Meridian Bulk Seed Tender Seed Express 225RST, Operator'S Manual

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6. PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 MACHINE BREAK-IN PERIOD
A special break-in procedure has been developed
to ensure the integrity of the seed tender when
firstputintoservice.FollowtheBeforeStarting
instructions and then follow the Inspections for 1/2,
5, and 10 Hours instructions at the appropriate
interval.
After completing these instructions, follow the
normal service schedule in the Maintenance
section and engine manual.
6.1.1 Before Starting
1. Read and follow the instructions in the Honda
®
engine and the Meridian Operator’s Manuals.
2. Review and follow the Pre-operation Checklist
before starting machine.
3. Initially check wheel bolt torque and then
again at 10, 25, and 50 miles. Refer to the
Wheel Bolt Torque Requirements section in
this manual for tightening instructions.
4. Start the engine and check the controls. Be
sure that they function properly.
6.1.2 Inspections for 1/2, 5, and 10
Hours
1.
Rechecktheengineandreductioncasefluid
levels.Refill,asrequired.
2. Recheck the tension and alignment of the
auger tube drive belt.
3. Recheck hardware and fasteners; frame to
trailer tie-downs, all fasteners, and wheel
bolts.Tightentotheirspecifiedtorque.
4. At 10 hours, change the engine oil with the
specifiedoil.
6.2 DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECK-
LIST
EfficientandsafeoperationoftheMeridianBulk
Seed Tender system requires that each operator
reads and follows the operating procedures and all
related safety precautions outlined in this section.
A pre-operational checklist is provided for the
operator. It is important for both personal safety
andmaintainingtheefficientoperationofthe
delivery system that this checklist be followed.
Before operating the delivery system and each
time thereafter, the following areas should be
checked:
1. Lubricate the machine, as outlined and shown
in the lubrication photos in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Follow the prescribed
schedule.
2.
Checktheenginefluidlevels,fuel,and
reduction case oil level. Add, as required.
IMPORTANT
The engine warranty is void if the engine is run
without oil.
3. Check the oil level in the engine’s centrifugal
clutch reduction case.
4. Check hardware and fasteners; seed tender
frame to trailer tie-downs, hitch bolts, trailer
hitch to trailer bolts, and all other fasteners.
Tightentotheirspecifiedtorque.
5. Make sure the wheel bolt lug nuts are tight.
6. Check the tires and ensure that they are
inflatedtotheirspecifiedpressure.
7. Remove all entangled material.
8. Visually inspect the auger, auger tube, and
delivery spout for damage.
9. Test the Break-Away brake unit and the trailer
brakes.
a. Make sure the trailer brakes are operating
properly.
b. Make sure the trip wire to the break-away
switch is connected to the tow vehicle.
c. Make sure the pin is correctly installed in
the break-away switch.
d. Press the Test button. The indicator
should illuminate green. If the red light
illuminates, the battery charge is low.
Refer to the Break-Away System in the
Maintenance section for instructions on
charging the battery.
10. Check the tension of the auger drive belt.
Follow the instructions in the manual to correct
the tension and/or alignment.