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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
AFTER FIRST 4 TO 8 HOURS OF OPERATION
1. Check and adjust clutch. See CLUTCH MAINTENANCE SECTION.
2. Torque wheel lugs. Torque again after 7 days (Trailer Option only).
DAILY
1. Cleaning the HydroSeeder
®:
A. Fill slurry tank to center of agitator shaft with clean water.
B. Move agitator lever to full speed to flush off inside of tank top and walls.
C. Remove discharge nozzle and gasket from discharge boom.
D. With the engine at low idle, aim the discharge hose or boom toward an open area,
move discharge valve handle to discharge position and engage (turn on) the slurry
pump clutch. Allow to discharge until clear water is coming out.
Do NOT engage the slurry pump clutch above 1000 RPMs or damage
to the slurry pump clutch will occur.
E. Move recirculation valve handle to recirculation and allow to run momentarily.
F. Disengage (turn off) the slurry pump clutch, idle the engine, move valve handle to
DISCHARGE position, move agitator handle to NEUTRAL, and turn off the engine.
G. Always remove drain plug and allow tank to drain.
H. In freezing weather, leave main tank drain plug out and remove pump drain plug.
Move all slurry valves to open position.
I. Wash the outside of HydroSeeder
®
, including radiator, to remove any corrosive
materials.
J. If using lime – DAILY maintenance should be performed after every load.
K. Clean out extension hoses.
L. Replace coupler gasket before reinstalling discharge nozzle onto remote valve
coupler.
2. Lubricating the HydroSeeder
.
(see LUBRICATION AND FLUIDS CHART).
Lubrication should be performed IMMEDIATELY AFTER cleaning of the
equipment, making sure the engine is NOT running. Failure to comply
could result in minor or moderate personal injury. Failure to comply could also result in
product or property damage.
A. Lubricate agitator shaft bearings located on the outside front and rear of slurry
tank.
B. Service automatic pressure lubricator on pump as needed. See EQUIPMENT
CHECK SECTION.
C. Check the engine oil and replenish when necessary. Change oil and filter after first
50 hours then every 200 hours thereafter. Consult the engine operator’s manual for
the correct grade of oil and the engine break-in procedure.
Change engine oil and fi lter at least once annually even if the
250 hours have not been met.
D. Lubricate swivels on discharge assembly.
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