SaltDogg 1400550SS / -H Self-Contained Hopper Spreader - Manual (Page 7)

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8. Refill reservoir to 3/4 full.
9. Hydraulic system should now be ready for use.
Spreader Start-up
1. Check feed gate opening and baffle positions for
desired material flow and spread pattern. See chute
section.
2. Shut off spinner and auger (conveyor chain) knobs
and position the on/off lever to on. Engage the PTO
and allow the hydraulic system to
warm up.
3. After the system is warm turn the spinner and au-
ger (conveyor chain) knobs to the desired
settings.
4. Changing the conveyor chain and spinner speeds
as well as adjusting the baffle positions will produce
various spread patterns.
Miscellaneous
1. Valve setting changes may be made with truck in
motion.
2. By moving on/off lever to the off position, spinner
and conveyor chain may be stopped at the same time
without changing their valve settings.
Precautions – all models
• If the conveyor chain does not move because of
dense material or a material jam, remove all material
from the hopper and free the chain.
CAUTION
Before working in or around spreader, the valve con-
trol lever must be in the off position. Disengage PTO
and shut off engine
.
CAUTION
Position the valve on/off control lever in the off posi-
tion when the spreader is not in use or is removed.
In the event the valve on/off control lever is left in the
on position, a heat problem may occur as the pump
continues to pump oil to the hydraulic valve. This
could cause a hose to burst spraying hot oil.
• If the material in the hopper freezes, move the
CAUTION
Always follow the following precautions so as not to
cause damage to the spreader.
spreader into a warm area to thaw.
• To prevent the feed chain from freezing, do not store
material in the spreader.
• The gearbox is designed to only accept torque from
the input shaft. Therefore, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
FREE THE CONVEYOR BY USING A PIPE OR SIMI-
LAR TOOL TO MOVE OR DISLODGE THE CHAIN.
This action will void all warranties.
• Check and maintain the correct oil level for both the
engine crankcase (gas models) and the gearbox (all
models). 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.
Spreader Maintenance
• Use dielectric grease on all electrical connections
before an electrical connection is made or after a con-
nector is disconnected.
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 suffi-
cient amount of oil) can cause permanent damage to
the engine or crankcase.
• Grease the following components regularly:
• Idler shaft bearings (2)
• Drive shaft bearings (2)
• Spinner shaft bearings (2)
• Flanged bearing located between gearbox
and clutch (gas models only).
• Gearbox input shaft (if equipped with fitting)
• Check gearbox oil level periodically and maintain the
oil level by adding appropriate lubricant.
• (Gas engine models) Fill the engine crankcase with
recommended oil to the full line. Read the engine
owner’s manual for the recommended oil viscosity for