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Quality since 1946

9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060

Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165

Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • buyersproducts.com

Installation Manual

Self-Contained Hopper Spreader

96" Polymer Hopper

CAUTION

Do not overload vehicle beyond the vehicle’s Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axel

Weight Ratings (GAWR). Check the vehicle’s load

rating certification sticker for maximum vehicle

capacity.

Table of Contents

Warranty Information .................................................................1

General Information ...................................................................1

Safety Precautions ......................................................................2

Installation Instructions ............................................................3

Spreader Operation .....................................................................5

Spreader Maintenance ...............................................................6

Repair Parts & Drawings ....................................................8 - 12

Spreader Models and Speciﬁ cations

Kit #

Hopper

Length

Chute

Length

Overall

Length

Overall

Width

Overall

Height

Empty

Weight

Cap.

Struck

Cap.

Rounded

1400400

8' Standard 115¾" 47" 35

⁄8"977 lbs.* 1.9 2.2

1400450

8' Extended 115¾" 47" 35

⁄8"993 lbs.* 1.9 2.2

* Empty weight includes Top Screen, Chute, & Deﬂ ector

General Information

1. Recommended Vehicle Requirements:

• 3/4 or 1 ton Pick-up Truck Above 8500# GVWR

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, excluding the gasoline engine, from the date of installa-

tion. Parts must be properly installed and used under normal condi-

tions. 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 accom-

pany 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.

The gasoline engine is solely warranted through engine’s manu-

facturer. All engine related warranty claims are to be processed

through the engine’s manufacturer. This information is explained

in the engine owner’s manual.

2. Average Material Weights:

MATERIAL WEIGHT (POUNDS PER CUBIC YARD)

#1 Rock Salt 950

#2 Rock Salt 1,215

Coarse Sand - Dry 2,565

Coarse Sand - Wet 3,240

Note: To calculate the total spreader weight (including ice

control material); add the empty spreader weight plus the

ice control material and spreader accessories.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060 Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165 Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • buyersproducts.com Quality since 1946 Installation Manual Self-Contained Hopper Spreader 96" Polymer Hopper Table of Contents Warranty Information.................................................................1 General Information ...................................................................1 Safety Precautions ......................................................................
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Quality since 1946 3. Hopper Storage Capacity Safety Precautions WARNING Observe the following Safety Precautions before, during and after operating this spreader. By following these precautions and common sense, possible injury to persons and potential damage to this machine may be avoided. 30" 19" 12" 1. Read this entire Owner’s Manual before operating this spreader. This includes the engine Operator’s Manuals. 2. Read all safety decals on the spreader before operating the spreader.
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Quality since 1946 15. A charging battery gives off gases that can explode if touched by a spark or flame. Cover the top of the battery with electrically non-conductive material to keep sparks away from battery gases. 16. If the spreader must be operated with the spreader battery disconnected, insulate the positive (red) battery cable and red wire from the engine alternator with electrical tape. Installation Instructions 1. Mounting the Spreader onto the Vehicle: A. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
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Quality since 1946 C. Connect the green wire from the vehicle wiring harness to a known good vehicle ground. C. To adjust the roller chain tension: First pull the spinner/ chute assembly away from the rear of the vehicle to take up slack in chain then tighten chute screws. The correct chain tension should allow a 5/16" deflection midway between both chain sprockets. If additional adjustment is needed, loosen the spinner shaft bearing bolts and slide the shaft away from the gearbox sprocket.
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Quality since 1946 Spreader Operation “IDLE” position: While in this position, the engine speed will decrease. Note: Before starting the engine, follow all safety precautions on pages 2 and 3. 2. Starting the Engine A. Verify that the clutch switch and ignition switch on the cab control box are in the “OFF” position. 1. Cab Control Box Functions: ENGAGE CLUTCH (SPREAD) HOLD TO CRANK ENGINE RUN B. Turn the vehicle’s ignition to the “ON” position. THROTTLE UP CHOKE C.
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Quality since 1946 5. Spinner/Chute Assembly Operation 6. Precautions CAUTION Always follow the following precautions so as not to cause damage to the spreader. A. If the feed chain does not move because of dense material or a material jam, remove all material from the hopper and free the chain. RIGHT INTERNAL BAFFLE 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. REAR BAFFLE D.
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Quality since 1946 4. Fill the engine crankcase with recommended oil to the full line. Read the engine owner’s manual for the recommended oil viscosity for your operating conditions. Check the oil level periodically and maintain the oil level. Clean and lubricate engine’s choke throttle linkage. 9. To minimize problems and extend the life of the electric clutch, the following procedures are recommended: A. At the end of the season, remove and clean the clutch. B.
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Quality since 1946 Repair Parts - Engine Subassembly ITEM PART NO. QTY. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3006853 1410709 1411911 1411915 KS402 1306070 - 1 4 4 4 4 1 1 4 1 1 1 3 3 DESCRIPTION Stand, Engine Mount Washer, Lock 5/16" Nut, Hex 5/16" Washer, Flat 5/16" Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.5 Gr 5 Throttle Motor Assembly Retainer, Throttle Motor Bracket Washer, Flat 1/4 SAE Sprocket, Engine Drive Key, 1/4" x 2" Solenoid Nut, Hex 1/4-20 Washer, Lock 1/4" ITEM PART NO. QTY.
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Quality since 1946 Repair Parts - Spinner/Chute Assembly ITEM 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO. QTY. 3002114 3002120 FPC007800075 1420014 3004611 1420015 FPC013000100 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 4 4 4 4 3 2 4 4 1420016 1420018 DESCRIPTION ITEM CHUTE HOUSING SUBASSEMBLY STD SST CHUTE HOUSING SUBASSEMBLY EXT SST COTTER PIN, 5/64 X 3/4 CLEVIS SHEAR PIN, 1/4 X 2-1/2 SPINNER DISC 11.5 DIA. POLY CONTROL ROD COTTER PIN, 1/8 X 1 H.
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Quality since 1946 Repair Parts - Drive Subassembly ITEM PART NO. QTY.
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Quality since 1946 Repair Parts - Drive Subassembly ITEM PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 QTY. 3007443 1410241 — — — — 3001196 — — — 1411001 3007461 — — 1401100P 1 2 5 5 5 5 1 4 21 4 2 1 2 2 1 DESCRIPTION ITEM TROUGH WELDMENT, SST WIPER BELT, HOPPER WASHER, FLAT 1/4 SAE SST SCREW, CAP 1/4-20 X 3/4 SST WASHER, 1/4 IN.
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9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060 Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165 Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • buyersproducts.com Quality since 1946 Hopper Spreader Repair Parts Repair Parts - Feed Gate Assembly ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PART NO. 1410108SS 1410109SS 141010WSS QTY. 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 2 FEED GATE LEVER, SST LEVER NUT, SST BOLT CARRIAGE 3/8-16 X 1-1/4” SST 3/8 FLAT WASHER SST 3/8-16 HEX LOCKNUT SST FEED GATE PANEL WELDMENT, SST WASHER, LOCK 1/2" 2 7 PART NO.