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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Trouble-shooting
table
Problem Possible cause Solution Pag
e
Incorrect
application
rates (kg per
hectare)
Dosing setting incorrectly set
Set the dosing setting as per the instruc-
tions
63
Dosing setting not checked with a
calibration test
Do a calibration test 75
Dosing setting from the left and right
spreading discs are not the same
Check the dosing setting of the spreading
discs
83
Incorrect setting for fine dosage
Set the dosing setting for fine application
as per the instructions
66
Driving speed too high or too low
Adjust the driving speed or the application
rate
63
Incorrect distance between the driving
tracks
Always set the driving tracks before
spreading
101
New type of fertiliser spread with the
same settings as the previous type.
Quality varies greatly between types.
Determine the characteristics of the
fertiliser, look for the relevant spreading
chart and set the spreader again
52
57
The flow of the fertiliser is blocked
Clean the machine well after each use.
Replace the agitator if it is worn out
119
Difference
between the
discharge on
the left and the
right spreading
disc
Dosing setting or discharge points are not
set the same
Check settings 57
The stop of one or both of the dosing
mechanisms have been moved
Check the stops and set them anew 135
Discharge is blocked on the one side
Clean the machine well after each use.
Replace the agitator if it is worn out
119
Great amounts
of dust while
spreading
Average quality fertiliser (too soft, broken,
mixed types) or incorrect storage
Contact your supplier. Update the storage
area. Spread with smaller working widths
as far as possible
52
Rpm on the spreading discs too high Check the PTO shaft rpm 71
agitator grinds. Dosing units closed for
too long with the PTO shaft running
Switch the PTO shaft off after closing the
dosing units. Check the agitator for
damage
Right agitator grinds
Spreading disc not disconnected while
border spreading with the border
spreading plate
108