheets� Tighten Ridgepole hardware to recommended torque� BUMPER See the Bumper parts list in the back of this manual for parts needed and installation guidelines�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Cab Shield Figure 12 – Cab Shield Installation Parts needed: Attach Supports to the Cab Shield using the hardware provided, but do not tighten� Center Cab Shield on front of the unit as shown in Description...
7� Route the cable through the cab wall to an easily accessible location at the rear of the truck body, within reach of the E2020XT connector� All holes in truck cab floor or firewall for control wires, hoses or cables are to be grommetted, plugged and sealed to prevent entrance of engine fumes, dust, dirt and noise�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Hydraulic Hose Installation Determine the pressure port of the pump� Install the pressure hose into this port as shown in Figure 15� Connect the suction hose to the opposite port and to the tank outlet on the reservoir� If necessary, use plastic tie straps to support hoses so that they will not catch on field obstructions or contact the muffler or moving parts�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Reusable Non-Skive Type Ends Step 1 Cut hose to length required using a fine tooth hacksaw or cut-off machine� Clean hose bore� Step 2 Liberally lubricate hose cover with hose assembly lube� Place socket in vise and turn hose into socket counterclockwise until it bottoms�...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Hydraulic Hose Maintenance Hose assemblies in operation should be inspected frequently for leakage, kinking, abrasion, corrosion or other signs of wear or damage� Worn or damaged hose assemblies should be replaced immediately� Testing should be conducted in approved test stands with adequate guards to protect the operator�...
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E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Hydraulic Hose Installation Guide 1� Use elbows and adapters in the installation to 2� Install hose runs to avoid rubbing or abrasion� relieve strain on the assembly, and to provide Clamps are often needed to support long runs...
E2020XT Installation Instructions Cont. Electrical Connections Connect all electrical control circuits� The supply conductor should be connected to the accessory terminal of the truck ignition switch through the fifteen amp. circuit breaker provided in the control panel. All wiring should be approved automotive insulated wire, should be supported adequately with insulating ties or straps, should be located where it will not interfere with any control access, does not contact any moving parts or sharp edge and is kept away from any hydraulic line or any heated part�...
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Operations General Description The E2020XT is a hopper-type spreader intended for spreading abrasives and/or chemicals, primarily for ice and snow control� It is available for truck chassis or dump body mounting� The unit is powered hydraulically� The standard control system is the “Series Type” providing independent, variable speed control for the spinner, with conveyor speed being a direct function of hydraulic pump speed�...
E2020XT Initial Start-Up Prior to testing the unit, check the position of the ON-OFF control in the cab� It should be in the OFF position� Do not load the hopper� 1� Check to be sure that no loose parts or other material are in body, on spinner hopper or on spinner disk�...
E2020XT General Operating Procedures Before taking unit out to use, make a “walk-around” inspection to ensure that spreader is not damaged, that all essential parts are in place and that all fasteners are tight and all guards are in place� Check all controls to be sure that they are operating satisfactorily�...
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E2020XT General Operating Procedures Continued In order to determine the spread rates for a particular truck, the following information is needed to perform the required calculations: 1� Calculations require accurate and complete information� a� PTO Data 1� PTO percentage of engine RPM�...
E2020XT General Operating Procedures Continued Manual Dual System When using the manual dual system, conveyor speeds and spinner speeds can be set independently of one another and will remain relatively constant regardless of truck road speed as long as speed is above low idle�...
E2020XT General Operating Procedures Continued Calibration Procedure The material delivery charts in this manual have been based upon theoretical volumes calculated from expected engine, pump, hydraulic valve and hydraulic motor operating characteristics, together with ideal material flow to conveyor and from conveyor to spinner. The attainment of the listed material volumes are not guaranteed�...
E2020XT General Operating Procedures Continued Weights Of Various Materials APPROXIMATE WEIGHTS (Pounds) MATERIAL Per Cu� Foot Per Cu� Yard Ashes 1080 Cinders Limestone, Crushed 2700 Salt 2160 Sand 2700 Urea 1620 Dump-Over Chute Conversion Remove hair pin from Chute Lock Rod and remove Chute Lock Rod from spinner�...
E2020XT Lubrication & Maintenance Hydraulic System The use of proper oil in the hydraulic system is one of the most important factors for satisfactory operation� Utmost cleanliness in handling the oil cannot be stressed enough� Keep the hydraulic oil in original closed containers, clean top of container before opening and pouring, and handle in extremely clean measures and funnels�...
E2020XT Lubrication & Maintenance Continued Conveyor Chain When conveyor is running, stay out of the body� Stay clear of all moving parts� Entanglement of clothes, any part of your body or anything you have in your hands can cause serious injury� Do not use a bar, rod or hammer on conveyor while it is moving- -if it gets caught it could cause injury�...
E2020XT Lubrication & Maintenance Continued Lubrication of Bearings Grease in a bearing acts to prevent excessive wear of parts, protects ball races and balls from corrosion and aids in preventing excessive heat within the bearing� It is very important the grease maintains its proper consistency during operation.
E2020XT Lubricant & Hydraulic Oil Specifications The lubricant distributor and/or supplier is to be held responsible for the results obtained from their products� Procure lubricants from distributors and/or suppliers of unquestionable integrity, supplying known and tested products� Do not jeopardize your equipment with inferior lubricants.
E2020XT Lubricant & Hydraulic Oil Specifications Continued Gearcase Lubricant Lubricate these assemblies with non-corrosive type SAE 90 EP (extreme pressure) gear oil conforming to MIL-L2105 B multi-purpose gear lubricating oil requirements (API Service GL 4) with ambient temperatures from 40° to 100° F (4�5° to 37�8° C)� Ambient temperatures below 40° F (4�5° C) require SAE 80 EP lubricant;...
E2020XT Lubrication Chart Shut off all power and allow all moving parts to come to rest before performing any maintenance operation� Entanglement with moving parts could cause serious injury. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in death or serious injury�...
E2020XT Standard TorquesNs CAP SCREW GRADE IDENTIFICATION - MARKINGS ON HEAD NO MARKINGS GRADE 2 THREE MARKS - 120 DEGREES APART GRADE 5 SIX MARKS - 60 DEGREES APART GRADE 8 USE GRADE 2 TORQUES FOR STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS AND CARRIAGE BOLTS�...
E2020XT Parts Instructions for Ordering Parts Order from the AUTHORIZED DEALER in your area� 1� Always give the pertinent model and serial number� 2� Give part name, part number and the quantity required� 3� Give the correct address to where the parts are to be shipped, and the carrier if there is a preference�...
E2020XT Conveyor Chain ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION PINTLE ROLLER Chain – Assy #2 12992 90673 9’ Unit 12993 90674 10’ Unit 12994 90675 11’ Unit 12995 90676 12’ Unit 12990 90677 13’ Unit 39605 90678 14’ Unit 12996 90679 15’ Unit...
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E2020XT Conveyor Chain Continued ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION PINTLE ROLLER Chain – Assy #3 90682 9’ Unit 90683 10’ Unit 90684 11’ Unit 90685 12’ Unit 90686 13’ Unit 90687 14’ Unit 90688 15’ Unit 90689 16’ Unit Chain – Assy #4 BOC...
E2020XT Feedgate & Jack 9 10 11 ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION 304 SS 312994 312994 Jack - Assy 13�38 304 85002 85002 Joint - U 307476 307476 Handle - Jack Feedgate 304 312268 312268 Pin - Roll �188 X 1�0...
E2020XT Skirting ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION 84191 Skirt – Front 84202 Skirt – Side 9’ Unit 84203 Skirt – Side 10’ Unit 84204 Skirt – Side 11’ Unit 84205 Skirt – Side 12’ Unit 84206 Skirt – Side 13’ Unit 84207 Skirt –...
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