Install Dry Spreader

  1. CAUTION: Crane or hoist must have a rated lifting capacity of at least 2268 kg (5000 lb.). Verify any additional lifting or connecting devices, such as anchor shackles or clevises, are properly rated for the job.

    Faulty strap lift points or lift straps can allow dry spreader to fall causing severe injury or death to you or others. Inspect strap lifting points and lift straps for wear before attaching and lifting.

    Approximate weight of dry spreader is 1651 kg (3640 lb.) for DN456 and 454 kg (1000 lb.) for second product bin insert.

    Position chassis with adequate room around the unit. Make sure endgate or second product bin insert is properly installed.

  2. IMPORTANT: Lifting tools available as part of conversion bundle. See your John Deere dealer to order lifting tools.

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    A - Dimension

    Attach John Deere lifting device to each corner lift hook inside spreader.


  3. Adjust lifting device per dimension given in table.

    Dry Spreader Body

    Dimension A

    With Second Product Bin

    99.1 cm (39 in.)

    Without Second Product Bin

    109.2 cm (43 in.)

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    A - Rubber Mount

    B - Washer

    Install rubber mount (A) and washer (B) at front of chassis on both sides of machine.


  5. Position spreader with mounts located directly over chassis.

  6. CAUTION: DO NOT WELD VEHICLE FRAME! Such welding can lead to fatigue cracking and must be avoided.

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    Rear Mounts (1st)

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    Center Mounts (2nd)

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    Front Mounts (3rd)

    A - Shims

    B - Hardware, Rear Mount

    C - Hardware, Center Mount

    D - Hardware, Front Mount

    Attach unit to chassis by loosely installing mounting hardware, starting at the rear and moving forward. Add shims to rear mount between box and chassis.


  7. Tighten mounting hardware as specified.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Rear Mounts (1st)Torque425 N·m (315 lb.-ft.)
    Center Mounts (2nd)Torque425 N·m (315 lb.-ft.)
    Front Mounts (3rd)Torque425 N·m (315 lb.-ft.)

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    A - CAN Harness Connector

    B - 9 Pin Connector

    C - 23 Pin Connector

    D - Tie Band

    E - CAN Harness

    Locate harness connection points (A, B, and C).


  9. Remove CAN terminator from CAN harness connector.

  10. Remove tie band (D).

  11. Disconnect CAN harness (E).

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    A - 9 Pin Connector

    B - 23 Pin Connector

    C - CAN Harness Connection

    D - Machine Harness Connection

    E - CAN Terminator

    F - Spreader CAN Harness Connection

    Connect 9 and 23 pin connectors (A and B) to machine.


  13. Connect CAN harness (C) to machine harness (D).

  14. Install previously removed CAN terminator (E) to spreader CAN harness (F).

  15. Retain CAN terminator as shown and any loose harness with tie bands to prevent damage.

    IMPORTANT: If a threaded connection is tightened too tightly, the fitting or housing into which the fitting is placed could be distorted and an unstoppable leak could occur.

    See HOSE INSTALLATION GUIDE in Specification section for proper hose assembly.

    NOTE: Use thread sealer on all fittings, except O-ring and JIC adapters, O-ring valves and motors, etc. When using thread sealer, do not put it on the first three threads of the fitting. Too much on the fitting or on the first three threads will force it into the oil stream where it could damage the system.

    See Metric Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart in the Specifications section of this manual for proper fitting torque values.

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    Behind Cab - Between Frame Rails

    A - Pressure Line

    B - Return Line

    C - Load Sense Line

    Identify hydraulic lines (A, B and C) on spreader.


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    A - Pressure Port—M

    B - Return Port—MT

    C - Load Sense Port—BLS

    D - Pressure Line

    E - Load Sense Line

    F - Return Line

    Remove and retain caps from ports (A—C).


  18. Install pressure line (D) to M port.

  19. Install load sense line (E) to BLS port.

  20. Install return line (F) to MT port.

  21. Tighten all connections to specification.

    NOTE: After starting unit, running spinners and conveyor(s), check hydraulic oil level in reservoir, fill as necessary.

  22. NOTE: Lights and brackets are factory installed in tilted position. End user must adjust both brackets so perpendicular to unit.

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    A - Hardware

    B - Correct Postion

    Remove hardware (A) and adjust bracket to correct position (B).


  23. Reinstall hardware.

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    A - Cap Screw, 4 Used

    B - Nut, 4 Used

    C - Boom Cradle

    Remove and retain cap screws (A), nuts (B) and boom cradle (C). Repeat for opposite side.


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    A - Cap Screw

    B - Mirror Arm

    C - Socket Head Screw and Washer, 2 used

    D - Mirror Arm Extension

    E - Mirror

    F - Screw, 2 used

    G - Knob

    Remove and retain cap screws (A).


  26. Install mirror arm (B) as shown. Retain with supplied socket head screws and washers (C).

  27. Install mirror arm extension (D) to mirror arm.

  28. Install mirror (E) to mirror arm extension.

  29. Adjust mirror for desired visibility.

  30. Tighten screws (F) and knob (G) to retain mirror in desired position.

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    A - Left-Hand Mirror Bracket

    B - Boom Support

    C - Cap Screw, 2 used

    D - Nut, 2 used

    E - Mirror

    F - Screws

    Install left-hand mirror bracket (A) to boom support (B) using previously removed cap screws (C) and nuts (D).


  32. Install left-hand mirror (E).

  33. Adjust mirror for desired visibility.

  34. Tighten screws (F) to retain mirror in desired position.

  35. Follow reverse order to remove dry spreader.

  36. Refer to Spreadstar Section to operate and calibrate Dry Spreader.

    NOTE: Before first time use download Dry Rate Controller Spreadstar software through Software Delivery System (See your John Deere dealer).

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