Lit. No. 74171, Rev. 00
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September 15, 2020
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Wash unit after each use to prevent material
build-up and corrosion.
• Use dielectric grease on all electrical connections
to prevent corrosion each time power or signal
plugs are disconnected.
• Inspect unit for damage, such as broken, worn, or
bent parts.
• Inspect all tubing, hoses, and harnesses for
cracks and leaks.
• Clean the brine
fi
lter as needed. Close the shut-o
ff
valve and access the
fi
lter by unscrewing the top
cap, then unscrewing the
fi
lter cover.
• Retighten bolts, screws, and other connections
after
fi
rst use and as needed.
CLEANING
• Clean the unit as desired. When pressure
washing motor enclosure area, keep spray at least
36" away from motor enclosures.
• Use caution if you are
fl
ushing the pumping
system with water as it will accumulate in the
valves and can cause damage if the water inside
freezes. Use antifreeze if unit is to be stored in
freezing temperatures.
END OF SEASON AND STORAGE
• Before long periods of storage,
fl
ush out the tanks
and pumping system to remove salt build-up and
prevent corrosion.
• Do not leave unused material in the unit for a
prolonged period of time.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Possible Cause
Suggested Solution
Pump is not operating.
1. Loose electrical connection.
1. Check all electrical connections for
corrosion.
2. Blown fuse.
2. Replace the fuse.
3. Pump seized.
3. Replace the pump.
Control shut down.
1. Loose electrical connection.
1. Check all electrical connections for
corrosion.
2. Electrical short.
2. Check for bare or burned wires.
3. Control failure.
3. Replace the control.
4. Blown fuse.
4. Replace the fuse.
Material being spread is not wet.
1. Liquid system is not running.
1. See Troubleshooting – Pump is not
operating.
2. Spray hose is misaligned.
2. See "Mounting the Spray Bracket" on
page 8.
3. Flow rate is set too low.
3. See "Adjusting the Flow" on
page 15.
Spray is uneven.
1. Spray hose is clogged.
1. Clean spray hose with fresh water.
2. Spray hose is damaged.
2. Replace the spray hose.
Pump is leaking.
1. O-ring
fi
ttings are loose.
1. Verify that O-ring
fi
ttings are fully
installed.
2. O-rings are damaged or worn.
2. Replace the O-rings.
3. Pump housing is damaged.
3. Replace the pump.
