Western Striker 98810, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...s CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spreader Western Products PO Box 245038 Milwaukee WI 53224 9538 www westernplows com A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS LLC These Installation Instructions are for Striker Stainless Steel Hopper Spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 200706 and higher ...

Page 2: ...out the warning and caution labels on the spreader NOTE If labels are missing or cannot be read see your sales outlet CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal inj...

Page 3: ...Lit No 31008 31021 Rev 00 3 June 1 2022 SAFETY WARNING CAUTION LABELS continued ...

Page 4: ...equipment and property damage Read and understand labels and the Owner s Manual before installing operating or making adjustments WARNING Driver to keep bystanders minimum of 25 feet 7 62 m away from operating spreader Before working with the spreader secure all loose fitting clothing and unrestrained hair Before operating the spreader verify that all safety guards are in place Before servicing th...

Page 5: ...ss 8 8 and 10 9 These torque values apply to fasteners except those noted in the instructions Torque ft lb Grade 5 Grade 8 Size Size Torque ft lb Class 8 8 Class 10 9 Torque ft lb Class 8 8 Class 10 9 Inch Fasteners Grade 5 and Grade 8 CAUTION Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks or lit tobacco to come near the battery When...

Page 6: ...ghway Traffic Safety Administration altered vehicle certification labeling Installer to verify that struck load of snow or ice control material does not exceed GVWR or GAWR rating label and complies with FMVSS CAUTION Read and adhere to manufacturer s ice control material package labeling including Safety Data Sheet requirements CAUTION Never use wet materials or materials with foreign debris with...

Page 7: ...volumes of spreading material 4 With the occupants in the vehicle for normal hopper spreader operation weigh the vehicle to obtain gross vehicle weight GVW 5 Subtract the GVW from the GVWR to determine the available material payload 6 Obtain the weight per cubic yard lb yd3 or cubic meter kg m3 of the desired material Divide the weight into the payload to determine the maximum volume of material t...

Page 8: ...ss Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 11 000 lb 4990 kg E Gross Vehicle Weight GVW empty 7402 3358 kg F Payload Available 3598 lb 1632 kg G Material Density 2160 lb yd3 1282 kg m3 H Maximum Volume 1 67 yd3 1 27 m3 I Maximum Material Fill Level approx Refer to Load Volume table and diagrams A J Loaded Front Gross Axle Weight lb kg Must be less than weight in Row B K Loaded Rear Gross Axle Weight lb kg Must...

Page 9: ...ws REMOVE SHIPPING BRACKETS AND LOCATE COMPONENTS The spreader is shipped from the factory with its components secured inside the hopper and the top screen in place Before installing the spreader remove the shipping brackets and top screen and locate components 1 Remove the 3 8 flanged cap screws and the top screen brackets and remove the top screen Retain the screen and fasteners for reinstallati...

Page 10: ... secure 1 Remove the vehicle tailgate 2 Remove the wood shipping rails from the hopper legs 3 Using slings or chains lift the spreader by all four diagonal corner rails and move it into the vehicle bed 4 Center the spreader from side to side Shift the spreader forward or backward to a position that will allow the chute once installed to overhang the rear of the vehicle and the bumper With two peop...

Page 11: ...supports the vehicle bed must be braced to the frame to prevent buckling or deforming the vehicle bed Accessory mounting bars are available for installations that require additional bracing Contact your authorized dealer 8 Remove the cable tie holding the wire harness to the conveyor chain Connect the vehicle side harness to the hopper side harness 9 Reinstall the top screen with the removed cap s...

Page 12: ...distance from the front end of the hopper sill to the front of the vehicle bed and make a spacer from 2 x 8 lumber to fit that area Failure to install a spacer could result in damage to the spreader Front of Vehicle Bed Measure distance Fit to vehicle Measured distance 18 46 cm Spacer Built to Fit ...

