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8300 Liquid Fertilizer Applicator 19 FAST AG Solutions
3.3 Break-In
Perform the following steps on a new applicator:
After 1 hour of operation:
1. Tighten all wheel lugs to 265 lb/ft of torque.
2. Tighten all other fasteners and hardware to
required torque.
3. Check that no chemical or hydraulic lines are
being pinched or crimped. Re-route as required.
4. Check that all coulters, nozzles and placement
components are clean and working properly.
Clean as required.
5. Check that metering pump is functioning properly.
Adjust as required.
6. Lubricate all grease fittings.
After 5 hours of operation:
1. Tighten all wheel lugs to 265 lb/ft of torque.
After 10 hours of operation:
1. Tighten all fasteners and hardware to required
torque.
2. Check chemical and hydraulic line routing.
3. Check that all placement components are clean
and working properly.
After 50 hours of operation:
1. Tighten all wheel lugs to 265 lb/ft of torque.
2. Then follow normal servicing and maintenance
schedule as defined in Maintenance Section.
3.4 Pre-Operation Checklist
Efficient and safe operation of the FAST AG Solutions
Liquid Fertilizer Applicator requires that each operator
reads and understands 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 and maintaining
the good mechanical condition of the applicator that
this checklist be followed.
Before operating applicator, check the following items:
1. Lubricate machine per schedule outlined in “Main-
tenance Section”.
2. Use only a tractor of adequate power and weight
to operate applicator. See Section 3.5.1 for recom-
mendations.
3. Be sure that machine is properly attached to trac-
tor. Be sure that a mechanical retainer is installed
through drawbar pin and safety chain is installed.
4. Inspect all hydraulic lines, hoses, fittings and cou-
plers for tightness.
5. Check tires and verify they are inflated to specified
pressure.
6. Calibrate applicator if at start of season or a new
applicator rate is being used.
7. Check condition and routing of all fluid hoses and
lines. Be sure that all lines are routed in large
arcs. Replace any that are damaged. Re-route
those that are rubbing, pinched or crimped.
8. Check placement components. Remove and
replace any that are worn.
9. Remove all entangled material.
10. Raise tool bar and turn metering pump slightly.
Check that there is liquid coming out of each noz-
zle. Unplug or connect lines as required. Replace
any nozzles that are plugged.