Maintenance
Your seeder will require very little regular preventive maintenance. We have
outlined maintenance items you should perform and should not perform, as well
as a check list you should go through before each operation and at the beginning
of each season.
Prior to first use and at the beginning of each season
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Remove the panel from the back of the machine.
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Check all fittings to insure they are secure and replace panel.
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Check regulator for moisture and release if necessary.
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Check regulator connection for debris and remove if necessary.
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It may be necessary to clean drop tubes if they are dirty. Some pelletized
seed can leave a chalky residue behind. To clean the tubes soak them in
a small amount of mild detergent and let dry completely before use. Note
that some operators have found that a small amount of residue from seed
(even pelletized) actually assists the seed dropping through the tube even
faster, so you may want to try the tubes first.
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Check bolts, and handles to insure they are secure.
Prior to each use
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Connect air and check vibrator, vacuum pressure, eject pressure and seed
cleaner pressure to insure that all air hoses, gauges, and regulator are
working properly.
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Spot check drop tubes, seed pan, needles, and needle tips for debris and
clean if necessary.
After each use
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Collect all empty seed and empty seed container.
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Using air gun, clean the machine of all dirt and debris.
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Disconnect air hose from regulator.
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Release all pressure in regulator using air gun.
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Remove needles for safety.
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Release any moisture from regulator (see page 4).
Figure 15. Air gun.
Remove the air gun from the holder at the upper
right corner of the operators panel. Grasping
gun, use index finger on trigger to activate air
through gun.
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