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Routing Service and Maintenance
Tools Needed
- Metric sockets
- Metric wrenches
- Philips and flat screwdriver
- 1/4 nut driver
- Hose cutter
- 5/32 & 3/16 Allen wrenches
- Pliers
- Utility knife
- Bleach or OxiClean
- Dishwasher soap
Maintenance
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Daily Maintenance
- Flush with clean water for 15 Min. daily when finished with harvester for the day.
- Filters
– Clean pre-filter on top of applicator and tower filters daily with compressed air.
- Tubes
– Check hose between tower and tip weekly for damage or wear.
- Screens
– Clean screens daily with hot water or as necessary.
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Yearly Maintenance
- Squeeze tube
– Replace squeeze tube at the beginning of each season (002-9011
2 feet).
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To replace the squeeze tube; the four front screws need to be removed from the pump.
Remove the old tube and place one side of the tube through the top hole leaving an 8-
inch section out of the tube. Use the supplied key to gently roll the tube into the pump
and though the opposite top opening. Reinstall the four screws and install on the motor.
- Tip
– Replace tip and screens at the beginning of each season.
- Check calibration.
- Remove foam filters and wash with a warm soap solution. Let filters air dry before
reassembling.
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Compressor Maintenance
Check the air pressure reading on the gauge. Make sure the gauge goes back to Zero. If the
pressure seems low or the compressor sounds under a load, remove the four Allen head bolts
from the compressor head and remove the top section.
Be careful not to lose the washer shims under the center reed plate. Wash the two filters in
warm water, dry, and replace. Re-install the top section. If filters are not cleanable or o-ring is
damaged, replace those parts.
Keep in mind that the voltage on a bench test may vary from
the harvester’s voltage. This will affect the pressure reading. Pressure on a bench test
with 12Volts should be around 25PSI.
-Winter Storage
1. Clean C500 tubes (See CLEANING THE C500 TUBES).
2. Run Unit for 5 minutes at 400 ton/hr with the tank empty.
3. Remove back cover and look for trapped fluid in the lines. Remove and drain lines if fluid is
present.
4. Apply Di-Electric grease to all plugs on the tower, cables, and control box.
5. Put control in a clean dry place.
6. Do not use automotive or RV style antifreeze for winterizing