Page 13: ...ow 2 Attach the spinner drive assembly to the spreader with the lock pins from the parts box Install the upper lock pin first The upper lock pin goes through the lower chute support holes and the upper chute pin ear holes The lower lock pin goes through the lower chute pin ear holes and the chute support Secure each lock pin with a cotter pin 3 Connect the spinner motor harness to the female conne...

Page 14: ...le Verify that the harness cannot drop onto the road when disconnected from the spreader 6 Attach the vehicle battery cable red wire to the other fuse holder stud so that the ring terminal is on top of the fuse Replace the lock washer and nut 7 Torque the fuse holder nuts to 106 159 in lb and snap the fuse holder cover into place 8 Connect the other end of the 22 battery cable to the POSITIVE batt...

Page 15: ...ab control mounting location that can be reached by the harness The location must be within easy reach of the vehicle operator without restricting access to vehicle controls or instrumentation Do not mount the control in areas prohibited by the vehicle manufacturer for reasons of crashworthiness See the vehicle s body builder s book owner s manual or service manual for details The shaded portions ...

Page 16: ...del and may be located either in the cab or in the rear of the vehicle Always use the tap provided by the OEM DO NOT splice the orange wire into the wire coming off the stoplight switch by the brake pedal Splicing at the stoplight switch may affect transmission shifting cruise control or other vehicle functions For vehicles with a tap along the frame rail or at the rear cross member 1 Cut the tape...

Page 17: ... hardware to prevent galling 1 Using the two 10 x 5 8 screws and nuts fasten the license plate light to the bracket Using the two license plate screws fix the license plate to the bracket and license plate light 2 Remove the nuts and washers from the two 1 2 carriage bolts on the powergroup Place the bracket on the studs and re install the washers and nuts Install the harness Bracket License Plate...

Page 18: ...wire is exposed 3 Crimp the supplied ring terminal to the black wire and cover it with heat shrink tubing 4 Crimp the white wire from the plate light to the brown wire on the spinner harness using the supplied butt connector 5 Connect the ring terminal to the NEGATIVE side of the isolation block 6 Reconnect the 2 pin connector of the spinner harness to the main harness Electrical Connections Vehic...

Page 19: ... To Vehicle Switched Accessory To Vehicle CHMSL Signal tap located in cab 100A Fuse 4 ga Black Cab Control 4 Way Connector Vehicle Cable Assembly Connectors 18 ga Shielded Twisted Pair Cable Battery To Vehicle CHMSL Signal tap located in rear of vehicle To Vehicle Park Light Tap if License Plate Light Kit accessory is installed Connect to spreader harness 8 Pin Connector ...

Page 20: ... 2022 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Spreader Module Spinner Drive Harness Assembly Chain Drive Harness Assembly Spinner Harness Assembly ACC Tap To CHMSL POSITIVE NEGATIVE Red White Black 0 7 yd SPREADERS WITH CHAIN DRIVE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX ...

Page 21: ...lt by turning it clockwise while holding the jam nut Repeat with the opposite take up bolt tightening equally on both passenger s side and driver s side until the chain is in the middle of the chain tension port 3 Tighten the bearing mounting bolts to 30 ft lb 40 7 N m Tighten the tensioner jam nuts If Conveyor Chain Is Too Tight 1 Loosen the jam nuts on both sides Back off the idler take up bolt ...

Page 22: ...to all electrical connections Verify that wire harnesses and battery cables are properly secured away from hot sharp or moving parts Verify that the vehicle battery cable has sufficient ground clearance when the spreader is removed from the vehicle Verify that the CHMSL is properly wired and in working condition NOTE Periodically throughout the snow and ice control season verify that mounting devi...

Page 23: ...Lit No 31008 31021 Rev 00 23 June 1 2022 ...

Page 24: ...manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader Western Products offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories See separately printed page for this important information The following are registered or unregistered trademarks of Douglas Dynamics LLC Striker WESTERN Printed in U S A A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS LLC...