Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
PS1572: Primary Seeder: 313-164M:
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Lubrication Points
Feed Cup Drive Shaft
Type of Lubrication: Oil
Quantity = Generously
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
use petroleum lubricant on
the plastic seed cups. Petroleum will absorb into the
plastic and swell the plastic components. Mix talc
with seed to lubricate the plastic seed cups.
Roller Bearings
Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose
Quantity = Coat Generously
50
Hours
25
Hours
50
Hrs
Multi-purpose
spray lube
Multi-purpose
grease lube
Multi-purpose
oil lube
Intervals in hours at which
lubrication is required
Lubrication
Legend
Seed Cup Sprockets & Nylon Washers
Type of Lubrication: Graphite Powder
Land Pride # 821-042C (1 lb. Container)
Quantity = Mix as needed, 1 teaspoon of powdered
graphite for every bushel of seed in the seed box.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
use petroleum lubricant on
plastic seed cups. Petroleum will absorb into the
plastic and swell plastic components.
NOTE:
Cleaning seed cups seasonally is often all
that is required to keep seed cups working properly.
Remove seed from seed box and seed cups. Rinse
each seed cup thoroughly with water spray from a
garden hose. Allow seed cups to air dry completely
before putting seeder back into service.
As
Needed
Graphite
Powder