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5.1 MAINTENANCE PLAN - Summary table
INTERVAL
WHEN THE MACHINE lS NEW
AT THE BIGINNING OF
THE SEEDING SEASON
EVERY 8 WORKING HOURS
EVERY 50 WORKING HOURS
EVERY FIVE YEARS
REST PERIODS
If these operations are done carefully, it will be to the total advantage of the user because when work is recommenced, he will fi nd the
equipment in perfect conditions.
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USE AND MAINTENANCE
- Grease all parts indicated by transfer nr. 14 ('GRASE') at page 47 of this leafl et.
- After the fi rst hours of work check that all the bolts are still tight.
- Check the tightness of the bolts on the seed coulters.
- Operate the empty seeding machine, the air-fl ow frees the pipes from condensation and
removes eventual impurities (Fig. 78).
- Make sure that the metering unit can rotate without excessive efforts. Check the bearings,
if necessary.
- Grease all parts indicated by transfer nr. 14 ('GRASE') at page 47 of this leafl et.
- Check that all the bolts are still tight.
- Grease the coulter elements (Fig. 77).
- Grease the screws on the centrals crank (1, Fig. 79).
- Clean the distributor carefully and thoroughly (see cap 4.4).
- Thoroughly clean the entire distribution head (Fig. 80) as follows:
• loosen and remove the wing nuts;
• remove the cover on the distributor;
• clean metal parts with a brush and plastic parts with a cloth;
• put the cover back in place and close it with the wing nuts..-
- Grease the coulter elements (Fig. 77).
- Check that all the bolts are still tight.
- Grease the row marker arm pin (Fig. 81).
- Lubricate the screws on the crank of the seed covering harrow with mineral oil (2, Fig. 79).
- To replace all the tubes of the hydraulic systems.
At the end of the season, or if a long period of rest is foreseen it is advisable to:
1) Carefully empty all the seed from the hopper and distribution ass'y.
2) Wash the equipment with a lot of water, especially the tanks of the chemical substances,
and than dry them. Clean the electrical components only with a dry cloth.
2) Carefully check for worn or damaged parts and replace then where required.
3) Firmly tighten all screws and bolts.
4) Apply lubricant to all unpainted parts.
5) Protect the equipment with a (nylon) cover.
6) Then position it stably in a dry place out of the reach of unauthorized people.
ATTENTION: Store the equipment in a dry and indoor place. Should this not be possi-
ble, it is RECOMMENDED to cover it with a rubber cloth paying attention to the electric
devices.
It is advisable to proceed with the following inspections before the machine is set at work
again:
- Check the greasing points and add grease if required.
- Check all bolts and tighten them if necessary..
fi g. 77
fi g. 78
fi g. 80
TYPE OF WORK
fi g. 79
2
fi g. 81
1
cod. G19503391