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Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication
NTS2607, NTS2609, & NTS2611 No-Till Seeder 329-141M
9/10/20
Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication
Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life
of any implement. Check all bolts for tightness after
several hours of operation. Replace worn, damaged, or
illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your
Land Pride dealer. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
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:
•
Always shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before servicing,
adjusting, cleaning, or maintaining this implement.
•
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 the
•
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.
Roller Chains & Sprockets
Your drive system uses standard #40 roller chain and is
designed for low maintenance.
General Chain & Sprocket Maintenance
1. Inspect all chains and sprockets for wear and replace
as needed.
2. Clean and lubricate all roller chains with chain
lubricant as needed.
All Seeds Drive Chains #3, #6, & #9
Refer to Figure 8-1:
1. Check tension of chain (#3). If needed loosen 3/8"-16
locknut (#1) and adjust idler sprocket (#2) to tighten/
loosen chain (#3).
2. Tighten locknut (#1) to the correct torque.
3. Check chain (#3) to ensure it is not over-tightened.
4. Check tension of chain (#6). If needed loosen 3/8"-16
locknut (#4) and adjust sprocket (#5) to tighten/
loosen chain (#6).
All Seeds, Grass Seeds, & Small Seed Chain
Figure 8-1
5. Tighten locknut (#4) to the correct torque.
6. Check chain (#6) to ensure it is not over-tightened.
7.
Check tension of chain (#9). If needed loosen 3/8"-16
locknut (#7) and adjust sprocket (#8) to tighten/
loosen chain (#9).
8. Tighten locknut (#7) to the correct torque.
9. Check chain (#9) to ensure it is not over-tightened.
Grass Seeds Drive Chain #12
Refer to Figure 8-1:
1. Check tension of chain (#12). If needed loosen
3/8"-16 GR5 bolt (#10) and adjust sprocket (#11) to
tighten/loosen chain (#12).
2. Tighten bolt (#10) to the correct torque.
3. Check chain (#12) to ensure it is not over-tightened.
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GRASS SEEDS DRIVE SPROCKET
SMALL SEEDS
LOCK IN/OUT
DRIVE SPROCKET
ALL SEEDS LOCK IN/OUT
DRIVE SPROCKET