SaltDogg SCH096 Series Self-Contained Hopper Spreader User Manual
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B.
Move the Clutch Switch into the “ON” position.
C. Increase the engine RPM by moving the Throttle
Switch.
D. It is recommended that the clutch only be engaged at
the lowest possible speed without stopping the engine.
This practice will prevent premature spinner chain failure
and chain tension loss.
E.
Do not constantly use “Blast” clutch regime. This prac-
tice will prevent premature clutch and flex coupler failure
and breakage.
5.
Spinner/Chute Assembly Operation
A.
The spread pattern and the amount of material dis-
pensed depends on the following:
Engine RPM.
Feed Gate position.
Baffle Settings.
B.
Keep the following rules in mind:
•
Decreasing engine RPM will decrease the amount of
material coming to the spinner.
•
Increasing engine RPM will increase the amount of
material coming to the spinner.
•
Size of the Feed Gate opening will increase or decrease
the amount of material coming to the spinner.
Internal Baffle Adjustment
External Baffle Adjustment
6. Precautions
Caution! Always follow the following precautions so as
not to cause damage to the spreader
A. If the feed chain does not move because of dense mate-
rial or jambs, remove all materials from the hopper and free
the chain.
B.
If the material in the hopper freezes, move the spreader
into a warm area to thaw.
C. To prevent the feed chain from freezing, do not store
material in the spreader.
D. The gearbox is designed to only accept torque from the
input shaft. Therefore, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE
FEED CHAIN BY USING A PIPE OR SIMILAR TOOL TO
MOVE OR DISLODGE THE CHAIN. If the feed chain is
moved, the gears within the gearbox will strip. This action
will void all warranties.
E.
Check and maintain the correct oil level for both the
engine crankcase and the gearbox. 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 fac-
tory.
Warning! The engine crankcase and gearbox must be
filled and maintained with oil. The engine crankcase oil
must be of the correct viscosity for the intended spreader
operating conditions. Refer to the Tecumseh Engine
owner manual to determine the correct viscosity.
Operating the engine or gearbox without oil (or without a
sufficient amount of oil) can cause permanent damage to
the engine or crankcase.
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BOTH INTERNAL
BAFFLES OUT
LEFT BAFFLE IN,
RIGHT OUT
RIGHT BAFFLE IN,
LEFT OUT
ALL BAFFLES
ADJUSTED DOWN
FOR A CONFINED
SPREAD PATTERN
RIGHT BAFFLE
DEFLECTS MATERIAL
DOWN, HEAVY
ON RIGHT SIDE
LEFT BAFFLE
DEFLECTS MATERIAL
DOWN, HEAVY
ON LEFT SIDE