SaltDogg 1400550SS User Manual
Installation Manual
Stainless Steel
Self-Contained Hopper Spreaders
Table of Contents
Warranty Information .................................................. 1
General Information ................................................. 1-2
Safety Precautions ..................................................... 2
General Installation .................................................. 2-3
Installation Instructions - Gas Models ..................... 3-4
- Hydraulic Models ............... 6
Chute Installation ........................................................ 5
Spreader Operation - Gas Models ..........................4-5
- Hydraulic Models ................. 6-7
Chute Operation ......................................................5-6
Spreader Maintenance ............................................ 7-9
Optional Equipment .................................................... 9
Repair Parts & Drawings ......................................10 -16
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 parts 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. Parts 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 part(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.
9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165
Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • saltdogg.com
Spreader Models and Specifications
MODEL # POWER
1400455SS
1400460SS
1400465SS
1400475SS
1400475SSH
1400500SS
1400500SSH
1400550SS
1400550SSH
Gas 96" 115.9" 58" 1,395 lb s. 2.5 yds.
Gas 108" 12 7. 9 " 58" 1,46 0 lbs. 2.75 yds.
Gas 120 " 138 .9" 58" 1,526 lbs. 3.0 yds.
Gas 96" 116" 70" 1, 470 lbs . 3.0 yds.
Hydraulic 96" 116" 70" 1,4 0 5 l bs . 3.0 yds.
Gas 108" 128" 70" 1,500 lbs. 4.0 yds.
Hydraulic 108" 128" 70" 1,435 lbs. 4.0 yds.
Gas 120 " 140" 70" 1,560 lbs. 4.5 yds.
Hydraulic 120 " 140" 70" 1,500 lbs. 4.5 yds.
HOPPER
LENGTH
OVERALL
LENGTH
OVERALL
WIDTH
EMPTY
WEIGHT CAPAC ITY
General Information
1. Recommended Vehicle Requirements:
This spreader is to be used on trucks with dump
bodies or flat bed trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight
Rated chassis of 15,000 lbs. or greater.
CAUTION
Do not overload vehicle beyond the vehicle’s Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR). Check the vehicle’s load rating certification sticker for maximum vehicle capacity.
2. Average Material Weights:
MATERI AL WEIGH T (PO UNDS PER CUBI C YARD)
#1 Rock Salt 950
#2 Rock Salt 1,215
Coarse Sand - Dry 2,565
Coarse Sand - Wet 3,240
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Note: To calculate the total spreader weight
(including ice control material); add the empty
spreader weight plus the ice control material and
spreader accessories.
3. 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-L BS 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
4. Engine Oil (gas models) and Gearbox Oil
(all models):
The engine crankcase of gasoline powered spreaders is filled with 1 quart of SAE 5W-30 motor oil at the
factory. The gearbox of any spreader is filled 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.
General 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.
• Verify that all personnel are clear of the spreader
spray area before starting or operating this
sprea der.
• Keep all loose clothing, hair, jewelry and limbs
clear of the spreader before starting or operating this
sprea der.
• Do not over-load your vehicle beyond payload limits.
• Do not perform any service operation on the
spreader while it is running.
• Do not climb on or into the spreader during
operation.
• Do not ride on the spreader while the vehicle is in
motion.
• Make sure the spreader is securely fastened to the
vehicle.
• Do not operate a spreader that is in need of maintenance or repair.
Safety Precautions – Gas Powered Models
• On gas powered models, make sure the engine
cover is securely fastened to the spreader before operating the spreader.
• On gas powered spreader versions, never lay tools
or equipment on top of the 12V DC battery as this
could accidentally ground the positive (+) battery terminal. Grounding the battery could result in electrical
shock, burns or damage to the vehicle or equipment.
• Always disconnect the battery before removing or
replacing any electrical component.
• A charging battery gives off gases that can explode
if touched by a spark or flame. Cover the top of the
battery with electrically non-conductive material to
keep sparks away from battery gases.
• 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.
• Read this entire Owner’s Manual before operating this spreader; this includes the engine Operator’s
Manuals for gas powered versions as well.
• Read all safety decals on the spreader before operating the spreader.
• Check to make sure all safety guards are securely
mounted into place before operating your spreader.
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General Installation Instructions –
All Models
1. Mounting the Spreader onto the Vehicle:
• Remove the tailgate from the vehicle if applicable.
• Lift the spreader using the (4) lifting loops in the
corners of the hopper.
Control Box & Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation
- Gas Powered Models.
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.
1. Vehicle Wiring Installation
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.
• Keeping the spreader elevated off the vehicle with
lumber helps with removal of material that accumulates under the spreader during operation. Place
lumber under the side gussets and central rails of the
sprea der.
• Center the spreader in the vehicle with the end of
the spreader about 14" beyond the back end of the
vehicle.
• Bolt the spreader through the lumber and into the
vehicle frame using the holes located in each of the
side gussets. Use 1/2" SAE grade 5 hardware.
• The spreader may be further secured to the vehicle
by using appropriate tie-down straps from the spreader to the vehicle’s factory installed anchor points.
• 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.
Cab Control Box
AT TACH TO
VEHICLE GROUND
AT TACH TO 12V DC POWER
SOURCE CONTROLLED
BY VEHICLE IGNITION
TO SPREADER HARNESS
• Determine 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.
• 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.
• Connect the green wire from the vehicle wiring
harness to a known good vehicle ground.
