Lit. No. 72131, Rev. 00
July 15, 2018
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TAILGATE SPREADERS: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Please see your distributor for service. The troubleshooting reference table below may guide you in diagnosing the issue.
For a reference table of the cab control error codes, see the Tailgate Spreaders: Operating the Spreader – Cab Control section of this manual.
Before servicing the spreader:
• Review all safety information.
• Con
fi
rm that all electrical connections are tight and clean.
• Con
fi
rm that nothing is jammed in the hopper.
Problem
Possible Cause
Suggested Solution
No power to cab control.
Ignition and control switches ON;
control knob indicator lights not
illuminated.
1. Control is in standby mode. Spreader is not connected.
1. Press any button on control to wake.
2. Control connector plug is loose.
2. Check plug connection at cab control.
3. Switched accessory connection is poor, or faulty battery.
3a. Check for low battery.
3b. Check switched accessory connection.
4. Blown fuse.
4. Replace spreader vehicle battery cable fuse.
5. Vehicle control harness is damaged.
5. Repair or replace damaged wires or harness as required.
Cab control shuts down.
Unplug the spreader harness and tag out, if required, before performing any of the following repairs.
1. Cross-reference displayed error code with list on pages 85
−
86. 1a. See suggested solution on pages 85
−
86.
1b. Reset the control by pressing the ON/OFF button.
2. Poor electrical conditions.
2a. Clean or replace connectors.
2b. Apply dielectric grease.
3. Electrical short.
3. Check electrical connections.
Turning control knobs does not
change motor speed.
Control is
powered ON.
Unplug the spreader harness and tag out, if required, before performing any of the following repairs.
1. Malfunctioning cab control.
1. Replace cab control.
2. Malfunctioning motor(s).
2. Replace motor(s).
3. Malfunctioning spreader module.
3. Replace spreader module.
Spreader does not operate.
Unplug the spreader harness and tag out, if required, before performing any of the following repairs.
1. Wire harness is damaged or has an open circuit between cab
control and spreader.
1a. Check plug connections at cab control and spreader.
1b. Check wire connections at vehicle battery and fuse.
1c. Check motor connections.
2. Overloaded condition has triggered a time-out, or damaged
motors or module.
2a. Wait 60 seconds for time-out to expire.
2b. Check motors. Repair or replace.
2c. Replace module.
Table continues on next page.
Summary of Contents for LOW-PRO 300W
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