6 - TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Be sure tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is removed before
making any adjustments.
Increase PTO speed to 540 rpm.
Shorten the tractor’s top link to position
spreader so it runs level or inclined slightly
forward toward the tractor.
Incorrect PTO speed.
Hopper too far backwards.
Narrow spread
width.
Replace roll pin.
Replace ring or pinion gear.
Roll pin missing or sheared on
the spreader disc shaft.
Broken ring or pinion gear.
PTO shaft turning
but not the gearbox
output shaft.
Use dry product only.
Use optional tumbling agitator.
Wet product.
Powdered product.
Product not flowing
to spreader disc.
Position spreader disc wings to the proper
setting (see section 3.06 - Operating
Techniques).
Adjust gate openings.
Spreader disc wings not
positioned properly.
Wrong gate opening.
Non uniform spread
pattern.
SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM
FERTILIZER SPREADERS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING 27 FRONTIER