Lit. No. 95748/95749, Rev. 04 25 January 1, 2017
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Suggested Solution
Conveyor chain not moving.
Spinner is turning.
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. Sprocket is not secured to motor
shaft.
2. Replace set screw if missing or
damaged. Replace sprocket if
damaged.
3. Sprocket is not secured to gear box
shaft.
3. Replace damaged or missing key.
Replace sprocket if damaged.
4. Gear box is damaged. 4. Replace gear box if output shaft does
not turn when input shaft turns.
5. Conveyor rollers are not secured to
shafts.
5. Replace missing cap screws and nuts.
Replace shafts or rollers if damaged.
6. Conveyor belt is loose or damaged. 6. Adjust belt tension. Replace belt if
damaged.
7. Conveyor belt is not aligned. 7. Align belt to ride centered on rollers.
8. Conveyor belt shaft bearings are
seized or otherwise damaged.
8. Grease or replace bearings.
Material in hopper does not ow.
Conveyor belt and spinner are
moving.
Unplug the spreader harness and tag out, if required,
before performing any of the following repairs.
1. Feed gate is closed. 1. Open feed gate fully, then adjust to
desired opening size.
2. Obstruction in hopper. 2. Clear obstruction.
3. Material bridged. 3. Clear the bridge.