Section VI. TROUBLESHOOTING
This section provides information useful in diagnosing
Each malfunction stated is followed by a list of probable
causes of the trouble. The corrective action
and correcting unsatisfactory operation or failure of the
spreader and its components. Malfunctions which may
recommended is described opposite the probable cause.
occur are listed in chart 2-1.
Chart 2-1. Troubleshooting.
Malfunction
Probable cause
Corrective action
1. Roller does not operate
a.
Chain broken
a.
b.
Chain off sprocket
b.
c.
Chain broken on traction drive
c.
axle.
2. Traction wheels binding
a
Pillow block bearings stuck.
a.
b.
Chain in chain drive transmission
b
broken.
3. Transport wheel binding
Bearing not turning freely.
Replace wheel bearing (para
4. Gate does not open
a.
Foreign matter holding gate.
a.
Clean out gate opening (para
b.
Gate bent or broken.
b.
Section VII. MAINTENANCE OF AGGREGATE SPREADER
2-12. General
c. Cleaning.
Clean the metal components in
This section provides repair instruction for all items
cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
which are the responsibility of organizational
d. Inspection. Inspect the assembly as described
maintenance as authorized by the maintenance
in table 2-2. Visually inspect bearings for wear.
allocation chart.
c. Repair or Replacement. Repair or replace
defective components.
If bearings are worn
2-13. Transport Wheel Assembly
excessively, replace them.
a. Removal. Remove the wheel assembly as
f. Reassembly. Reassemble the wheel assembly
in the reverse order of the disassembly.
b. Disassembly. Disassemble the wheel assembly
g. Installation.
Install the wheel assembly as
2-6