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6.2 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
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 Grease/Lubrication Location Diagram
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Follow the prescribed schedule.
2.
Checktheenginefluidlevels,fuel,and
crankcase oil. Add, as required.
IMPORTANT
The engine warranty is void if the engine is run
without oil.
3. Check hardware and fasteners; seed tender
frame to trailer tie-downs, hitch bolts, trailer
hitch to trailer bolts, and all other fasteners.
Tightentotheirspecifiedtorque.
4. Make sure the wheel bolt lug nuts are tight.
5. Check the tires and ensure that they are
inflatedtotheirspecifiedpressure.
6. Remove all entangled material.
7. Visually inspect the conveyor and frame for
damage.
8. 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.
9.
Checkthefluidlevelinthehydraulictank.Add
fluid,asneeded.
10.
Starttheengineandcheckthefilterstatus
indicator.Replacethefilterifindicated.
11. Check the tension of the delivery belt. Follow
the instructions in the manual to correct the
tension and/or alignment.
12. When the machine is operating, check the
alignment of the delivery belt. Follow the
instructions in the manual to correct the
tension and/or alignment.
Summary of Contents for SEED EXPRESS 240 RT
Page 1: ...FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF THE 240 RT 375 RT SEED EXPRESS ...
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Page 21: ...21 6 WARNING Fall Hazard 19939 7 WARNING Hot Surface 20088 8 WARNING Missing Shield 19937 ...
Page 22: ...22 4 SPECIFICATIONS 4 1 OVERALL 240RT SEED TENDER SPECIFICATIONS 6 AND 8 CONVEYORS ...
Page 23: ...23 4 2 OVERALL 375RT SEED TENDER SPECIFICATIONS 6 AND 8 CONVEYORS ...
Page 60: ...60 14 1 240RT SEED TENDER ...
Page 64: ...64 14 1 3 Side View Detail 240RT 82 69 6 44 77 30 31 35 16 78 4 5 78 75 75 56 7 7 53 76 89 ...
Page 66: ...66 14 1 5 Slide Gate Detail 240RT 49 61 36 66 29 86 85 18 ...
Page 69: ...69 NOTES ...
Page 70: ...70 14 2 375RT SEED TENDER ...
Page 73: ...73 14 2 2 Turret Detail Continued 375RT 7 12 19 13 64 10 11 36 6 23 9 16 48 65 13 46 86 86 ...
Page 76: ...76 14 2 5 Slide Gate Detail 375RT 4 35 51 22 21 3 85 ...
Page 79: ...79 NOTES ...
Page 80: ...80 14 3 CONVEYOR 6 80624 14 3 1 Pan Detail 14 3 2 Tube Detail 14 3 3 Discharge Hood Detail ...
Page 83: ...83 14 3 2 Tube Detail 21 13 12 13 13 37 1 35 1 36 1 13 29 30 13 83 ...
Page 85: ...85 NOTES ...
Page 86: ...86 14 4 CONVEYOR 8 80622 14 4 1 Pan Detail 14 4 2 Tube Detail 14 4 3 Discharge Hood Detail ...
Page 89: ...89 14 4 2 Tube Detail 37 40 39 24 24 22 37 38 37 2 58 59 24 24 24 ...
Page 92: ...92 14 5 1 Bumper Hitch Trailer A B C 5 6 11 22 21 10 23 24 1 5 19 13 20 9 7 15 7 4 4 ...
Page 93: ...93 14 5 2 Bumper Hitch Trailer D 12 18 17 2 8 3 16 2 25 18 17 12 26 14 ...
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