• Connect the stripped end of the red wire to an
accessory wire terminal that is controlled by the
vehicle’s ignition switch.
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2. Spreader Wiring Installation
• Attach the terminal end of the black (negative) battery cable to the negative terminal (marked "-") on the
battery.
• Connect the terminal end of the red (positive) battery cable to the positive terminal (marked "+") on the
battery.
• Verify that the Ignition Switch in Control Box is in the
"OFF" position prior to completing next step.
• Connect the spreader and vehicle wiring harnesses
to each other.
Spreader Operation - Gas Powered Models
Note: Before starting the gas spreader engine
follow all safety precautions.
Cab Control Box Functions:
HOLD TO CRANK ENGINE
ENGAGE CLUTCH
(SPREAD)
CIRCUIT BREAKER
ENGAGE CLUTCH (BLAST )
DISENGAGE CLUTCH (CENTER)
1. Clutch Switch: The clutch switch is a three position switch with the following functions:
• "OFF" position: While in this position, with the engine running, the spreader feed chain and the spinner
disk will not rotate and therefore the spreader will not
spread ice control material.
• "ON" position: While in this position, the spreader
feed chain and the spinner disk will rotate and material will be dispensed when the engine is running.
• "BLAST" position: While in this position with the
engine running, the spreader feed chain and the spinner disk will spin. The switch must be held
"BLAST" position to activate this function.
RUN
THROTTLE UP
CHOKE
THROTTLE DOWN
ENGINE OFF
down in the
2. Ignition Switch: The ignition switch is a three
position switch with the following functions:
• "OFF" position: While in this position, 12V DC power
is shut off to the spreader. To turn off the spreader,
turn the switch to this position.
• "ON" position: While in this position, 12V DC power
is turned on to the spreader.
• "START" position: While holding in this position, the
spreader’s engine starter is activated.
3. Throttle Switch: The throttle switch is a two
position switch with the following functions:
• "CHOKE/FAST" position: While in this position, the
engine speed will gradually increase until the engine
linkage reaches its choke position.
• "IDLE" position: While in this position, the engine
speed will gradually decrease.
4. Starting the Gas Engine
• Verify that the clutch switch and ignition switch on
the cab control box are in the "OFF" position.
• Turn the vehicle’s ignition to the "ON" position.
• Turn the spreader’s ignition switch to the "ON" position.
• Press the throttle switch on the cab control box to
the "Idle" position and hold for approximately two
seconds.
• Hold the ignition switch in the "START" position.
• While the engine is cranking, press and hold the
throttle switch to the "CHOKE/FAST" position.
• Release the ignition and throttle switches when the
engine starts.
• After the engine starts, press and hold the throttle
switch to the "IDLE" position to release the choke
(hold switch for 1/2-1 seconds).
5. Stopping the Engine
• Reduce engine RPM by holding throttle switch to the
"IDLE" position for 2-3 sec.
• To stop the engine, press the ignition switch to the
"OFF" position.
Clutch Operation - Gas Powered Models
• Start the engine & adjust the speed to slightly above
idle.
• Push the clutch switch into the "ON" position.
• Increase the engine RPM by pressing the throttle
switch to the "CHOKE/FAST" position.
• It is recommended that the clutch only be engaged
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at the lowest possible speed without stopping the
engine. This practice will prevent premature spinner
chain failure and chain tension loss.
• Do not repeatedly use the "Blast" function. Using
this function often, will prematurely wear the clutch
and flex coupler and promote component failure.
Spinner Chute Installation Instructions -
Gas Powered Models
1. Mounting the Gas Spinner Chute Assembly
• Remove the chain guard by first removing the four
(4) 1/4-20 X 3/4" hex head bolts, lock washers, and
nuts.
• Attach the Spinner Chute Assembly to the gas powered spreader using the four (4) 1/2-13 x 1.25 hex head
screws, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts. The
flat washers are to be placed over the slots in the sill
extensions. Push the chute assembly forward towards
the cab of the vehicle and loosely attach the hardware. Do not tighten the fasteners at this time.
• Install the roller chain between the spinner chute
sprocket and the gearbox sprocket. Make sure both
sprockets are horizontally in line with one another. If
the sprockets are out of alignment, adjust the height
of the gearbox sprocket to correct the alignment.
Install the roller chain master link.
• To adjust the roller chain tension, pull the spinner
chute assembly away from the rear of the vehicle
to take up slack in chain then tighten chute fasteners. The correct chain tension should allow a 5/16"
deflection 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.
• Replace the chain guard using the four (4) 1/4-20 X
3/4" hex head bolts, lock washers, and nuts.
• Tighten all hardware to the recommended torque
specifications as shown in this manual.
Spinner Chute Installation Instructions -
Hydraulic Models
1.
Mounting the Hydraulic Spinner Chute Assembly
• Install the hydraulic spinner chute assembly by simply engaging the (4) spring loaded plungers into the
corresponding holes in the spreader frame.
Spinner Chute Assembly Operation – All Models
• The spread pattern and the amount of material dispensed will depend on the following factors:
• Engine RPM.
Gasoline Chute
CAUTION
Do not over-tension either roller chain. Overtensioning can cause damage to bearings, roller
chain, sprockets, or the engine.
Hydraulic Chute
• Feed gate door position.
• Baffle settings.
• Keep the following rules in mind:
• Increasing the engine RPM will increase
the speed of the conveyor and therefore
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