SaltDogg 1400550SS / -H Self-Contained Hopper Spreader - Manual (Page 5)

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at the lowest possible speed without stopping the
engine. This practice will prevent premature spinner
chain failure and chain tension loss.
• Do not repeatedly use the "Blast" function. Using
this function often, will prematurely wear the clutch
and flex coupler and promote component failure.
Spinner Chute Installation Instructions -
Gas Powered Models
1. Mounting the Gas Spinner Chute Assembly
• Remove the chain guard by first removing the four
(4) 1/4-20 X 3/4" hex head bolts, lock washers, and
nuts.
• Attach the Spinner Chute Assembly to the gas pow-
ered spreader using the four (4) 1/2-13 x 1.25 hex head
screws, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts. The
flat washers are to be placed over the slots in the sill
extensions. Push the chute assembly forward towards
the cab of the vehicle and loosely attach the hard-
ware. Do not tighten the fasteners at this time.
• Install the roller chain between the spinner chute
sprocket and the gearbox sprocket. Make sure both
sprockets are horizontally in line with one another. If
the sprockets are out of alignment, adjust the height
of the gearbox sprocket to correct the alignment.
Install the roller chain master link.
• To adjust the roller chain tension, pull the spinner
chute assembly away from the rear of the vehicle
to take up slack in chain then tighten chute fasten-
ers. The correct chain tension should allow a 5/16"
deflection 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.
• Replace the chain guard using the four (4) 1/4-20 X
3/4" hex head bolts, lock washers, and nuts.
• Tighten all hardware to the recommended torque
specifications as shown in this manual.
Spinner Chute Installation Instructions -
Hydraulic Models
1. Mounting the Hydraulic Spinner Chute Assembly
• Install the hydraulic spinner chute assembly by sim-
ply engaging the (4) spring loaded plungers into the
corresponding holes in the spreader frame.
Spinner Chute Assembly Operation – All Models
• The spread pattern and the amount of material dis-
pensed will depend on the following factors:
• Engine RPM.
Gasoline Chute
Hydraulic Chute
CAUTION
Do not over-tension either roller chain. Over-
tensioning can cause damage to bearings, roller
chain, sprockets, or the engine. • Feed gate door position.
• Baffle settings.
• Keep the following rules in mind:
• Increasing the engine RPM will increase
the speed of the conveyor and therefore