Fisher 2000-(20364) Troubleshooting, ON/OFF Control, Problem Possible Cause Suggested Solution

TROUBLESHOOTING

Some of the solutions on the following page are complicated. If you are not properly trained or experienced in electrical or mechanical repairs, take you spreader to your local outlet for repairs.

ON/OFF Control

PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Ice control material not flowing	1.	Bridging of material in hopper.	1.	Unplug the spreader harness
				and tag out if required. Check
				hopper for material and free any
				bridged material.
	1.	Control connector plug is loose.	1.	Check plug connection at cab
				control.
	2.	Blown fuse.	2.	Check the SFE 6 amp in-line
No power to cab control				fuse. Replace if necessary.
				Check power supply for 12 VDC.
(Switch is in ON position indicator	3.	Low battery or loose connection.	3.	Check vehicle battery
light not lit)				connections.
			-	Clean off corrosion
			- Repair or replace damaged
				wires
	4.	Open circuit in wire from battery	4.	Repair or replace damaged
		to cab control.		wires.
	1. Wire harness is damaged or has		1a. Check plug connections at cab
		an open circuit between cab		control and spreader.
		control and spreader.	1b. Check wire connections at
				spreader motor and at vehicle
				battery – disconnect motor
				leads, turn spreader switch on,
				check for voltage at motor
				leads.
			1c. Repair or replace damaged
Spreader does not operate				wires and connectors
			1d. Check the 30-amp in-line fuse.
(Indicator light lit)				Replace if necessary.
				Motor shaft should turn.
	2.	Bearings are seized.	2.	Check bearings on spinner
				shaft, conveyor, and gearbox.
	3.	Motor brushes are worn and	3.	Remove and inspect both motor
		prevent motor operation.		brushes. Replace if worn (Brush
				kit 65241).
	4.	Motor bearings seized.	4.	Replace motor if the motor shaft
				will not turn.

Lit. No. 94430/94431 19 April 1, 2005