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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
WEEKLY OR EVERY 40 HOURS OF OPERATION
1. Clean the air cleaner following the instructions in the engine operator’s manual.
2. Lubricate all the points on the HydroSeeder
®
as outlined in DAILY section of the
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE section and the LUBRICATION AND FLUIDS CHART
section. Additionally, lubricate the four grease fittings on the clutch/pump.
3. Check the level in the hydraulic oil reservoir; maintain level at sight gauge.
4. Check the pump clutch adjustment to ensure that it “snaps” in and out of engagement.
Adjust the pump clutch with the engine off.
5. Check the anti freeze in the radiator.
6. Inspect the slurry tank for build-up of residue in the suction area and clear if necessary.
7. Check and clean engine radiator fins. Flush with clear, low-pressure water and blow dry
with compressed air. Do NOT use high-pressure water spray.
8. Check pivoting hose reel swivel bolt and replace bolts if any show signs of wear.
SEASONAL AND WINTER STORAGE MAINTENANCE
1. Drain the slurry tank of all water, prior to storage, and leave the drain plug uninstalled.
2. If possible, cover machine with tarp or park inside of an enclosure.
3. Store the HydroSeeder
®
with all slurry valve handles in the open position. To prevent
damage from freezing, it is advisable to remove all slurry valves and store in a heated
area.
4. Pour 1 quart (0.95 L) of mineral oil or environmentally safe lubricant into the pump housing
and spin pump by hand to prevent rust in the pump. Remove drain plug.
5. Chip and steel brush any interior rust spots in the slurry-tank and touch up with paint. See
Numbers 2 and 3 in IV. MAINTENANCE of the HYDROSEEDER® SAFETY SUMMARY
SECTION.
6. Lubricate all fittings.
7. Check anti freeze in radiator.
8. Lubricate equipment again just prior to putting into operation after having been in storage.
10. Change hydraulic oil and filter. (500 hours)
11. Disconnect battery cables. In cold weather, remove battery and store it in a safe, warm
place.
12. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The hydraulic system on your FINN HydroSeeder® is designed to give trouble-free service,
if maintained as required. The most important areas of maintenance are the hydraulic oil and
filtration. The reservoir holds 22 gallons (83 L) of Mobil DTE-10 Excel 32 or equivalent hydraulic
oil. The hydraulic oil should be replaced per the lubrication schedule or if the oil becomes milky
or gives off a burnt odor. The hydraulic oil filter must be replaced on schedule with a 25 micron
absolute filter (FINN part number 008703). The hydraulic system relief is factory-set at 2,800 psi
(19,305 kPa).
