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

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10.2 LUBRICATION
Use the Service Checks information in the
Maintenance section to keep a record of all
scheduled maintenance.
1. Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature
grease or a multi-purpose lithium base grease
for the auger pivot hinge.
2. Use only a handheld grease gun for all greasing.
3.
Wipegreasefittingwithacleanclothbefore
greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
4. Replace and repair broken zerks immediately.
5. If zerks will not take grease, remove and clean
thepassageway.Replacefitting,ifnecessary.
10.2.1 Wheel Bearings
Each axle is equipped with a grease zerk under
the center dust cap of the wheel. Add grease
sparingly to the wheel bearings, using only wheel
bearing grease. The wheel bearings should be
repacked annually. Check for excessive end play
and tighten, if necessary.
IMPORTANT
Over-greasing wheel bearings can cause them to
overheat, resulting in damage and/or failure.
10.2.2 Auger Tube Pivot Shaft
Add grease to the pivot shaft hinge until it is forced
out of the joints annually or as needed.