LOFTNESS FS 800, Owner'S Manual And Parts Book

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21 Fertilizer Spreader OM
General Maintenance
See “Maintenance Safety” on page 5 before
performing any service or maintenance on the fertilizer
spreader.
WARNING: Always shut down the tractor,
remove the ignition key, set the park brake
and remove the PTO shaft from the tractor
before performing any inspections or
maintenance.
To ensure efficient operation, you should inspect,
lubricate, and make necessary adjustments and repairs
at regular intervals. Parts that are starting to show
wear should be ordered ahead of time, before a costly
breakdown occurs and you have to wait for replacement
parts. Keep good maintenance records, and adequately
clean your spreader after each use.
Maintenance Schedule
H
O
U
R
S
SERVICE POINTS
SERVICE REQUIRED
C
H
E
C
K
C
L
E
A
N
C
H
A
N
G
E
G
R
E
A
S
E
A
D
J
U
S
T
O
I
L
Every
8
(or
after
each
use)
Machine
X
Loose Bolts
X X
Hoses and Wiring
X
Oil Leaks
X
Bearings (Line Shaft,
Spinner, Conveyor,
Ground Drive, Clip
Clutch, Metering Gate)
X
Chain Tension
X
PTO Shaft
X X
Every
50
V-Belt Tension
X
540/1000 RPM Belt X
Conveyor
X
Safety Labels X
Wheels and Tires
X
Every
60
Bearing Set Screws X X
Every
500
Wheel Bearings
X X
Jack
X
Fluids And Lubricants
CAUTION: Use proper safety procedures
when handling petroleum products including,
but not limited to, the use of rubber gloves
and eye protection.
Proper lubrication is important. Too little lubricant will
cause premature failure of a bearing. Too much lubrication
usually causes high operating temperature and early
failure of seals. Follow all lubrication instructions and
schedules included in this section.
1. Grease - Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature
grease with extreme-pressure (EP) rating. Also
acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium based
grease.
2. Brake System - Use DOT 3 brake fluid.
3. Storing Lubricants - Your machine can operate at
top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used. Use
clean containers to handle all lubricants. Store them
in an area protected from dust, moisture and other
contaminants.
Maintenance