SaltDogg Replacement Tailgate Spreader for DumperDogg 5535000 - Manual (Page 2)

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Operation
1. Inspect spreader and spinner assembly to ensure all
hardware is tight.
2. Ensure wire harness is not hanging down and that is
securely fastened.
3. Lubricate bearings, chains, and chain sprockets.
4. Make sure there is proper tension on chain.
5. Adjust feed door, and deflectors.
6. Never adjust any components of the spinner unless unit is
turned off and disconnected form a power source.
7. Load dump bed with approved material. Do not exceed the
vehicle's GVWR.
8. Raise the dump body to move salt to rear of the dump bed,
ensure spinner assembly does not hit the bumper. If the
unit is tilted its full 45 degrees the spinner may hit the
bumper on some vehicles.
9. Turn power on for the controller and adjust settings and
deflectors for desired spread pattern. This will require
some practice before achieving the desired settings.
10. Raise dump bed periodically to shift material towards
spreader.
11. Do not run spreader unless the vehicle is running. Failure
to do so will result in a dead battery.
Adjustments
Never adjust any aspect of spreader with the unit running.
Door adjustment
1. Loosen the lock bolt to the left of the door. Adjust door to
desired opening, re-tightening lock bolt.
2. Do not over tighten this bolt. It is only a friction lock.
Chain adjustment
1. Remove passenger side cover on spreader. (Two bolts
and nuts).
2. To adjust the chain, loosen the rear bearings connected
to the agitator shaft and adjust the shaft until the proper
amount of tension is achieved (about ½” of play).
3. Re-tighten bearings and reattach covers.
4. Make sure set screws are tight on sprockets.
Spinner adjustment
1. Adjust the spinner deflectors by loosening the bolts and
nuts connecting the deflectors to the assembly.
2. Adjust position and re-tighten.
3. Loosen the bolt on the pivot rod and slide spinner
assembly to desired position.
4. Re-tighten bolt.
Maintenance
• To access the bearings and chain drive the outer cover
panels must be removed from unit.
• The left cover requires the two bolts and nuts at the top
and bottom of the panel to be removed. Reinstall in the
reverse sequence.
• The right panel requires the removal of the motor shaft
clevis pin and two nuts and bolts at the top and bottom
of the panel. Locate the accesses hole on the bottom of
the spreader and remove the cotter pin and clevis pin.
The motor will remain attached to the cover plate. To
reassemble the cover plate, align the motor shaft with
the auger shaft and reinsert clevis pin and cotter pin.
Reinstall bolts and nuts.
Bearings
1. Grease bearings at least once a week or as often as
needed.
2. Check that the bearings are fastened securely to the
spreader housing.
Chain
1. Oil the chain in conjunction with the bearings.
2. Check for proper tension periodically. (½" of play)
3. Check for broken or loose links.
When the unit is not in use
1. Disconnect the power cables.
2. Clean unit by removing all salt and debris. Never let salt
sit in the unit. It may harden and become very difficult to
remove.
3. Always use caution when moving and installing the
spreader unit.
5535000 SPREADER WARRANTY INFORMATION
This warranty replaces all previous warranties and no employee of this company is authorized to extend additional warranties, or
agreements, or implications not explicitly covered herein.
Buyers Products Company warrants all parts of the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year. Parts must be properly installed and used under normal conditions. Normal wear is excluded.
Any part, which has been altered, including modifications, misuse, accident, or lack of maintenance will not be considered under this
warranty.
The sole responsibility of Buyers Products Company under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part(s), which are
returned, prepaid, 30 days after such defect is discovered, and returned part(s) are found to be defective by Buyers Products Company.
Authorization from Buyers Products Company must be obtained before returning any part. The following information must accompany
defective parts returned to Buyers Products Company: RMA #, spreader model, serial number, date installed, and distributor from
whom purchased.
Buyers Products Company shall not be liable for damage arising out of failure of any unit to operate properly, or failure, or delay in work,
or for any consequential damages. No charges for transportation or labor performed on any part will be allowed under this warranty.