SaltDogg 1400450 User Manual
Quality since 1946
Installation Manual
Self-Contained Hopper Spreader
96" Polymer Hopper
Table of Contents
Warranty Information .................................................................1
General Information ...................................................................1
Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 2
Installation Instructions ............................................................3
Spreader Operation .....................................................................5
Spreader Maintenance ...............................................................6
Repair Parts & Drawings ....................................................8 - 12
9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165
Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • buyersproducts.com
SPREADER WARRANTY INFORMATION
This warranty replaces all previous warranties and no employee
of this company is authorized to extend additional warranties, or
agreements, or implications not explicitly covered herein.
Buyers Products Company warrants all par ts of the product to be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
(1) year, excluding the gasoline engine, from the date of installation. Par ts must be properly installed and used under normal conditions. Normal wear is excluded.
Any part which has been altered, including modifications, misuse,
accident, or lack of maintenance will not be considered under this
warranty.
The sole responsibility of Buyers Products Company under this
warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part(s) which
are returned, prepaid, 30 days after such defect is discovered,
and returned par t(s) are found to be defective by Buyers Products
Company.
Authorization from Buyers Products Company must be obtained
before returning any part. The following information must accompany defective parts returned to Buyers Products Company: RMA#,
spreader model, serial number, date installed, and distributor from
whom purchased.
Buyers Products Company shall not be liable for damage arising out
of failure of any unit to operate properly, or failure, or delay in work,
or for any consequential damages. No charges for transportation or
labor performed on any part will be allowed under this warranty.
The gasoline engine is solely warranted through engine’s manufacturer. All engine related warranty claims are to be processed
through the engine’s manufacturer. This information is explained
in the engine owner’s manual.
Spreader Models and Specifi cations
Kit #
140 0 40 0
140 0 45 0
* Empty weight includes Top Screen, Chute, & Defl ector
Hopper
Length
Chute
Overall
Overall
Length
8' Standard 115¾" 47" 355⁄8"977 lbs.* 1.9 2.2
8' Extended 115¾" 47" 355⁄8"993 lbs.* 1.9 2.2
Length
Width
Overall
Height
Empty
Weight
Cap.
Struck
Cap.
Rounded
General Information
1. Recommended Vehicle Requirements:
• 3/4 or 1 ton Pick-up Truck Above 8500# GVWR
CAUTION
Do not overload vehicle beyond the vehicle’s Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axel
Weight Ratings (GAWR). Check the vehicle’s load
rating certification sticker for maximum vehicle
capacity.
2. Average Material Weights:
MATERIA L WEIGH T (POUNDS P ER CUB IC YARD)
#1 Rock Salt 950
#2 Rock Salt 1,215
Coarse Sand - Dry 2,565
Coarse Sand - Wet 3,240
Note: To calculate the total spreader weight (including ice
control material); add the empty spreader weight plus the
ice control material and spreader accessories.
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3. Hopper Storage Capacity
19"
12"
HOPPER CAPACITIES
12" .50 CU-YD
19" 1.0 CU-YD
30" 1.9 CU-YD
4. Recommended Fastener Torques:
Maintain all fastener torques as shown in the following
table. Failure to do so may cause injury to persons.
SAE GRADE 2 SAE GRADE 5
FT-LBS FT-LBS
1/4-20 6 9
5/16-18 11 18
3/8-18 19 31
3/8-24 24 46
7/16-14 30 50
1/2-13 45 75
9/16-12 66 110
5/8-11 93 150
5. Engine and Gearbox Oil:
The engine crankcase is fi lled with 1 quart of SAE 5W-30
motor oil at the factory. The gearbox is fi lled with SAE 90
gear lubricant at the factory.
WARNING
Verify that the above oil viscosity meets your operating temperature requirements. If not, empty and
refill with the proper viscosity oil. Before starting
spreader, check that the engine crankcase and gearbox are filled to the proper level with lubricant.
30"
Safety Precautions
WARNING
Observe the following Safety Precautions before,
during and after operating this spreader. By following these precautions and common sense, possible
injury to persons and potential damage to this
machine may be avoided.
1. Read this entire Owner’s Manual before operating this
spreader. This includes the engine Operator’s Manuals.
2. Read all safety decals on the spreader before operating the
spreader.
3. Check to make sure all safety guards are securely mounted into place before operating this spreader.
4. Make sure the engine cover is securely fastened to the
spreader before operating the spreader.
5. Verify that all personnel are clear of the spreader spray
area before starting or operating this spreader.
6. Keep all loose clothing, hair, jewelry and limbs clear of the
spreader before starting or operating this spreader.
7. Do not over-load your vehicle beyond payload limits. If
there are any questions, contact the vehicle manufacturer.
8. Do not adjust, clean, oil or unclog material jams without
fi rst turning off the spreader, removing the engine spark
plug connector.
9. Do not climb on or in the spreader during operation. Do
not ride on the spreader while the vehicle is in motion.
10. Make sure the spreader is securely fastened to the vehicle in accordance with this manual.
11. Do not operate a spreader that is in need of maintenance
or repairs.
12. Never lay tools or equipment on top of the spreader’s 12V
DC battery. This could accidentally ground the positive (+)
battery terminal, resulting in electrical shock, burns or damage to the vehicle or equipment.
13. Avoid contact with battery acid. Battery acid can seriously burn eyes or skin. Battery acid can also burn holes in
clothing.
