Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication
NTS2507, NTS2509, & NTS2511 s/n+ 2019+ NTS Seeder 313-900M
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Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life
of any implement. Check all bolts for tightness after
several hours of operation. Replace worn, damaged, or
illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your
Great Plains dealer. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown
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Allow only persons to perform maintenance on this
implement who have been properly trained in its safe
operation.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
•
Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
Roller Chains & Sprockets
Refer to Figure 8-1 & Figure 8-2 on page 56:
Your drive system uses standard #40 roller chain and is
designed for low maintenance.
General Chain & Sprocket Maintenance
1.
Inspect all chains and sprockets for wear and replace
as needed.
2.
Clean and lubricate all roller chains with chain
lubricant as needed.
All Seeds Drive Chains #3, #6, & #9
Refer to Figure 8-1:
1.
Check tension of chain (#3). If needed loosen 3/8"-16
locknut (#1) and adjust idler sprocket (#2) to tighten/
loosen chain (#3).
2.
Tighten locknut (#1) to the correct torque.
3.
Check chain (#3) to ensure it is not over-tightened.
4.
Check tension of chain (#6). If needed loosen 3/8"-16
locknut (#4) and adjust sprocket (#5) to tighten/
loosen chain (#6).
Grass & Small Seed Standard Sprockets & Chains
Figure 8-1
5.
Tighten locknut (#3) to the correct torque.
6.
Check chain (#6) to ensure it is not over-tightened.
7.
Check tension of chain (#9). If needed loosen 3/8"-16
locknut (#7) and adjust sprocket (#8) to tighten/
loosen chain (#9).
8.
Tighten locknut (#4) to the correct torque.
9.
Check chain (#9) to ensure it is not over-tightened.
Grass Seeds Standard Chains #12
Refer to Figure 8-1:
1.
Check tension of chain (#12). If needed loosen
3/8"-16 GR5 bolt (#10) and adjust sprocket (#11) to
tighten/loosen chain (#12).
2.
Tighten bolt (#10) to the correct torque.
3.
Check chain (#12) to ensure it is not over-tightened.
Small Seeds Drive Chain #15
Refer to Figure 8-1:
1.
Check tension of chain (#15). If needed, loosen
3/8"-16 locknut (#13) and adjust sprocket (#14) to
tighten/loosen chain (#15).
2.
Tighten locknut (#13) to the correct torque.
3.
Check chain (#15) to ensure it is not over-tightened.
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Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication