Buyers TB150BG Assembly Instructions

TB150BG Heavy-Duty Carbon Steel Tow
Behind Salt Spreader, Bulk Flow Gate
Check contents of box against the parts list to make sure all
components are included. When ordering replacement or spare
parts refer to the parts list for part numbers.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

• (2) 10mm Wrenches
• (2) 1/2 in Wrenches
CAUTION
DO NOT TOW
ASSEMBLE THE AXLE COMPONENTS – FIGURE 1
A. Install the Gearbox, Hopper Frame tubes, Bushings and
Wheels onto Axle
B. Install the Spinner Disc onto the Gearbox
ASSEMBLE THE LOWER FRAME AND HOPPER – FIGURE 2
C. Attach the Lower Frame tubes with the Hopper Frame tubes.
D. Install the Hopper onto the Hopper Frame tubes. (The Printed
Logo should be same side as Hopper Tube Ends)
ASSEMBLE THE TOWING FRAME, TOWING BRACKETS
AND CONTROL TUBE – FIGURE 3
E. Attach the Towing Frame tube to the Lower Frame
F. Attach the Towing Brackets to the end of the Towing Frame
G. Attach the Control Frame to the Towing Frame using the
Frame Connector
ASSEMBLE THE LINKAGE PLATE ASSEMBLY AND LOWER
LINKAGE – FIGURE 4
H. Carefully insert the short leg end of the Lower Linkage into
the Restrictor Plate underneath the Hopper as shown. (The
Lower Linkage has two bent ends & the Upper Linkage has one
threaded end)
I. Insert the other end of the Lower Linkage into the front hole
on the Linkage Plate Assembly
J. Attach the Linkage Plate Assembly and Handle to the Frame
using two M6x40 bolts as shown.
K. Frame tube to the Lower Frame with the Hopper Frame tubes.
L. Carefully insert the Lower Linkage into the Restrictor Plate
underneath the Hopper as shown. (The Lower Linkage has two
bent ends & the Upper Linkage has one threaded end)
NOTE: The Lower Linkage must be attached to the restrictor
and the Linkage Plate Assembly before the Assembly is
attached to the frame. If the Linkage Plate Assembly is attached
to the Frame without the Lower Linkage, the Lower Linkage will
be very difficult to assemble and may cause the restrictor plate
to be broken during assembly.
Assembly Instructions
faster than 3mph
ATTACH CONTROL HANDLE ASSEMBLY, UPPER LINKAGE,
& REAR DEFLECTOR – FIGURE 5 & 6
M. Mount the Control Handle Assembly to the Control Frame
using two M6x40 bolts as shown.
N. Insert the Upper Linkage into the Control Handle as shown
O. Thread one Jam Nut so that the Restrictor Plate underneath
the Hopper is fully closed when the Control Handle is at "30".
P. Assemble the second jam nut in this position to lock the
linkage in place.
Q. Verify that the Restrictor Plate may be fully opened by
pushing the Control Handle forward.
R. Attach the rear deflector.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

T. Check And Tighten All Fasteners – Make sure the Gearbox
turns freely when pushing and pulling the unit.
U. Place the Screen in the hopper.
V. Install the Rain Cover on the hopper.

OPERATION

1. Before filling Hopper, ensure that the Restrictor Plate is fully
closed and the screen is in place.
2. Move and tighten the stop bolt to the desired setting.
3. Begin moving forward with the spreader.
4. Pull the Control Handle back to the stop bolt to open
Restrictor Plate and allow material to flow.
5. Before stopping, push the Control Handle fully forward to
stop flow.

MAINTENANCE

1. The Hopper and Spinner should be completely emptied and
cleaned before storage.
2. The Spreader should be washed and dried before storage.
3. Check that the Restrictor Plate and Linkage move freely.
Clear out any debris between the Restrictor Plate & the Hopper.
4. Check that there is no debris in the Gears & that they move freely.
5. Check torque of all fasteners on a monthly basis.

OPERATION NOTES:

1. The spreader is designed to be operated between 2-3 mph.
DO NOT TOW faster than 3mph.
2. Grease may be applied to the Gearbox as desired.
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