Spreading operation B
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Metering slide does not open Metering slides do not move easily. Check for smooth
movement of the slide, the lever and the joints, and im-
prove if necessary.
Check the extension spring.
The reducing plate at the hose connection of the plug-in
connector is contaminated.
The metering slide opens too
slowly.
Clean the restrictor plate.
Replace the 0.7 mm restrictor plate with a 1.0 mm restric-
tor plate. The plate is located at the hose connection of
the plug-in connector.
Agitator not working.
Check agitator drive. See 9.8: Checking the agitator
drive, page 202
Blockage of the metering open-
ings due to: fertiliser clumps,
damp fertiliser, miscellaneous im-
purities (leaves, straw, sack resi-
dues)
Clear blockages. Proceed as follows:
1. Park tractor, remove ignition key, disconnect the power
supply,
2. Open metering slide.
3. Place collecting vessel underneath.
4. Remove spreading discs.
5. Clean the outlet from below with a wooden pole or the
adjustment lever and push through the metering opening.
6. Remove any foreign objects in the hopper.
7. Install spreading discs, close metering slides.
The spreading discs do not turn or
stop suddenly after being turned
on.
When using a universal drive shaft with shear pin protection:
Check the shear pin protection, and replace if necessary
(see the universal drive shaft manufacturer's manual).
Fault Possible cause/action
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