SaltDogg SCH/1400 Series Self-Contained Hopper Spreaders - Manual (Page 6)

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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.
Below are illustrations that show the baffles effect on the
spread pattern as viewed from the top of the spinner disk.
6. Precautions
A. If the feed chain does not move because of dense material
or a material jam, remove all material 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 ma-
terial 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.
Spreader Maintenance
1. Use dielectric grease on all electrical connections before
an electrical connection is made or after a connector is dis-
connected.
2. Grease the following:
• Idler shaft bearings (2)
• Drive shaft bearings (2)
• Spinner shaft bearings (2)
• Flanged bearing located between
gearbox and clutch.
• Gearbox input shaft (if equipped with fitting)
3. Check gearbox oil level periodically and maintain the oil
level by adding appropriate lubricant.
4. Fill the engine crankcase with recommended oil to the full
line. Read the engine owner’s manual for the recommended
oil viscosity for your operating conditions. Check the oil level
periodically and maintain the oil level. Clean and lubricate
engine’s choke throttle linkage.
5. Check the Feed Chain tension periodically.
A. To check the tension, measure in 21"-25" from the rear
edge of the sills. Push up on the chain with your hand. The
conveyor chain should lift up 2"-3" off the conveyor chain
guide or cross angles.
Both internal
baffles out
Left baffle in,
Right baffle out
Right baffle in,
Left baffle 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
Internal Baffle Adjustment
External Baffle Adjustment
CAUTION
Always follow the following precautions so as not
to cause damage to the spreader.
CAUTION
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 engine’s
owner manual to determine the correct viscosity.
Operating the engine or gearbox without oil (or
without a sufficient amount of oil) can cause per-
manent damage to the engine or crankcase.
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 factory.
Feed
Chain
Rear of Sill
Extension
2" - 3"
21" - 25"