CrustBuster Speed King Seed Tote 4 Box, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is the key to the long life of any mechanical device.
Careful and systematic inspection of the Seed Tender will result in maximum, trouble-free service.
BELT REPLACEMENT ………
To replace the belt, cut it into and hand rotate the head roller until belt has been removed. Install
appropriate belt as outlined in assembly instructions.
(See page 6.)
HEAD ASSEMBLY TAKE-UP ………
After extended use, the belt may stretch to the point that there is not sufficient take-up in the head
assembly to tighten it. Obtain additional take-up by cutting a 6" to 8" section from the belt. A new
splice lacing may be ordered from your CrustBuster/Speed King distributor or from the factory.
PERIODIC CLEAN-OUT ………
Due to the characteristics of certain materials, residue sometimes collects between the tender belt
and the tube. Check the unit periodically for any material build up in this area. If residue appears
excessive, remove the tender belt and thoroughly wash the belt and tube. Allow belt and tube to dry
before reinstalling the belt.
When the Seed Tender is not being used, secure belt to the tube to prevent belt from flopping in the
wind, possibly breaking return idlers or ripping belt.
LUBRICATION ………
All bearings which are fitted with grease zerks should be lubricated at the conclusion of each
operating day. Before greasing the bearings, make certain the zerks are free of dirt, otherwise this
will be passed into the bearing race. If the unit will be out of service for a period of time, purge the
bearings.
BELT TRAINING PROCEDURE ………
A belt correctly installed and trained will run straight and true. The belt must run centered on all
terminal rollers, take-up rollers, and return idlers throughout the entire belt length.
Incorrect installation and training can result in severe edge damage, material spillage, material
leakage through the skirt rubber at the loading point, and excessive power demands. Material
spillage is the usual reason for belt carcass ruptures and pulley cover gouging and stripping, while
leakage at the skirt rubber results in excessive conveyor cover wear under the skirts.
ALIGNMENT ………
All rotating parts -head roller, tail roller, and return idlers- must be at a 90 degree angle to the
direction of belt travel, must be level, and the midpoint of each centered on a line when properly
aligned.
Alignment is checked by running a tight wire from the center of the head roller to the center of the
tail roller.
Level all rotating parts. If a part is not level, the belt will run to the lower side.
BELT SPLICING ………
A belt must not run out at the splice area. Runout will occur if the belt is not cut square or splice is
not installed square.
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