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9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (800) 841-8003
www.saltdogg.com
light to this wire and trucks frame.
SPREADER OPERATION
The spread pattern and the amount of material dispensed
will depend on the following factors:
• Conveyor speed.
• Spinner RPM.
• Feed gate door position.
• Baffle settings.
CAUTION
Always follow the following precautions so as not to cause
damage to the spreader.
• 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.
• If the material in the hopper freezes, move the 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
electric motor. Therefore, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE
CONVEYOR BY USING A PIPE OR SIMILAR TOOL TO MOVE OR
DISLODGE THE CHAIN. This action will void all warranties.
CAUTION
Do not over-tension the conveyor chain. This can cause
damage to the chain, bearings, and gear motor.
• 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.
IMPORTANT
Check the Feed Chain tension periodically. Proper chain tension
is illustrated below. Be sure the chain is tensioned equally
on both sides. This adjustment is made on each side of the
spreader at the idler bearing.
Below are illustrations that show the baffles effect on the
spread pattern as viewed from the top of the spinner disk.
SPREADER MAINTENANCE
• Grease the following components regularly:
• Idler shaft bearings (2)
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
Both internal
baffles out
Left baffle in,
Right baffle out
Right baffle in,
Left baffle out
Internal Baffle Adjustment
External Baffle Adjustment
• Drive shaft bearing (1)
• Feed Gate Jack
• Lubricate the conveyor chain at least once a week.
Use a mixture of 75% fuel oil and 25% SAE 10 oil in a
pressurized hand spray gun.
• Tighten all screw fasteners to recommended torques
after the first week of operation and annually thereafter.
If loose fasteners are found at any time, tighten to the
recommended torques. Replace any lost or damaged
fasteners or other parts immediately upon finding such
damage or loss. Check body mounting bolts every week.
Feed Chain
Rear of Sill Extension
2" - 3"
21" - 25"
