9. Troubleshooting
Wallenstein manure spreaders are simple and reliable machines
that requires minimal maintenance.
The following table provides possible causes and solutions for
some of the common problems you may encounter.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after
you read through this troubleshooting section, please call your
local dealer, distributor, or Wallenstein. Before you call, have
the serial number for your manure spreader handy. For more
information, see
Serial Number Location on page 5
Problem
Cause
Solution
Beater bar does not turn.
Obstruction.
Clear debris from the beater-bar paddle area.
PTO is not engaged.
Engage the PTO.
Drive belt is too loose.
Adjust or replace the drive belts.
Slow spreading or no
spreading.
Engine speed is too slow.
Set the tractor throttle to 540 rpm.
Apron-drive speed is set too slow.
Increase the apron-drive speed.
Apron chain is frozen to the floor.
Use hot water to free the apron-drive chain. Always make sure that the
apron-drive chain is not frozen before starting the PTO.
Apron chain is broken or is off the sprockets.
Repair the chain and adjust the tension.
Drive chain is broken or is off the sprocket.
Repair the chain and adjust the tension.
Drive belt is slipping.
Adjust or replace the drive belts.
Unusual vibration while
operating.
A beater-bar paddle is broken or missing.
Replace broken or missing beater-bar paddles.
PTO driveline is out of phase.
Align the PTO driveline.
Debris in the beater-bar paddles.
Clean the beater-bar paddles and check for frozen debris.
Beater-bar and apron drive
control is not working.
Return spring is weak.
Replace the return spring.
Speed-control mechanism is dirty.
Clean and lubricate the speed-control mechanism.
The rope is broken.
Replace the rope.
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Manure Spreader
Troubleshooting
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