SaltDogg 1400465SSH Self-Contained Hopper Spreader - Manual (Page 5)

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in chute and motor mount. Then secure chute by installing
hairpins. Chute heights can be adjusted by attaching lower
chute weldment to the upper one using upper or lower set of
holes.
B. The spread pattern and the amount of material dispensed is
dependant on the following factors:
1. Gear Motor RPM
2. Feed gate position
3. Shield position
4. Spinner Motor RPM
4. Precautions
A. If the feed chain does not move because of dense material or
CAUTION
Always follow the following precautions so as not to
cause damage to the spreader.
an electrical connection is made or after a connector is
disconnected.
2. Grease the following:
• Idler shaft bearings (2)
• Bearing (1)
3. Check the Feed Chain tension periodically. To check the
tension, measure in 21"-25" from the rear edge of the gear box
mount. Push up on the chain with your hand. The conveyor
chain should lift up 2"-3" off the conveyor chain guide or cross
angles.
4. Empty the spreader of all ice control material when not in use
to prevent a frozen feed chain.
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 material
in the spreader.
D. The gearbox is designed to only accept torque from the
electrical motor. 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
Feed
Chain
Rear of Sill
Extension
2" - 3"
21" - 25"
5. 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 materi-
als. Thoroughly dry all metal surfaces. Paint and oil all bare
metal surfaces and chains to protect from rust. Properly store
the spreader for the next season.
Installation Instructions - Hydraulic Models
1. During assembly take precautions to keep all hydraulic com-
ponents as clean as possible.
2. Allow enough hose length to prevent kinking and stretching
of the hoses and to permit raising the dump body. Support long
hoses with wire ties or clamps.
3. Protect hoses from wear caused by sliding and/or vibration.
4. For proper rotation of conveyor chain and spinner motors,
hoses may be reversed. The spinner rotates clockwise when
looking down from the top.
Note: Use of a pipe joint sealant compatible with hydraulic
oil is recommended for all screw fittings.
5. Use swivel type hose ends to connect hoses to flow valve.
Damage to valve body may occur if the fittings in flow valve are
over tightened.
6. A 10 micron return line filter is recommended to protect the
pump, valve, and motors from wear causing contamination.
Spreader Operation - Hydraulic Models
Initial Priming and Inspecting of the System
1. Use high grade non-foaming hydraulic oil to fill reservoir
about 3/4 full.