TM
Instruction Manual
Direct Drive & 5:1 Gear Reduction
Under Tailgate Spreaders
NOTE: This manual applies to spreaders with a
top screen.
Table of Contents
Warranty Information ............................................... 1
Spreader Installation Instructions ........................ 1,2
Spreader Installation Drawing ................................. 2
Spinner Assembly Instructions ................................ 3
Spinner Assembly Drawing ...................................3,4
Hydraulics Installation ............................................. 4
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 Kits ........................................... 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 par ts 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 part 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 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 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 transpor tation 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
1
NOTE: Lockout hardware
is not shown
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. DESCRIPTION CARBON STAINLESS
1 2 Quick Detach Plate
2 2 Hinge Pin
3 2 Hanger Iron Brace
4 2 Pin Brace
5 6 Hair Pin Cotter 5/32"
924F0102 3009526
924F0103 3011139
924 F0101 3011137
9240021B 3000210
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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 (2) 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 cap screws,
5/16 flat washers and (2) 5/16-18 hex flange nuts.
B. Attach the spinner disk sub assembly 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 to the lower
tray of the spreader with the hinge rod and attach
(2) hairpin cotter pins.
D. The leveling mechanism may now be mounted.
Park truck on flat, level surface. With spinner
assembly in level position, carefully measure “L”
and “D” distances. Use any of 3 available holes in
height adjustment bracket. Locate bar or spinner
lug such that ½” hole will position with D1=D and
L1=L. Modify angle if necessary.
Parallel Linkage, Spinner Frame & Bar
Installation Drawings
Spreader
Hinge Rod
Truck Frame
Spinner
Frame
Spinner Lug or Bar
E. Secure bar or spinner lug to the truck frame.
F. Attach parallel linkage rods to heights
adjustment bracket and angle. Secure them using
½” washers and hair pins.
G. Clamp parallel linkage rods together. To verify
leveling action, slowly raise the dump. Be sure that
spinner motor assembly and linkages do not have
any interference with truck body and it does not
have contact with the road. After checking weld
parallel linkage bars together.
H. 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.
Dump Body
Hinge
L1
Bar
L
Parallel
Hole
3