John Deere dealer or call the John Deere Customer Product Compatibility Contact Center at 1-888-867-2238 for assistance. This attachment is compatible with John Deere Gator™️ Warranty information for this John Deere attachment can Utility Vehicles. Contact your John Deere dealer for be found in the warranty that came with your John Deere specific utility vehicle compatibility information.
• WARNING; The signal word WARNING indicates a machine is only equipped with one of these types of hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in labels. death or serious injury. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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Keep hands, feet and clothing away • Disconnect power before servicing • CAUTION AVOID INJURY AND READ OPERATOR MANUAL BEFORE USE Never remove spreader with material in hopper • Maximum weight capacity 240 lb. • LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
Refer to vehicle OM for ballasting. Practice Safe Maintenance • Only qualified, trained adults should service this machine. • Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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Read the instructions, precautions, and warnings on the container label before opening. Use the product strictly according to label directions for specific applications, in the amounts specified, at the times specified and only when needed. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
Assembly Parts in Kit Parts not shown to scale Description Letter Spreader Hitch Mount Hopper Cover Shown Spreader Harness Shown 1/2 in. x 1-1/2 in. Flange Bolts Shown Receptacle Dust Cap Shown LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
Connect hitch mount (A) to the spreader using four 1/2 clips (D). in. x 1- 1/2 in. flange bolts (B). For use with 835/865 Gator, remove CAN termination plug (C) from spreader harness and replace with receptacle dust cap (D).
Press to increase the speed of the spinner/ Variable speed spinner for spread width control auger. MENU Menu Press to enter the Adjustable spread pattern for various materials Button menu. Barrier shield Detailed error/diagnostic message LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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NOTE: In order to control the Gate/Vibe motor the Exit, go back to main menu. Spinner/Auger must be active, if it is not active the • Gate/Vibe label state will blink indicating the motor is disabled. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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Ensure that all harnesses are installed correctly, and connectors are fully seated. Ensure that the status light on the motor controller is green. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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Moving the fins corrects most pattern issues without having to sacrifice spinner speed. All adjustments must be made on pavement and positions noted for future reference. Incorporate adjustments into your normal calibration process. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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88. Other Important Information: 1 acre is equal to 43,560 sq. ft. Ground speed is import- ant to keep in mind when doing calculations, convert miles-per-hour to feet-per-minute. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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Operation LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
Clear away any material from the controller. • Inspect electrical connections for debris and clean • before connecting. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
3. Lift Lock bar (A) and slide implement outwards. 4. Lift away the implement. Storage Wash spreader and allow to dry. Apply dielectric grease on all the electrical connections to prevent corrosion. Cover spreader and store. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
Reduce the module’s exposure to low temperatures to Fault -30C allow its internal temperature to rise above -30C. The module must be power cycled to recover from a low temperature fault. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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Reduce the load on the spinner or clear the jam before power cycling the module to recover from the over current fault. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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8V. Note Warning voltage below 9V that the Control Module low voltage warning is not the same as the Display Module low voltage warning. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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Motor Driver 2 FET spreader with an internal FET temperature between 65C and 75C 6207 Overtemp temperature above but will stop operating the spreader if the internal FET temperature Warning rises above 75C. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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The module will not operate if the software does not load the proper 6401 Type Memory stored in memory is spreader type from internal memory. Power cycle the module. If the Corruption not valid error is still active contact Superior Tech for support. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
CAN- pin 5 CAN+ pin 6 No Connect Control Module Output Terminals Spinner Motor Negative Spinner Motor Positive Battery Negative Battery Positive Gate Actuator Negative Gate Actuator Positive No Connect No Connect LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
Ratio Spread Width Up to 25 ft (7.6 m) Electric Actuator Type 12V DC Linear Current Draw 1.5 Amps Dimensions Length 30” Width 30” Height 32” Weight Empty 89 lb (20 kg) LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
Refer to your attachment and machine operator manuals. In North America or Canada, call John Deere Special Services at 1-888-867-2238 and provide product serial number (if available) and model number. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
1811 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. If you have any questions or concerns with the assembly, installation, or operation of this attachment, see your local John Deere dealer or call Superior Tech at 1-888-867-2238 for assistance. LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER...
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