SaltDogg 1400550SS / -H Self-Contained Hopper Spreader - Manual (Page 4)

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1. Clutch Switch: The clutch switch is a three po-
sition switch with the following functions:
• "OFF" position: While in this position, with the en-
gine running, the spreader feed chain and the spinner
disk will not rotate and therefore the spreader will not
spread ice control material.
• "ON" position: While in this position, the spreader
feed chain and the spinner disk will rotate and mate-
rial will be dispensed when the engine is running.
• "BLAST" position: While in this position with the
engine running, the spreader feed chain and the spin-
ner disk will spin. The switch must be held down in the
"BLAST" position to activate this function.
2. Spreader Wiring Installation
• Attach the terminal end of the black (negative) bat-
tery cable to the negative terminal (marked "-") on the
battery.
• Connect the terminal end of the red (positive) bat-
tery cable to the positive terminal (marked "+") on the
battery.
• Verify that the Ignition Switch in Control Box is in the
"OFF" position prior to completing next step.
• Connect the spreader and vehicle wiring harnesses
to each other.
Spreader Operation - Gas Powered Models
Note: Before starting the gas spreader engine
follow all safety precautions.
Cab Control Box Functions:
ENGAGE CLUTCH
(SPREAD)
DISENGAGE CLUTCH (CENTER)
ENGAGE CLUTCH (BLAST)
HOLD TO CRANK ENGINE
RUN
ENGINE OFF
THROTTLE DOWN
THROTTLE UP
CHOKE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
2. Ignition Switch: The ignition switch is a three
position switch with the following functions:
• "OFF" position: While in this position, 12V DC power
is shut off to the spreader. To turn off the spreader,
turn the switch to this position.
• "ON" position: While in this position, 12V DC power
is turned on to the spreader.
• "START" position: While holding in this position, the
spreader’s engine starter is activated.
3. Throttle Switch: The throttle switch is a two
position switch with the following functions:
• "CHOKE/FAST" position: While in this position, the
engine speed will gradually increase until the engine
linkage reaches its choke position.
• "IDLE" position: While in this position, the engine
speed will gradually decrease.
4. Starting the Gas Engine
• Verify that the clutch switch and ignition switch on
the cab control box are in the "OFF" position.
• Turn the vehicle’s ignition to the "ON" position.
• Turn the spreader’s ignition switch to the "ON" posi-
tion.
• Press the throttle switch on the cab control box to
the "Idle" position and hold for approximately two
seconds.
• Hold the ignition switch in the "START" position.
• While the engine is cranking, press and hold the
throttle switch to the "CHOKE/FAST" position.
• Release the ignition and throttle switches when the
engine starts.
• After the engine starts, press and hold the throttle
switch to the "IDLE" position to release the choke
(hold switch for 1/2-1 seconds).
5. Stopping the Engine
• Reduce engine RPM by holding throttle switch to the
"IDLE" position for 2-3 sec.
• To stop the engine, press the ignition switch to the
"OFF" position.
Clutch Operation - Gas Powered Models
• Start the engine & adjust the speed to slightly above
idle.
• Push the clutch switch into the "ON" position.
• Increase the engine RPM by pressing the throttle
switch to the "CHOKE/FAST" position.
• It is recommended that the clutch only be engaged