SaltDogg SCH096 User Manual
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Quality since 1946
Installation Instructions
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9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165
Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • buyersproducts.com
Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • buyersproducts.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information 1
Safety Precautions 2
Warranty Information 3
Installation Instructions 3
Spreader Operation 5
Spreader Maintenance 7
Repair Parts & Drawings 8
Note: This manual applies to spreaders equipped with
Tecumseh Formula XL/C 10.0 HP. engine, serial number
2810 and above.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Spreader Model Numbers:
SCH096C - 8’ spreader w/ standard length spinner/chute,
(carbon steel).
SCH096SS - 8’ spreader w/ standard length spinner/chute,
(stainless steel).
SCH096CX - 8’ spreader w/ extended length spinner/chute,
(carbon steel).
SCH096SSX - 8’ spreader w/ extended length spinner/chute,
(stainless steel).
Spreader Specifications:
Overall Length: 113 inches
Overall Width: 50-3/4 inches
Overall Height: 32-1/2 inches
Empty Weight (excludes accessories, fuel, and salt/sand):
Carbon Steel - 820 lbs.
Stainless Steel - 620 lbs.
Capacity Struck: 1.8 cubic yards
Capacity Rounded: 2.1 cubic yards
Vehicle Requirements:
CAUTION! Do not overload vehicle beyond the vehicle
GVWR or GAWR. Check the vehicle’s load rating certification sticker for maximum vehicle capacity.
Average Material Weights:
MATERIAL WEIGHT (POU NDS PER CUBIC 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.
Hopper Storage Capacity
1.8 CU YD
1.0 CU YD
0.5 CU YD
12”
27”
19”
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
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
ft-lbs ft-lbs
3/4 or 1 ton pick-up truck above 8500# GVWR.
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9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165
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Engine and Gearbox Oil:
The engine crankcase is filled with 1 quart of SAE 5W-30
motor oil at the factory. The gearbox is filled with SAE 90
gear lubricant at the factory.
Warning! Verify that the above oil viscosity meets your
operating requirements. If not, empty and refill with the
proper viscosity. Before starting spreader, check that the
engine crankcase and gearbox are filled to the proper
level with lubricant.
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 Owners Manual before operating this
spreader. This includes the Tecumseh Formula XL/C 10 hp.
engine Operator’s Manuals.
2. Read all safety decals on the spreader before operat-
ing.
. Do not operate a spreader that is in need of mainte-
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nance or repairs.
12. Never lay tools or equipment on top of the 12 VDC
spreader’s 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 electrical components.
15. 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.
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.
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 jambs without first 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.
17. Do not use side extensions on the T304 Stainless Steel
spreader to increase salt storage capability. Using side
extensions may damage hopper and cause injury to personnel.
SCH096 SPREADER WARRANTY
INFORMATION
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his 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 Tecumseh 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.
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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 10.0 HP gasoline engine is solely warranted through
Tecumseh Products Company. All warranty claims are to
be processed through Tecumseh Products Company. This
information is explained in the Tecumseh Engine owner’s
manual.
Please photocopy and complete this information and mail it
to the following address to validate this warranty:
Buyers Products Company
9049 Tyler Blvd.
Mentor, Ohio 44060.
Name:
in the rear-most (toward rear of the truck) hopper cross
member.
Warning! The lifting device must be adequately rated to
lift a payload equal to or greater than the spreader
weight. See page 2 for spreader weights.
The lifting loop is placed at the approximate 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 with lumber. Place
lumber under the side gussets of the spreader. This will
help with removal of excess material that accumulates
under the spreader.
D. Center the spreader on the vehicle with the ends of the
sill extensions 14” to the rear of the nearest vertical
obstruction (bumper, trailer hitch, etc). It is recommended
that the Spinner/Chute Assembly be loosely attached to the
hopper. This should be done to avoid any interference
between the vehicle and the Spinner/Chute Assembly.
E. Bolt the spreader to the vehicle frame using the holes
located in each of the four (4) side gussets. Use 1/2” SAE
Grade 5 hardware as required by vehicle application.
F. In addition secure the spreader to the vehicle using the
four (4) tie-down eyes located at each corner of the spreader
to the vehicle’s factory installed anchor points using proper
tie-down devices.
