Troubleshooting; Machine Does Not Start; Spreading System Operates Incorrectly - Ferris Rover Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually
require that service be performed to allow it to continue to operating properly.
This troubleshooting guide lists the most common problems, their causes, and remedies.

Machine Does Not Start

FAILURE MODE
Machine does not start

Spreading System Operates Incorrectly

FAILURE MODE
Spreader pattern is uneven or spreader
does not operate.
CAUSE OF PROBLEM
The fuel level in the tank is low.
The fuel line is clogged.
The fuel tank has contamination.
The choke setting is incorrect.
CAUSE OF PROBLEM
The gate opening in the bottom of the
hopper is blocked.
The spread control baffle is positioned
incorrectly.
The input shaft of the platter gearbox is
not turning.
The platter is dirty, worn or damaged.
The platter clip is damaged or missing.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Add fuel to the fuel tank.
Clean the fuel line.
Clean out the fuel tank and add fresh
fuel.
Ensure that the choke setting is correct
for the starting conditions. Cold starts will
require the choke to be activated while
warm starts may not require the choke.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remove the material from the hopper
and dislodge any clumps around the
gate opening. Inspect the agitator
wire and make sure that it is not worn,
damaged, or missing.
Follow the procedure in
the Calibration section of this manual for
centering the spread pattern.
Make sure that the platter gear motor
spins freely by hand. Inspect the gear
motor fuse located under the console to
ensure it is not blown.
Inspect the platter and clean or replace if
necessary.
Inspect the platter spring clip on the
bottom of the platter. If it is damaged
or missing, the platter may not spin
even though the platter motor shaft is
rotating. Replace the platter spring clip if
necessary.
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