Rauch MDS 8.2, Instruction Manual

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Faults and possible causes 11
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Too little fertiliser in the overlap
area

Defective spreading vanes,
outlets.

Replace defective parts im-
mediately.

Spreading vane incorrectly
adjusted. Correct adjust-
ment according to fertiliser
chart.

The fertiliser has a smooth-
er surface than the fertiliser
that was tested for the fer-
tiliser chart.

Push forward the spread-
ing vane mentioned sec-
ond in the fertiliser chart
(for larger numbers).
-
e.g. E4-C1 to setting
E4-C2

If the angle correction of
the spreading vane men-
tioned second is not suffi-
cient, increase the length of
the spreading vane.
-
e.g. E4-C2 to setting
E4-D2

Spreading vane incorrectly
adjusted. Correct adjust-
ment according to fertiliser
chart.

Spreading vane incorrectly
adjusted.

Correct adjustment accord-
ing to fertiliser chart.
Too little fertiliser in the tractor
track.

The fertiliser has a rougher
surface than the fertiliser
that was tested for the fer-
tiliser chart.

Push back the spreading
vane mentioned second in
the fertiliser chart (for
smaller numbers).
-
e.g. C3-B2 to setting
C3-B1

If the angle correction of
the spreading vane men-
tioned second is not suffi-
cient, shorten the length of
the spreading vane.
-
e.g. C3-B1 to setting
C3-A1

PTO speed is higher than
what the tractor tachometer
indicates.

Check the RPM and cor-
rect if necessary.

Spreading vane incorrectly
adjusted.

Correct adjustment accord-
ing to fertiliser chart.
Spreader applies a larger ap-
plication rate on one side.

Check the adjustment of
the metering slide.

Check the agitator function.

Check outlet.
Fault Possible cause Measure