Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
FPS48 Plot Ranger Food Plot Seeder 322-118M
12/7/18
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Maintenance
Proper service and adjustment are key to the long life of
any implement. With careful systematic inspection you
can avoid many costly repairs and downtime.
Torque all nuts to the torque value listed on page 32 after
the first initial 5 hours of field operation.
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment supported
by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can break,
hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls can be
actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Allow only persons to perform maintenance on this
implement who have been properly trained in its safe
•
Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting implement
back into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury
•
Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
Disc Gang Axle Nut Location
Figure 5-1
IMPORTANT:
Refer to Figure 5-1. Torque disc gang
axle nuts to 250 ft. lbs. after the first initial 5 hours of
operation. Failure to tighten the axle nuts may result
in the nut becoming loose or lost resulting in
possible damage to the axle and/or disc gang.
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Disc Gang
Axle Nut
Daily Operational Checks
1.
Clean unit of dirt and trash to minimize rusting and
wear.
2. Visually inspect all nuts for tightness. Torque loose
nuts to the torque value listed on page 32.
3. Inspect all bearings for wear. Replace any worn out
bearings.
4. Replace any decals that are worn or damaged.
5. Prior to operation, thoroughly lubricate the spin
spreader.
6. Check for proper operation of the spin spreader
mechanisms by running the machine at no-load for a
few minutes.
7.
Adjust the distributing assembly for spreading the
quantity desired and recheck adjustment accuracy.
8. All spreader parts must be cleaned properly after
every use to extend its life and efficiency. See
Clean the Spin Spreader
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Wear eye protection to prevent getting chemicals and/or
dirt in the eyes while cleaning the implement.
•
Wear proper protective clothing when servicing or
lubricating the spin seeder. Refer to chemical
manufacturers’ labels for specific clothing requirements.
Fertilizer is extremely corrosive and all remaining
particles include dust particles should be removed from
the spreader soon after application.
1.
Remove all product left in the holding tank.
2. Disconnect and store the spin controller in a dry
location.
3.
DO NOT wash feedgate with water.
Remove the
two screws from the bottom of the gate and slide the
gate forward until it drops off the unit. Be careful not
to lose the screws.
4. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the felt and remove
any dust from around the gear or on the felt.
5. Completely wash the rest of the spin spreader with
water and dry thoroughly.
6. Add a light coat of oil on all metal parts and motor to
help prevent rusting and corrosion.
7.
Reinstall the feedgate.
8. Store spin spreader and electrical controls in a
location that is sheltered from moisture.
IMPORTANT:
Remove spin controller and discharge
gate before washing the spin spreader.
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