Company:
Address:
Spreader Model:
Serial No.:
Installation Date:
Purchase From:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mounting the Spreader onto the Vehicle:
A. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
B. Lift the carbon steel spreader by means of the lifting
loop that is welded to the hopper cross channel. Lift the
stainless steel spreader by means of the square knock-out
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The spreader must be securely fastened to the frame of
the vehicle.
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.
2. Mounting the Spinner/Chute Assembly
A. Attach the Spinner/Chute Assembly to the spreader
using the four (4) 3/8-16 X 5/8” hex head bolts, lock washers, and nuts. The head of the bolt is to be placed on the
inside of the chute assembly. Push the chute assembly
towards the cab of the vehicle. Loosely attach the hardware, but do not tighten at this time.
B. Install the roller chain between the sprocket mounted to
the Spinner/Chute Assembly and the Gearbox Sprocket.
Make sure both sprockets are in-line with one another.
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Tighten the Gearbox Sprocket set screw. Install the roller
chain master link.
C. To adjust the roller chain tension, 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. The correct chain tension should allow a
5/16” deflection midway between both chain sprockets.
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 specifications 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
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.
Predrilled holes are provided for securing the sheet metal
screws.
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)
Carbon Steel Unit:
Secure the Deflector Weldment (inverted vee) to the Support
Weldments (Support Weldments are welded into the hopper) with four (4) 3/8-16 X 1” hex head cap screw, lock
washers, and nuts.
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.
C. Connect the green wire from the Vehicle Wiring
Harness to a known vehicle ground.
Stainless Steel:
The front and rear hopper cross members have two (2)
predrilled holes in each to support the Stainless Steel
Deflector Weldment. Secure the deflector with four (4) 3/816 X 1” hex head cap screws, lock washers, and nuts.
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A. Adjust the height of the inverted vee for the material
being spread:
• For salt and dry sand, adjust the Deflector Weldment as
close to the bottom of the hopper as possible.
• For salt/sand mix, adjust the Deflector Weldment to the
middle of the mounting holes.
• For wet sand, adjust the Deflector Weldment to the
highest position.
• Tighten all hardware according to the Torque Chart.
SPREADER OPERATION
Note: Before starting the engine, follow all safety precautions.
1. A word about the Cab Control Box Functions:
“OFF” position: While in this position, 12 VDC power is
shut off to the spreader. To turn off the spreader, turn key
to this position.
“ON” position: While in this position, 12 VDC power is
turned on to the spreader.
“START” position: While in this position, the spreader’s
engine starter is activated.
C. The Throttle Switch is a two position switch with the
following functions:
“FAST” position: While in this position, the engine speed
will increase.
“IDLE” position: While in this position, the engine speed
will decrease.
. Starting the Engine
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A. Verify that the Clutch Switch and Ignition Switch on the
Cab Control Box are in the “OFF” position.
B. Turn the vehicle ignition to the “ON” position.
A. 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 Disc will not
spin. Therefore, the spreader will not spread ice control
material.
“ON” position: While in this position, the Spreader Feed
chain and the Spinner Disc will spin with the engine running.
“BLAST” position: While in this position, with the engine
running, the Spreader Feed Chain and the Spinner Disc will
spin. In this position switch can only be activated when
held into the “BLAST” position.
C. Turn the Spreader Ignition Switch to the “ON” position.
D. Move the Throttle Switch on the Cab Control Box to the
“Idle” Position and hold for approximately two seconds.
E. Turn the Ignition Switch to the “START” position.
F. While the engine is cranking, move the Throttle Switch
to the “CHOKE/FAST” position.
G. Release the Throttle Switch when the engine begins to
start.
H. Release the Ignition Switch when the engine starts.
I. After the engine starts, move the Throttle Switch to the
“IDLE” position to release the choke (hold switch for 1/2-1
seconds).
3. Stopping the Engine
A
. Reduce engine RPM by holding Throttle Switch to the
“IDLE” position for 2-3 sec. To stop the engine, turn the
Ignition key to the “OFF” position.
B. The Ignition Switch is a three position switch with the
following functions:
4. Clutch Operation
A. Start the engine and adjust the speed to slightly above
idle.
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