14. Always disconnect the battery before removing or replacing any electrical components.
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15. A charging battery gives off gases that can explode if
touched by a spark or fl ame. Cover the top of the battery
with electrically non-conductive material to keep sparks
away from battery gases.
16. If the spreader must be operated with the spreader battery disconnected, insulate the positive (red) battery cable
and red wire from the engine alternator with electrical tape.
Installation Instructions
1. Mounting the Spreader onto the Vehicle:
A. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
B. Lift the spreader using four tie-downs as shown below.
LIFT SPREADER USING
FOUR (4) TIE-DOWNS
PLACE LUMBER ONLY AS SHOWN !
D. Slide spreader into the vehicle until steps on spreader’s
most rear legs make contact with trucks bed. It is recommended that the Spinner/Chute Assembly be loosely attached to the hopper to avoid any interference between the
vehicle and the Spinner/Chute Assembly.
E. Secure the spreader to the vehicle by attaching the four
(4) tie-down located on hopper’s legs of the spreader to the
vehicle’s factory installed anchor points using suitable tiedown devices.
• Verify with the vehicle’s manufacturer that the factory
installed anchor points are designed for tie-down of
such load.
• Periodically check that the spreader mounting hardware
is securely tightened.
WARNING
The lifting device must be adequately rated to lift
a payload equal to or greater than the spreader
weight. See page 1 for spreader weights. Empty
spreader before lifting.
The tie downs placed to create balance point of the spreader.
Residual material, gasoline, oil, battery, top screen, or inverted vee assembly may affect this balance point.
C. Elevate the spreader off the vehicle. If necessary place
lumber under the hopper supports of the spreader, as shown
below. Make sure lumber is placed under all hopper legs.
This will help with removal of excess material that accumulates under the spreader.
35°-4 5°
STRAP POSITIONS
15° -30 °
2. Mounting the Spinner/Chute Assembly
A. Attach the Spinner/Chute Assembly to the spreader us-
ing the four (4) 3/8-16 X 3/4" hex head screws, fl at washers,
lock washers, and nuts. The fl at washers are to be placed
over the slots in the sills. Push the chute assembly forward
towards the cab of the vehicle. Loosely attach the hardware,
but do not tighten at this time.
B. Install the roller chain between the spinner/chute sprocket and the gearbox sprocket. Make sure both sprockets are
in-line with one another. If the sprockets are out of alignment, adjust the height of the gearbox sprocket to correct
alignment. Install the roller chain master link.
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C. To adjust the roller chain tension: First pull the spinner/
chute assembly away from the rear of the vehicle to take up
slack in chain then tighten chute screws. The correct chain
tension should allow a 5/16" defl ection midway between
both chain sprockets. If additional adjustment is needed,
loosen the spinner shaft bearing bolts and slide the shaft
away from the gearbox sprocket. Be sure to maintain the
vertical alignment of the spinner shaft and bearings before
tightening the hardware.
CAUTION
Do not over-tension the roller chain. This can cause
damage to the chain, bearings, and gearbox.
D. Install the chain guard using the three (3) 1/4-20 X 3/4"
hex head bolts, lock washers, and nuts.
E. Tighten all hardware to the recommended torque specifi cations as shown in this manual.
3. Control Box and Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation.
Note: The following instructions show how to install the
spreader so that the engine will draw power, to start the
engine, from a dedicated battery located on the spreader.
Cab Control Box
C. Connect the green wire from the vehicle wiring harness
to a known good vehicle ground.
D. Connect the stripped end of the red wire to an accessory
wire/terminal that is controlled by the vehicle’s ignition
switch.
4. Spreader Wiring Installation
A. Attach the terminal end of the black (negative) battery
cable to the negative terminal (marked “-”) on the battery.
B. Then connect the terminal end of the red (positive)
battery cable to the positive terminal (marked “+”) on the
battery.
C. Using cable straps and 1/4" x 3/4" sheet metal screws,
secure the spreader wiring harness to the spreader.
D. Verify that the Ignition Switch in Control Box is in the
“OFF” position prior to completing step E.
E. Connect the spreader and vehicle wiring harnesses.
5. Installing the Inverted Vee Assembly
(Optional Equipment)
The front and rear hopper brackets have two (2) holes in
each to support the inverted vee defl ector weldment. Secure
the defl ector with four (4) 3/8-16 X 1" hex head cap screws,
lock washers, and nuts.
ATTACH TO
VEHICHLE GROUND
ATTACH TO 12V DC POWER
SOURCE CONTROLLED
BY VEHICLE IGNITION
TO SPREADER HARNESS
A. Layout a wiring path for the vehicle wiring harness.
WARNING
Do not drill holes into fuel tanks, fuel lines, through
electrical wiring, etc that may be damaged by drilling.
B. Mount the control box in a convenient location in the truck cab.
WARNING
Do not install control box in the vehicle’s airbag
deployment area. Refer to the vehicle’s manual for
airbag deployment area.
Deflector
Weldm ent
Bracket
A. Adjust the height of the inverted vee for the material being spread:
• For salt and dry sand, adjust the Defl ector Weld ment as close to the bottom of the hopper as
possible.
• For salt/sand mix, adjust the Defl ector Weldment
to the middle of the mounting holes.
• For wet sand, adjust the Defl ector Weldment to
the highest position.
• Tighten all hardware according to the recom mended torque chart.
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