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Maintenance and Lubrication
Great Plains
| 401-647M | 2019-06-11
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Fertilizer System Maintenance
With proper attention to maintenance, end of day
clean-out, end of season clean-out and winterization,
you can substantially increase the life and reliability of
your fertilizer system. Protect the pump, clean the tanks,
strainers, lines and nozzles, and you can avoid costly
and time-consuming repairs at the next season.
Fertilizers are usually highly corrosive to metals other
than stainless steel. Suspension fertilizers can clog
system components in storage.
1. Flush entire system with clean water. Do this at the
field last treated, or other location complaint with
chemical supplier cleanup instructions.
2. Remove end caps from booms and flush booms out
with water. Drain and replace end caps.
3. Remove strainer and drain it out. Drain all lines and
tanks completely to prevent freezing damage.
4. Cap or plug inlet line to tractor.
5. Flush pump per pump supplier manual. Fill pump
with RV antifreeze and cap off.
6. Wash all spilled fertilizer off the planter.
Possible Chemical Hazard:
Wear proper protective equipment as required by chemical
manufacturer. Avoid prolonged breathing of chemical fumes.
Wear respirator as required by chemical manufacturer. Some
chemicals will cause serious burns, lung damage, and death.
Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Seek medical assistance
immediately if accident occurs. Know what to do in case of an
accident.
