SaltDogg TGS06 User Manual

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Installation Instructions

TGS06 Salt Spreader

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.

9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060

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1. Read this entire Installation Instruction before
operating this spreader.

2. Read all safety decals on the spreader before
operating.

3. Verify that all personnel are clear of the spread­er spray area before starting or operating this
spreader.

4. Do not adjust, clean, lubricate or unclog material
jams without first turning off the spreader.

5. Make sure the spreader is securely fastened to
the vehicle in accordance with this manual.

6. Do not operate a spreader that is in need of
maintenance or repairs.

7. Always disconnect the battery before removing
or replacing electrical components.

Spreader Assembly

Check contents of box against parts list to make
sure all components are included. When ordering
replacement or spare parts refer to parts list
(figures 8 and 9) for part numbers.

SPREADER WARRANTY

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. 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.

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1. Assemble and install Hitch Adjuster to
spreader assembly. Refer to Fig. 1.

• Insert and align hitch adjuster 28 between
mounting brackets as shown.

• Assemble hardware (2) 1/2"-13 x 3.5" bolts 39,
(4) 1/2" washers 40, and (2) 1/2"-12 jam nuts 41.

• Hand tighten hardware at this time.

39

40

28

40

Fig. 1

41

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2. Assemble and install Hitch Receiver to Vehicle

Option A (hitch assembly) suggested

Refer to Fig. 2A

• Insert hitch receiver 27 into hitch of vehicle as shown with
slots in vertical tube portion pointing towards the ground.

37

38

27

Select one of the three mounting holes, insuring opening in
vertical tube is not obstructed by bumper.

• Insert hitch pin 37 and secure with cotter pin 38.

• This mounting hole location may change later in the
assembly.

Fig. 2A

Option B (bumper assembly) Refer to Fig. 2B

• Align hitch receiver 27 with precut hole (ball mount hole)
on factory bumper with slots in vertical tube portion point­ing towards the ground. Slide vehicle tube as close to bum­per as possible.

Note: On some vehicles the bumper may have a plastic liner

42

43

27

43

44

covering the bumper and ball mount hole. In this situation,
the plastic liner may need to be cut to gain access to ball
mount hole.

• Insert hardware, (1) 5/8"-11 x 5" bolt 42, (2) 5/8" washers 43,
and (1) 5/8"-11 nut 44.

• Hand tighten hardware at this time.

Fig. 2B

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