Spreading operation113BAXISAXIS 20.1AXIS 20.2B.9 Faults and possible causesTroubleshooting requirements Switch off the PTO and the tractor engine and lock them to prevent unauthor-ised starting. Put down the machine on the ground.n WARNINGRisk of injury when rectifying faults inappropriatelyDelayed or incorrect repairs by unqualified personnel may result insevere personal injury as well as in damages to the machine andthe environment. Any faults occurring must be repaired immediately. Only carry out repairs yourself if you have the appropriatequalifications.NOTICEPlease take particular note of the warnings in chapter 3: Safety, page 5 and sec-tion C: Maintenance and repair, page 117, before rectifying faults.Fault Possible cause/actionUneven fertiliser distribution Remove clumps of fertiliser on spreading discs, spreadervanes and discharge ducts. Metering slides do not open completely. Check the func-tion of opening slides. Drop point incorrectly adjusted. Correct the setting.Too much fertiliser in the tractortrack Check spreader vanes and outlets and replace faultyparts immediately. The fertiliser has a smoother surface than the fertiliserthat was tested for the fertiliser chart. Select later droppoint setting (e.g. from 4 to 5). PTO speed too low. Correct speed.Too much fertiliser in the overlaparea The fertiliser has a rougher surface than the fertiliser thatwas tested for the fertiliser chart. Select earlier drop pointsetting (e.g. from 5 to 4). PTO speed too high. Correct speed.KDRCQWEMC
