TM
Instruction Manual
Direct Drive & 5:1 Gear Reduction
Under Tailgate Spreaders
NOTE: This manual applies to spreaders starting
with Serial No. 8000
Table of Contents
Warranty Information ............................................... 1
Spreader Installation Instructions ........................ 1,2
Spreader Installation Drawing ................................. 2
Spinner Assembly Instructions ..............................3,4
Spinner Assembly Drawing ...................................3,4
Hydraulics Installation ............................................. 5
Operating Instructions ...........................................5,6
Recommended Maintenance .................................... 6
Parts list: Spreader Assembly .................................. 7
Spreader Parts Drawing ........................................... 7
Parts List: Hardware Box ......................................... 8
Spinner Components Drawing ................................. 8
Auger Replacement Kit ............................................. 8
UNDER TAILGATE SPREADER WARRANTY
This warranty replaces all previous warranties and no employee
of this company is authorized to extend any 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
(1) one year from the date of original installation. Parts must be
properly installed and used under normal conditions. Normal wear
is excluded.
Any par t which has been altered, including modification, misuse,
accident, or lack of maintenance will not be considered under this
warranty. Hydraulic units are not to be disassembled without
the express written permission from Buyers Products Company.
The sole responsibility of Buyers Products Company under this
warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any par t(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 it was 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.
9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165
Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • saltdogg.com
Installation Instructions
NOTE: The left and right end plates may, on
occasion, get bent through improper handling
during shipment or storage. If this should happen, square and true the left and right end plates
before installation.
1. Aligning the spreader:
A. Position the spreader with the truck such that
the auger drive is located on the right side of the
truck (passenger side).
B. Lift the spreader up and under the dump body
tailgate, positioning the spreader forward as close
as possible to the dump body. The tailgate of the
dump body should lay down horizontally over the
spreader.
C. Support the spreader solidly and securely when
positioning for mounting.
2. Attach mounting brackets (See hardware
installation drawing on page 2.)
A. Attach a quick detach plate, (Item 1) to both
sides of the spreader frame using hinge pins (Item
2) and a hairpin cotter pins (Item 5).
B. Position the (2) quick detach plates over the
dump body rub rails and flush with rear edge of
dump body.
C. Weld the (2) quick detach plates to the dump
body rub rails. Weld the plates continuously around
(3) sides of each plate. Do not weld along the edge
of the plates next to the attachment pin.
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Mounting Hardware Installation Drawing
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3
2
SPREADER
FRAME
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D. Align the pin brace (Item 4) on the dump body
using the iron brace (Item 3) for exact positioning.
For proper fit, hanger iron brace may require some
minor bending.
E. Weld the (2) pin braces (Item 4) to the dump
body sides, all around.
F. Attach the iron braces (Item 3) to the pin braces
on the sides of the dump body and the sides of the
spreader using (2) hairpin cotter pins (Item 5).
DUMP BODY
Bill of Materials
item qt y. descr ipti on carbon stainle ss
1 2 Quick Detach Plate 924F0102 3009526
2 2 Hinge Pin 924F0103 3011139
3 2 Hanger Iron Brace 924F0101 3011137
4 2 Pin Brace 9240021B 3000210
5 6 Hair Pin Cotter 5/32" HP12 HP12
G. If there is a gap between the spreader and the
dump body, weld or bolt a steel strip to the forward
edge of the spreader to cover the gap.
H. If you have purchased the tailgate side shields
(purchased separately as P/N 924F0106PR or
924F0106SSPR, Stainless), bolt or weld them to the
inside of the tailgate to prevent material spillage at
the ends of the spreader.
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3. Spinner assembly installation: (See installation
drawings on pages 3 and 4.)
A. Attach the spinner shield (Item 2) to the spinner
frame (Item 1) using (3) 5/16-18 x 3/4 cap screws
and (3) 5/16-18 hex flange nuts.
B. Attach the spinner disk sub assembly (Item 3)
to the hydraulic motor on the spinner frame and
tighten the set screw in the disk collar.
Note: Be sure to lubricate the hydraulic motor shaft
generously with Never Seez lubricant before assembling.
C. Attach the spinner frame assembly (Item 1) to
the lower tray of the spreader with the hinge rod
(Item 5) and attach (2) hairpin cotter pins.
D. Weld bar (Item 7) on the outside of the truck’s
(driver’s side) main frame rail. Locate the center of
the hole in the bar (Item 7) 11-1/2" vertically below
the dump body hinge pin center.
E. Bolt the spinner lug (Item 6) and hose clamp to
the spinner frame using (1) 5/16-18 x 3/4 hex head
cap screw and (1) 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 hex head cap
screw with (2) 5/16 -18 hex nuts.
F. Attach one parallel linkage rod (Item 4) to the
spinner lug (Item 6) using (1) 1/2" flat washer and
(1) hairpin cotter pin. Attach the other parallel
linkage rod (Item 4) to the frame bar (Item 7) using
another 1/2" flat washer and another (1) hairpin
cotter pin.
G. Keeping the spinner assembly level, remove
the set screw from the clamp collar and secure the
spinner frame in place using the spinner assembly
lock.
H. Weld the (2) parallel linkage rods (Item 4) solidly
together.
Parallel Linkage, Spinner Frame & Bar
Installation Drawings
Spreader
Hinge Rod
Spinner
Frame
Spinner
Lug
Dump Body
Hinge
Truck Frame
Bar
Hanger Iron
Brace
Spreader
Spinner
Frame
Bar
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