Western Spreader & Vehicle Battery Kits (Serial #4583 - 6998) Parts List & Installation Instructions
Western Spreader & Vehicle Battery Kits (Serial #4583 - 6998)
The Western Spreader & Vehicle Battery Kits are designed to provide a reliable and efficient way to power your spreader and vehicle. These kits include all the necessary components to connect your spreader to your vehicle's battery, ensuring that you have the power you need to get the job done.
Spreader Battery Kit:
- This kit includes a battery box, battery tray, cables, and hardware to connect a 12-volt battery to your spreader. The battery box is designed to accept a variety of battery sizes, so you can choose the one that best meets your needs.
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March 1, 2013
Lit. No. 94644, Rev. 03
Spreader and Vehicle Battery Kits
Hopper Spreaders
Parts Lists and Installation Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before installing the
Spreader and Vehicle Battery Kit.
CAUTION
Use standard methods and practices when attaching spreader and installing accessories, including proper personal protective safety equipment.
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC
SPREADER AND VEHICLE BATTERY KITS PARTS LIST
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4
2
6
7
8
9
5
1
11 12
13
10
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SPREADER AND VEHICLE BATTERY KITS PARTS LIST
Item
1
65605 Spreader Battery Kit
Part Qty Description
65251/65251 1 Battery Case w/Strap
Item
5
Part
65800
68869 2
3
4
65246/9226
67239
65247/9227
1 Battery Cable – Red (Positive)
1 Battery Cable – 53" Black
1 Cable, Starter
6 ns
65990 Parts Bag
7 65340 2 Clamp Loop #10
8 65380/20194 1 Alternator Wire – Red w/Plug
11
12
9 90980 1 5/16 Flat Washer SS 13
91431
91123
91282
10 90375 4 3/8-16 x 1 Carriage Bolt ns = not shown
Qty Description
1 Battery Tray
1 Hopper Spreader Ground Wire
1 Parts Bag
4 3/8-16 Hex Nut SS
4 3/8 Flat Washer SS
4 3/8 Spring Lock Washer SS
SS = Stainless Steel
Item ns ns ns
Part
65573
65574
22511
Qty Description
1 Vehicle Cable
65606 Vehicle Battery Kit ns 65340 ns 59223 4 Cable Tie ns 61548K/8291K 1 Plug Cover ns 49304K/62057 1 Hook ns 22381W/22381K 1 Battery Cable Adapter ns = not shown
Item ns
1 Spreader Cable
1 Battery Cable – 22" Red
2 Clamp Loop #10 ns
65989 Parts Bag ns ns ns ns
Part
67537
65989
65384
90461
91331
91262
Qty Description
1 Relay Wire – White (Premium
Cab Control)
1 Parts Bag
1 Relay Wire – White (Standard
Cab Control)
2 1/4-20 x 3/4 Hex Cap Screw G5
2 1/4-20 Hex Locknut GB
2 1/4 External Tooth Lock Washer
G = Grade
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SPREADER BATTERY KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SPREADER BATTERY KIT INSTALLATION
NOTE: Apply dielectric grease to all electrical terminals before assembly.
3. Mount the starter relay to the engine mount using the existing hardware and an additional
1/4" x 3/4" cap screw, external tooth lock washer, and nut. Reconnect the three green wires, the spreader harness, and the #6 clamp loop to the upper starter relay mounting bolt.
Battery Safety
ventilation.
CAUTION
Batteries normally produce explosive gases, which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow fl ames, sparks or lit tobacco to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always cover your face and protect your eyes, and also provide
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which burns skin, eyes and clothing.
• Disconnect the battery before removing or replacing any electrical components.
Spreader
Harness
Green Wires
Starter
Relay
Existing
Hardware
Engine
Mount
1. Install the battery tray with the four supplied
3/8" x 1" carriage bolts, fl at washers, lock washers and nuts.
2. Install a 12-volt battery with a minimum of
400 cold cranking amps rating. The battery box will accept any group 22-, 24-, 27-, 64- or
65-series top-terminal battery.
4. Connect the white wire from the spreader harness to the primary terminal of the starter relay.
Spreader
Battery Box
White
Wire
Starter
Relay
Spreader
Battery Tray
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SPREADER BATTERY KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
5. Connect the starter cable from the starter to one of the large secondary terminals on starter relay.
Starter
Motor
8. Connect the alternator wire with plug and the red battery cable to the unused secondary terminal of the starter relay.
NOTE: The white alternator wire is not used.
