Lit. No. 75312, Rev. 00
20
January 1, 2017
TROUBLESHOOTING
TAILGATE SPREADER
Spreader
does not run.
Fuse blown
Jammed auger
Check switch.
Material issue
Dead short in
wiring
Auger
interference
Reconnect or
replace cable.
Check battery.
Fix or replace
Corrosion at
connection
Material will not
fl
ow.
Bad motor;
contact distributor.
Loose
connection
Corrosion
Test direct power
(12 Volts) to motor.
Load test battery.
Replace all
corroded
connections.
Apply dielectric
grease.
Material issue
Too much
Amp draw.
Bad motor/trans
assembly
4- to 20-Amp draw,
no load — good
20+ Amp draw,
no load — bad
Bad electrical
connection
Tighten or replace
Apply dielectric
grease.
Replace wiring.
Bad transmission;
contact distributor.
Turn shaft by hand;
should turn freely.
Electrical
connection
Bad motor;
contact distributor.
Loose or
unplugged.
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