17
CLEANING
After Each Use
Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt,
grass, crop residue, etc. from machine.
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
Replace any safety decals that are damaged,
missing, or not legible.
Periodic or Before Extended Storage
Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt,
grass, crop residue, etc. from machine.
Remove the remaining debris with a low-
pressure washer spray:
1.
Be careful when spraying near scratched or
torn safety decals or near edges of decals as
water spray can peel decal off surface.
2.
Be careful when spraying near chipped or
scratched paint as water spray may lift paint.
3.
If a pressure washer is used, follow the
advice of the pressure washer manufacturer.
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
Check all hardware and ensure proper torque is
present.
Sand down scratches and the edges of area of
missing parts and coat with First Products spray
paint of matching color
Replace any safety decals with that are missing
or not legible. See Safety Decals section for
location drawing.
Cover the seeder with supplied tarp when the
Multi-drill is being stored.
NOTE: Occasionally, it may be necessary to
lower the trough as illustrated in Figure 18 to
thoroughly clean all the moving components in
the hopper to promote easier calibration and
functionality in the future.
1.
Remove Seed Plates as explained in
previous section.
2.
Use the latches to lower and hold the trough
in place while using water or compressed air
to clean all moving parts and their
corresponding surfaces. If water is used do
not reassemble until everything is
thoroughly dry.
3.
It is best to use the latches on the front and
back to simultaneously lift the trough back
into place making sure not to pinch the Cut
Off Plate between the trough and the hopper.
4.
Install desired Seed Plates for future use.
Figure 15. Trough lowered and cleaned