Starter
Cable
Black
Battery
Cable
Starter
Relay
6. Connect the alternator wire with plug to the alternator plug on the engine.
Engine
Alternator
Plug
7. Route the battery cables as shown. Secure with
#10 clamp loops.
NOTE: Use the fasteners that secure the spreader harness for securing the spreader cable.
Spreader
Harness
Alternator Wire with Plug
Starter
Relay
Alternator
Wire with
Plug
Red
Battery
Cable
9. Connect the red battery cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery.
10. Attach one end of the black battery cable to the spreader engine mounting fl ange using the existing 5/16" cap screw, nut, lock washer, and supplied fl at washer.
11. Attach the supplied green spreader ground wire to the spreader in a convenient location. Attach the other end of the spreader ground wire to a convenient ground point on the truck.
NOTE: When installing a hopper spreader with a spreader battery kit, a ground must be provided between the spreader and the truck.
12. Connect the unused end of the black battery cable to the NEGATIVE (–) terminal of the battery.
Red
Battery
Cable
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Clamp
Loops
Black
Battery
Cable
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VEHICLE BATTERY KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VEHICLE BATTERY KIT INSTALLATION
Battery Safety
CAUTION
Batteries normally produce explosive gases, which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow fl ames, sparks or lit tobacco to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always cover your face and protect your eyes, and also provide ventilation.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which burns skin, eyes and clothing.
• Disconnect the battery before removing or replacing any electrical components.
NOTE: Apply dielectric grease to all electrical terminals before assembly.
Battery
1. Verify that vehicle battery is in good condition.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Starter Relay
Relay Wire – White
Starter Relay
CAUTION
Before drilling holes, check to be sure that no vehicle wiring or other components could be damaged.
2. Using the starter relay mounting fl ange as a template, drill two 9/32" holes and fasten with two
1/4" x 3/4" cap screws, lock washers and nuts.
Battery Cable
1. Install the 22" red battery cable to one of the large secondary terminals of the starter relay and the
POSITIVE (+) battery terminal.
NOTE: A battery cable adapter kit is provided for side-terminal batteries.
2. Verify that the cable is protected or secured away from all sharp edges and hot or moving parts.
Relay Wire
1. Install and secure the white relay wire between the cab control and the unused primary terminal of the starter relay. See cab control diagram supplied with the control for connection of the white wire to the start switch.
2. Verify that the wire is protected or secured away from all sharp edges and hot or moving parts.
Spreader Cable
1. At the rear of the spreader, feed the spreader cable up through the 1" grommet in the engine base used by the spreader harness.
22" Battery
Cable
1. For the starter relay, locate an area protected from road splash and within 18" of the vehicle's primary battery. The mounting surface needs to be grounded.
NOTE: If a grounded surface is not available, install a 16-gauge wire (not supplied) between a known ground and the starter relay mounting fl ange after starter relay installation.
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Spreader
Cable
Grommet
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VEHICLE BATTERY KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2. Attach the solid black wire of the spreadercable to the engine fl ange using the existing 5/16" cap screw, nut, lock washer and supplied 5/16" fl at washer.
4. Route the spreader cable along the base and secure with #10 clamp loops.
NOTE: Use the fasteners that secure the spreader harness for securing the spreader cable.
Solid
Black
Wire
Engine
Mounting
Bolt
Spreader
Harness
Spreader
Cable
Clamp
Loops
3. Connect the red-striped wire of the spreader cable to the starter motor terminal.
5. Connect the spreader cable to the vehicle cable.
Spreader
Cable
Starter
Motor
Vehicle
Cable
Spreader
Harness
Red-Striped
Wire
Vehicle
Harness
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VEHICLE BATTERY KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Vehicle Cable
1. Route the vehicle cable under the cab, into the vehicle engine compartment, and over to the starter relay.
2. Secure the vehicle cable to the vehicle, avoiding sharp edges and hot or moving parts.
3. Verify that the vehicle cable cannot drop onto the road when it is disconnected from the spreader.
4. Connect the solid black wire of the vehicle cable to the vehicle engine ground.
5. Connect the red-striped wire to the unused secondary terminal of the starter relay.
Starter Relay
Red-Striped
Wire
6. Reconnect the ground cable to the battery.
Copyright © 2013 Douglas Dynamics, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, in any printed, mechanical, electronic, fi lm or other distribution and storage media, without the written consent of the company. Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use by the company's outlets or spreader owner is granted.
The company reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or speci fi cations used. This equipment manufacturer or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. The company offers a limited warranty for all spreaders. See separately printed page for this important information.
Lit. No. 94644, Rev. 03
Printed in U.S.A.
8 March 1, 2013

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