Lit. No. 72131, Rev. 00
July 15, 2018
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STEEL HOPPER SPREADERS – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
For a reference table of the cab control error codes, see the Operating the Spreader – Cab Control section of this manual.
Problem
Possible Cause
Suggested Solution
Control not turning on.
Ignition and control switches ON;
control knob indicator lights not
illuminated.
1. Control connector plug is loose.
1. Check plug connection at cab control.
2. Switched accessory connection
is poor or faulty.
2a. Check for low battery.
2b. Check switched accessory connection.
3. Vehicle control harness is damaged.
3. Repair or replace damaged wires or harness as required.
Turning control knobs does not
change motor speed.
1. Malfunctioning cab control.
1. Replace cab control.
2. Malfunctioning spreader module.
2. Replace spreader module.
Spreader does not operate.
1. Overloaded condition is causing over-current protection
to activate.
1. Reset cab control by pressing the ON/OFF switch.
2. Wire harness is damaged or has an open circuit
between cab control and spreader.
2a. Check plug connections at cab control and spreader.
2b. Check wire connections at spreader motor and at vehicle battery:
disconnect motor leads, turn Material Width and Material Flow
knobs to maximum, and check for voltage at motor leads.
2c. Repair or replace damaged wires and connectors.
2d. Check the 100A in-line fuse on the 22" red cable. Replace if
necessary.
Spinner does not turn.
Motor is running.
Unplug the spreader harness and tag out, if required,
before performing any of the following repairs.
1. Obstruction is preventing rotation.
1. Clear obstruction.
2. Drive belt is loose or damaged.
2. Adjust the tension or replace the belt if worn or damaged.
3. Motor pulley not secured to motor shaft.
3. Tighten the pulley set screw or replace the pulley if damaged.
4. Spinner pulley is not secured to spinner shaft.
4. Tighten the pulley set screw or replace the pulley if damaged.
5. Spinner shaft bearings are dry or seized.
5. Grease or replace bearings.
Excerpts taken from Striker™ Hopper Spreader Owner's Manual (Lit. No. 99584/99590, Rev. 02).
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