Faults and possible causes 9
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Blockage of the metering
openings due to: Fertiliser
clumps, damp fertiliser, miscel-
laneous impurities (leaves,
straw, sack residues)
Clogging
1. Park tractor, remove igniti-
on key, disconnect the po-
wer supply,
2. Open metering slide.
3. Place collecting vessel un-
derneath.
4. Remove spreading discs.
5. Clean the outlet from be-
low with a wooden pole or
the adjustment lever and
push through the metering
opening.
6. Remove any foreign ob-
jects in the hopper.
7. Install spreading discs, clo-
se metering slides.
The spreading discs do not
turn or stop suddenly after
being turned on.
When using a transmission
with shear bolt clutch
The shear pin is defective.
Check the shear pin pro-
tection, and replace if
necessary (see the univer-
sal drive shaft manufactu-
rer's manual).
Fault Possible cause Measure