Troubleshooting

N97346
N97346-UN-05MAR12

A - Spread Width

B - Center

Heavy Directly Behind the Vehicle

    RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS

  1. Move the spinner forward (toward the conveyor). (See Spreader Preparation in this section.)
  2. Decrease spinner RPM. (See Spreader Product Setup in Spreadstar™ section of this manual.)
  3. Check spinner blade quality. (See Spinners in this section.)
  4. Move one or two spinner blades to a lower numbered hole. (See Install Replacement Spreader Fins in Lubrication and Maintenance section of this manual.)

N97347
N97347-UN-05MAR12

A - Spread Width

B - Center

Light Directly Behind the Vehicle

    RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS

  1. Move the spinner rearward (away from conveyor). (See Spreader Preparation in this section.)
  2. Increase spinner RPM. (See Spreader Product Setup in Spreadstar™ section of this manual.)
  3. Check spinner blade quality. (See Spinners in this section.)
  4. Move one or two spinner blades to a higher numbered hole. (See Install Replacement Spreader Fins in Lubrication and Maintenance section of this manual.)

N97348
N97348-UN-05MAR12

A - Spread Width

B - Center

Light Outside Vehicle’s Tire Tracks

    RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS

  1. Check spinner blade quality. (See Spinners in this section.)
  2. Decrease spinner RPM. (See Spreader Product Setup in Spreadstar™ section of this manual.)
  3. Move all blades to #2 position. (See Install Replacement Spreader Fins in Lubrication and Maintenance section of this manual.)

N97349
N97349-UN-05MAR12

A - Spread Width

B - Center

Pattern Off Center

    RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS

  1. Check to see feedgate is level and free of caked material. (See Verify Feedgate Opening in this section.)
  2. Make sure hillside divider is mounted squarely and centered. (See Verify Hillside Divider Location in Pre-Starting Checks section in this manual.)
  3. Check to be sure spinner assembly is mounted squarely and centered. (See Squaring Spinner Frame in Pre-Starting Checks section in this manual.)
  4. Make sure material divider is mounted squarely and centered. (See Verify Material Divider Correct Position in Pre-Starting Checks section in this manual.)
  5. Testing should be done parallel to wind. (See Test Procedure in this section.)

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