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PRE-START CHECK
The following safety check should be made to ensure operator safety:
1. Check condition of all mounting hardware that secures the HydroSeeder® to
truck bed and frame rails.
2. Ensure that all guards are in place.
EQUIPMENT CHECK
WARNING
Equipment check should be made with the engine OFF and all rotating parts stopped.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
1. See that TOOL KIT contains all the prescribed items. See PARTS MANUAL.
2. Inspect the slurry tank for foreign objects. See steps 2 and 3 in section IV. MAINTENANCE
of the HYDROSEEDER® SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION on page 4.
3. Check fuel level. Fill if necessary.
4. Check hydraulic oil level and fill if necessary. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM on page 23 for oil
specifications.
5. Check engine oil level and fill if necessary. For oil type, refer to the engine manual.
6. Inspect air cleaner for dust and dirt. Clean if necessary.
7. Secure the tank drain plug in the drain pipe, located in the center of the bumper.
8. Check to be certain that the pump drain plug is in place.
9. Lubricate equipment – See LUBRICATION AND FLUIDS CHART on page 21.
A. Each lubrication point on the machine is marked with a decal.
B. Check automatic pressure lubricator at pump. If the stem is fully extended, with thumb
nut all the way up, the automatic pressure lubricator contains
lubricant. If not, lubricant must be replaced by the following
procedure:
1. Turn thumb nut (Figure 1) clockwise until stem rises to max-
imum height.
2. Remove cap (Figure 1) and fill cap with sodium- (water sol-
uble) base grease (FINN part number 000698). Do not use
lithium-base (chassis lube) grease.
3. Replace cap.
4. Turn thumb nut (Figure 1) counterclockwise until thumb nut
is at the top of the stem. The spring and pressure disc in
the automatic pressure lubricator forces the grease, under
pressure, to the pump seal.
Thumb Nut
Stem
Stem
Cap
Cap
Spring
Spring
Pressure Disk
Pressure Disk
Grease
Grease
Thumb Nut
Figure 1
Automatic Pressure
Lubricator