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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - See pages 5-6 for definitions
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Spreader Troubleshooting
If your spreader is not operating properly, take it to your local Meyer Products Distributor for maintenance or service.
However, that is not always possible, so below on this page you will find a troubleshooting guide, which can assist you
in determining the problem.
WARNING – Before performing any service read and understand all safety guidelines stated in this manual.
BEFORE CALLING YOUR DEALER:
Be sure all electrical connections are clean and tight.
Be sure vehicle power supply is working properly (battery charged)
Check the hopper for a jammed feed screw.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor does not run.
• Loose electrical connection.
• Check all electrical connections.
Shut Down.
• Auger or spinner jammed
• Jammed auger.
• Poor electrical connections.
• Electrical short.
• Carefully remove jammed material.
• Carefully remove jammed material.
• Clean or replace connectors.
• Look for bare or loose wires.
Material will not feed.
• No material in the hopper.
• Material is wet.
• Frozen or coarse material.
• Auger loose on motor shaft.
• Controller bad.
• Fill hopper.
• Replace with dry material.
• Replace material.
• Tighten setscrew on side if auger. There is a
flat machined into the motor shaft, this set
screw must tighten onto that flat.
• Replace controller.
