Cleaning and care
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning
A high-pressure cleaner, for example, can be used to clean the machi-
ne. Never point the water jet directly at the stickers or type plate.
Note the following information on cleaning
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Never use high pressure to clean the bearings. Casing, fittings and
ball bearings are not waterproof.
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Never spray the granule distributor with water
Remove soil rests
> Remove soil residue and large clods of earth from the machine
Seed hopper
> Empty all seed hoppers
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Chapter »Preparing for operation«, section »Emptying the seed
> Wash the outside of the seed hopper carefully with water. Ensure
that no water can penetrate the seed hopper.
If water nevertheless gets into the seed hoppers:
> Open the hopper emptying flap to allow the water to drain off freely
Granule distributor
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> Empty all granule distributors
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Chapter »Preparing for operation«, section »Emptying the tank«,
> Wash the outside of the granule distributor carefully with water. En-
sure that no water can penetrate the granule distributor.
If water nevertheless gets into the granule distributor:
> Unscrew the plug so that the water can drain off freely
> Clean the granule spreader and dry it
> Screw the plug back in
After cleaning
> Check all hoppers and the metering wheels for humidity; if neces-
sary wipe dry
Hopper emptying
flap
Plug