Western Striker 98805, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...TION 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 31002 31004 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: ... Gross 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 Loaded Front Gross Axle Weight lb kg Must be less than weight in Row B A J Loaded Rear Gross Axle Weight lb kg Must be less than weight in Row C K Loaded Gross Vehicle Weight GVW lb kg Mus...

Page 9: ...ap screws in place of the shipping bracket fasteners removed from the hopper 4 Remove the two 5 16 lag bolts that fasten the spinner deflector assembly to the pallet Remove the 1 4 hardware that fastens the shipping bracket to the spinner deflector assembly Set the spinner deflector assembly aside and discard the shipping bracket and hardware CHUTE ASSEMBLY 1 Install four of the provided 3 8 stain...

Page 10: ...he rear of the vehicle and the bumper With two people trial fit the chute to check for clearance INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED NOTE Periodically throughout the snow and ice control season verify that mounting devices are secure 1 Remove the vehicle tailgate 2 Remove the wood shipping rails from the hopper legs CAUTION Before lifting verify that the hopper is empty of material The lifting device mu...

Page 11: ...r other components could be damaged 7 Move the spreader back into position Secure the spreader to the vehicle with four installer supplied 5 8 Grade 5 cap screws as required by the vehicle application with 5 8 flat washers on both sides and 5 8 locknuts If the mounting holes are not directly over the vehicle box supports the vehicle bed must be braced to the frame to prevent buckling or deforming ...

Page 12: ...wn Straps Install tie down straps from the tie down loops on the spreader body to the vehicle frame as shown Use one strap per loop pulling diagonally away from the hopper body WARNING Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame Do not rely on the tie down chains or straps alone to hold spreader in vehicle Front of Vehicle Bed Measure distance Spacer Built to Fit Fit to vehicle Measured distance Rat...

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: ...lips head machine screws 1 4 nylon shoulder washers 1 4 lock washers and 1 4 hex nuts 5 Plug the vehicle control harness into the cab control Harness Plug Cover Install the supplied harness plug cover by slipping the loop end of the cover over the harness plug Control not shown 1 4 Nylon Shoulder Washer 1 4 Lock Washer 1 4 Hex Nut 1 4 x 1 2 Machine Screw ...

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 35 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: ...nveyor pintle chain tension and alignment Verify that dielectric grease is applied 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 ...

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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...