Gaspardo PENTA PE Series, Use And Maintenance

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USE AND MAINTENANCE
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5.0 MAINTENANCE
Here follows a list of various maintenance operations to be carried
out periodically. Lowered operating costs and a longer lasting
seeding machine depend, among others, on the methodical and
constant observation of mese rules.
CAUTION
- The maintenance periods listed in this booklet are only indi-
cative and are for on normal conditions on use, therefore be
varied depending the kind of service, the more or less dusty
surroundings, seasonal factors, etc. For more serious
conditions of service, maintenance will logically be done more
often.
- Before injecting grease, the nipples must be cleaned to avoid
mud, dustand foreign bodies from mixing with the grease,
otherwise they will reduce or even annul the effect of the
lubrication.
ATTENTION
- Always keep oils and grease out of reach of children.
- Always read warnings and precautions indicated on the
containers carefully.
- Avoid skin-contact.
- After use wash the equipment thoroughly.
- Treat the used oils and polluting liquids in conformity with
the laws in force.
5.0.1 WHEN THE MACHINE lS NEW
- After the first hours of work check that all the bolts are still tight.
5.0.2 AT THE BIGINNING OF THE SEEDING SEASON
- Operate the empty seeding machine, the air-flow frees the pipes
from condensation and removes eventual impurities.
5.0.3 EVERY 20/30 WORKING HOURS
- Check the tightness of the bolts on the listers.
- Grease the transmission chains.
- Lubricate the row marker discs and the arm of the seed cover
harrow.
- Check the fan-belt tension
- Lubricate the power take-off regularly, according to the
instructions of the manufacturer.
- Lubricate the transmission oscillating arm, at least once a year.
5.0.4 EVERY 50 WORKING HOURS
- Clean the distributor carefully and thoroughly.
- Grease the row marker arm pin.
- Grease the folding arm supports of the frame.
5.0.5 EVERY SIX MONTHS
- Grease the drive wheel bearings.
- Grease the bevel gear pair of the Cardan shaft.
5.0.6 EMPTYING THE HOPPER
To empty the hopper of all remaining seeds, proceed as follows:
a)
put a bag or a container under the discharge hatch of the
dosing apparatus, and then unscrew the knob (A Fig. 46) to
discharge the hopper contents through the hatch (B). Lastly,
open the discharge hatch (C Fig. 46) by unscrewing the wing
nut (D Fig. 46) to empty the remaining contents of just the
doser;
or,
b)
Remove the bend under the injecting tube, and then attach
the collecting tube supplied with the machine (A Fig. 47) in
the same position and place a collecting container at the
other end of the tube; turn the transmission wheel in the
direction of travel using the handle.
By doing so, any small remainder of seeds can easily and
completely be removed from the hopper. It is recommended to
turn the small paddle wheel of the distributor, to remove any final
residue. Once this operation has been completed, shut the
discharging door again by fastening the wing nut.
5.0.7 SETTING ASIDE
At the end of the season, or if a long period of rest is for seen it is
advisable:
1) Carefully empty all the seed from the hopper and distribution
assÕy.
2) Wash the equipment with a lot of water, especially the tanks,
and than dry them.
3) Carefully check worn or damaged parts and replace if
necessary.
4) Tighten all screws and bolts.
5) Grease the dnve chains, oil all the drive chains, spread
lubricant on all the parts not painted.
6) Protect the equipment with a (nylon) cover.
7) Then put it in a dry place, do not move it and where it is out of
reach of un authorized people.
If these operations are done carefully, it will be to the total
advantage of the user because when work is recommenced, he
will find the equipment in perfect conditions.
fig. 47
A
fig. 46
B
A
D C