SaltDogg SCH-1400 User Manual
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Installation Manual
Self-Contained Hopper Spreaders
Carbon & Stainless Steel Models
Manual applies to:
• 72" Spreaders (serial numbers 1200 and above)
• 96" Spreaders (serial numbers 4884 and above)
• 120" Spreaders (serial numbers 1000 and above)
Table of Contents
Warranty Information .................................................................1
General Information ...................................................................1
Safety Precautions ......................................................................2
Installation Instructions ............................................................3
Spreader Operation .....................................................................4
Spreader Maintenance ............................................................... 6
Repair Parts & Drawings ........................................................... 8
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 parts of the product to be
free from defects in materia l 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 condi-
tions. 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 num ber, 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 Specifications
Model #
SCH072SS
SCH072SSX
SCH096C
SCH096CX
SCH096SS
SCH096SSX
SCH120SS
SCH120SSX
* 6' spreaders – Serial numbers 1404 and below – Overall Width = 50¾"
* 8' spreaders – Serial numbers 5934 and below – Overall Width = 50¾"
Hopper
Length Material Chute Length
6' Stainless Standard 91¾" 47" * 32½" 639# 1.5
6' Stainless Extended 91¾" 47" * 32½" 655# 1.5
8' Carbon Standard 115¾" 47" * 32 ½" 857# 2.0
8' Carbon Extended 115¾" 47" * 32½" 875# 2.0
8' Stainless Standard 115 ¾" 47" * 32½" 745 # 2.0
8' Stainless Extended 115¾ " 47" * 32½" 758# 2.0
10' Stainless Standard 139 ¾" 47" 32 ½" 789# 2.5
10' Stainless Extended 139¾" 47" 32 ½" 804# 2.5
Overall
Length
Overall
Width
Overall
Height
Empty
Weight Cap.
General Information
1. Recommended Vehicle Requirements:
• SCH072 & SCH096 models: 3/4 or 1 ton Pick-up
Truck Above 8500# GVWR
• SCH120 models: Flat Bed or Dump Trucks Above
15,000# 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.
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2. Average Material Weights:
MAtERI Al WEIGH t (POUN DS PER CUbI C 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.
3. Hopper Storage Capacity
"19
"12
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.
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.
HOPPER CAPACITIES
72" HOPPER 96" HOPPER 120" HOPPER
12" .33 CU-YD .50 CU-YD .60 CU-YD
19" .75 CU-YD 1.0 CU-YD 1.25 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-l bS ft-lb S
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 lled with 1 quart of SAE 5W-30
motor oil at the factory. The gearbox is lled with SAE 90
gear lubricant at the factory.
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
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 ve-
hicle 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
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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 replac-
ing any electrical components.
15. A charging battery gives off gases that can explode if
touched by a spark or 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 from the lifting loop or square knock-out
in hoppers rear cross member (toward rear of the truck).
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 lifting point 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
to avoid any interference between the vehicle and the Spinner/Chute Assembly.
F. In addition secure the spreader to the vehicle by attaching the four (4) tie-down eyes located at each corner of the
spreader to the vehicle’s factory installed anchor points using suitable tie-down devices.
• 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 3/4" hex head screws, at washers, lock
washers, and nuts. The at washers are to be placed over
the slots in the sill extensions. 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.
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" deection 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 speci-
cations as shown in this manual.
3. Control Box and Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation.
E. Bolt the spreader to the vehicle frame through the lengths
of lumber using the holes located in each of the four (4) side
gussets. Use 1/2" SAE Grade 5 hardware as required by
vehicle application.
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.
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Cab Control Box
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.
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.
5. Installing the Inverted Vee Assembly
(Optional Equipment)
The front and rear hopper cross members have two (2) holes
in each to support the inverted vee deector weldment.
Secure the deector with four (4) 3/8-16 X 1" hex head cap
screws, lock washers, and nuts.
A. Adjust the height of the inverted vee for the material being spread:
• For salt and dry sand, adjust the Deector Weld ment as close to the bottom of the hopper as
possible.
• For salt/sand mix, adjust the Deector Weldment
to the middle of the mounting holes.
• For wet sand, adjust the Deector Weldment to
the highest position.
• Tighten all hardware according to the recom-
mended torque chart.
Spreader Operation
Note: Before starting the engine, follow all safety precautions on pages 2 and 3.
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, se-
cure 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.
1. Cab Control Box Functions:
ENGAGE CLUTCH
(SPREAD)
CIRCUIT BREAKER
ENGAGE CLUTCH
(BLAST)
DISENGAGE CLUTCH
(CENTER)
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HOLD TO CRANK
ENGINE
RUN
ENGINE OFF
THROTTLE UP
CHOKE
THROTTLE DOWN
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