SaltDogg 1471456SSH Municipal-Sized Hydraulic Hopper Spreader - Manual (Page 4)

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Spreader Operation
Initial Priming and Inspecting of the System
CAUTION
• Be sure everyone is standing clear of spreader.
• Be alert for anything that may require shutting
down the system.
• Before working in or around spreader equipment,
be sure all hydraulic controls are moved to OFF
position.
1. Use high grade non-foaming hydraulic oil to fill
reservoir about 3/4 full.
2. Position valve on/off lever to OFF.
3. Move auger (conveyor chain) and spinner knobs
on the valve to the open position.
4. Engage PTO and circulate hydraulic oil for
several minutes to warm up.
5. Move valve on/off lever to ON.
6. Inspect hydraulic system for leaks.
7. Check auger and spinner to see if they are
working properly and rotating the correct direction.
To reverse rotation, switch the hydraulic lines at
the motor.
8. Refill reservoir to 3/4 full.
9. Hydraulic system should now be ready for use.
Spreader Start-Up
1. Check baffle positions for desired material
flow and spread pattern. See Spreader Operation
section.
2. Check to make sure that no loose parts or other
material are in hopper , on in chute or spinner disk.
3. Shut off spinner and auger knobs and position
the on/off lever to ON. Engage the PTO and allow
the hydraulic system to warm up.
4. After the system is warm turn the spinner and
auger (conveyor chain) knobs to the desired settings.
5. Changing the conveyor chain and spinner
speeds as well as adjusting the baffle positions
will produce various spread patterns.
Miscellaneous
• Valve setting changes may be made with truck in
motion.
• By moving on/off lever to the off position, spinner
and auger may be stopped at the same time
without changing their valve settings.
CAUTION
Always follow the following precautions so as not
to cause damage to the spreader.
• If the auger does not move because
of dense material or a material jam, remove all
material from the hopper and free the chain.
• If the material in the hopper freezes, move the
spreader into a warm area to thaw.
• To prevent the auger from freezing, do not store
material in the spreader.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE AUGER BY
USING A PIPE OR SIMILAR TOOL TO MOVE OR
DISLODGE THE AUGER. This action will void all
warranties.
Spreader Maintenance
• Grease the front bearing regularly.
IMPORTANT!
CHANGE THE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER AFTER
THE FIRST WEEK (OR NOT MORE THAN 50
HOURS) OF OPERATION ON A UNIT
• Tighten all screw fasteners to recommended
torques after the first week of operation and annu-
ally thereafter. If loose fasteners are found at any
time, tighten to the recommended torques. Replace
any lost or damaged fasteners or other parts imme-
diately upon finding such damage or loss. Check
body mounting bolts every week.
CAUTION
• Empty the spreader of all ice control material
when not in use to prevent a frozen feed chain &
damage due to corrosion.
• Wash out the spreader when it is not in use. At
the end of the season wash out the spreader to
remove all ice control materials. Thoroughly dry
all metal surfaces. Re-paint and oil all previously
painted surfaces and chains to protect from rust.
Properly store the spreader for the next season.