Finn HydroSeeder TITAN280, Operator Instructions And Parts Manual

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
AFTER FIRST 4 TO 8 HOURS OF OPERATION
1. Check and adjust clutch. See clutch manual.
DAILY:
1. Cleaning the HydroSeeder
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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. While pointing discharge toward an open area, move discharge valve handle to DIS-
CHARGE position and engage (turn on) clutch. Allow to discharge until clear water is
coming out.
E. Move recirculation valve handle to RECIRCULATION and allow to run momentarily.
F. Disengage (turn off) clutch, idle the engine, move valve handle to DISCHARGE posi-
tion, move agitator handle to NEUTRAL, and turn off engine.
G. Always remove drain plug and allow the 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 the HydroSeeder
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, including the radiator, to remove any cor-
rosive materials.
J. If using lime, daily maintenance should be performed after every load.
K. Clean out extension hoses.
L. Make sure all tank vents are clean and open. Do not plug or cap.
2. Lubricating the HydroSeeder
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– See LUBRICATION AND FLUIDS CHART on pages 38 and
39.
NOTICE
Lubrication should be performed IMMEDIATELY AFTER cleaning of equipment. Engine not running.
A. Lubricate the agitator shaft bearings located on the outside front and rear of slurry tank.
B. Service the automatic pressure lubricator on pump as needed.
C. Check the engine oil and replenish when necessary. Change oil and filter after first 100
hours, then every 250 hours thereafter. Consult the Engine Operator’s Manual for the
correct grade of oil and the engine break-in procedure.
D. Lubricate the swivel on the discharge assembly and the swivel on the hose reel.
E. If equipped with the Air Flush Option, refer to the Air Flush System Manual.
WEEKLY OR EVERY 40 HOURS OF OPERATING TIME:
1. Clean the air cleaner following the instructions in the Engine Operator’s Manual.
2. Lubricate all the points on the HydroSeeder
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as outlined in DAILY. 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 clutch adjustment to ensure that it “snaps” in and out of engagement. Adjust the
clutch with the engine off.