Instruction Manual

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9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
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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 Instructions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information 1
Safety Precautions 2
Warranty Information 3
Installation Instructions 3
Spreader Operation 5
Spreader Maintenance 7
Repair Parts & Drawings 8
Note: This manual applies to spreaders equipped with
Tecumseh Formula XL/C 10.0 HP. engine, serial number
2810 and above.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Spreader Model Numbers:
SCH096C - 8’ spreader w/ standard length spinner/chute,
(carbon steel).
SCH096SS - 8’ spreader w/ standard length spinner/chute,
(stainless steel).
SCH096CX - 8’ spreader w/ extended length spinner/chute,
(carbon steel).
SCH096SSX - 8’ spreader w/ extended length spinner/chute,
(stainless steel).
Spreader Specifications:
Overall Length: 113 inches
Overall Width: 50-3/4 inches
Overall Height: 32-1/2 inches
Empty Weight (excludes accessories, fuel, and salt/sand):
Carbon Steel - 820 lbs.
Stainless Steel - 620 lbs.
Capacity Struck: 1.8 cubic yards
Capacity Rounded: 2.1 cubic yards
Vehicle Requirements:
3/4 or 1 ton pick-up truck above 8500# GVWR.
CAUTION! Do not overload vehicle beyond the vehicle
GVWR or GAWR. Check the vehicle’s load rating certifica-
tion sticker for maximum vehicle capacity.
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.
Hopper Storage Capacity
Recommended Fastener Torques:
Maintain all fastener torques as shown in the following
table. Failure to do so may cause injury to persons.
SAE GRADE 2 SAE GRADE 5
ft-lbs ft-lbs
1/4-20 6 9
5/16-18 11 18
3/8-18 19 31
3/8-24 24 46
7/16-14 30 50
1/2-13 45 75
9/16-12 66 110
5/8-11 93 150
1.8 CU YD
0.5 CU YD
1.0 CU YD
12”
19”
27”

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