REMOVING THE SPREADER
13.Disconnect the spreader from the vehicle battery by unplugging the short wire harness from the long wire harness.The short wire harness may be left permanently attached to the battery.
14.Remove the fl ow control from the rear rack of the vehicle if it is attached there.
15.Loosen the knobs on the spreader mounting brackets. Rotate the clamps fastened underneath the vehicle rack and lift them up through the rack to remove the spreader.
MAINTENANCE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
1.Before each use make a thorough visual check of the spreaderforanyboltsandnutswhichmayhaveloosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS
2.Check for worn or damaged parts before each use. Repair or replace parts if necessary.
CLEANING
3.Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.
STORAGE
1.Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.
2.Store in a clean, dry area.
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
Hopper closure plate does not open to | 1. | Material packed around plate |
the correct position. |
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Spreader motor doesn't run. | 1. | Loose connection in spreader |
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| wiring |
| 2. | In line fuse is blown. |
| 3. | Loose battery connection |
| 4. | Battery is run down. |
| 5. | Broken spreader wiring |
| 6. | Spreader switch is broken. |
| 7. | Spreader motor is broken. |
1. Clean out around closure plate
1.Check and reconnect.
2.Replace fuse.
3.Tighten battery terminals.
4.Recharge the battery.
5.Replace damaged wiring.
6.Replace the switch
7.Repair or replace motor.
Spreader motor runs backwards. | 1. | Wired backwards to battery. |
Motor runs when switch is shut off. | 1. | Wired backwards to battery. |
| 2. | Spreader |
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1. Switch wiring at battery terminals.
1.Switch wiring at battery terminals.
2.Replace the switch.
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