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IMPORTANT:
The subsequent instructions and recommendations should also be applied after the first 5 hours of work after
commissioning the machine.
10.6 Maintenance
- Visually inspect all bolts and nuts, retighten any bolts/nuts that need tightening.
- Check that the seeding ploughshare is correctly positioned on the disc. See Chapter 6.5.
- Check that the cleaning wheel is correctly adjusted against the disc. See Chapter 6.6.
- Check and tighten all wheel nuts.
- Check the tyre pressure.
10.6.1 Daily maintenance and care
- Visually inspect all parts for damage, replace damaged components if necessary.
- Visually inspect all bolts and nuts, retighten any bolts/nuts that need tightening.
- Lubricate the opener disc hub with 1-2 bursts (maximum) of a grease gun every 12 working hours (excessive
lubrication will cause the seals to be dislodged from their housing).
10.6.2 Annual maintenance
- Lubricate the opener disc hub with 2 bursts (maximum) of a grease gun every 12 working hours (excessive lubrication
will cause the seals to be dislodged from their housing). It is best to lubricate the hub just before finishing seeding to
allow the lubricant to diffuse into the hub-bearing assembly.
- Adjust the position of the seeding ploughshare. If there is excessive wear, replace it if necessary.
- Check the condition of the opener discs. When the discs reach a diameter of 425mm, it is necessary to replace them.
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