General Service - J&M SpeedTender LC290 Operator's Manual

Daily Service (5 -10 Hours of Use)
NOTE: J&M recommends the following service to be performed daily (every 5-10 hours of use)
1. Grease the conveyor bearings every 10 hours. Use only two pumps of grease per bearing.
NOTE: Excess lubrication of these bearings will result in premature failure.
NOTE: The conveyor has four bearing that need greased (two at each end). See "Conveyor Service" on page 21.
2. Check your belt for proper tracking every 10 hours of use and before every season. For steps to properly track your belt see "Adjusting Conveyor
Belt Tracking" on page 23.
NOTE: When checking the belt for tracking you should empty out the conveyor clean out door. See "Cleaning out Collapsible
Hopper and Conveyor" on page 15.
3. Check hydraulic oil level.
4. Inspect for oil leaks and repair as appropriate.
5. Check all hoses, fittings, bolts, and hardware to make sure that they are secure and properly tightened.
6. Check engine oil level. See engine operator's manual for details on oil levels, oil types and service intervals.
7. Check SpeedTender brakes and lights before towing.
8. Check the SpeedTender periodically for cracks in welds and for other structural damage. Fix cracked welds immediately.
NOTE: Failure to have cracked welds fixed immediately could result in extensive damage to the SpeedTender and greatly
reduce its life.
9. Ensure tires are properly inflated. Tire care guidelines can be found in "Tire Service" on page 19.
10. Ensure wheel lug nuts are properly torqued. See "Bolt Torque Specifications" on page 10.
11. Ensure the conveyor hopper guard is in place. Do not remove.
12. Clean out the conveyor at the end of every day of use.
End of the Year Service
IMPORTANT: When the SpeedTender is not going to be used for a length of time, J&M recommends that you store the
SpeedTender in a dry, protected place. Leaving your SpeedTender outside and open to the weather will shorten its life.
1. Grease the conveyor bearings. Use only two pumps of grease per bearing.
NOTE: Excess lubrication of these bearings will result in premature failure.
NOTE: The conveyor has four bearing that need greased (two at each end). See "Conveyor Service" on page 21.
2. Grease pivot points on boom arm before storage.
3. The wheel bearings need to be cleaned, inspected, repacked, and adjusted. Use a number 2 wheel bearing grease to repack the bearings.
4. Inspect and service the brakes (magnets and shoes). They must be changed when they become worn or scored to prevent
inadequate vehicle braking. Clean the backing plate, magnet arm, magnet, and brake shoes. Make certain all the parts removed
are replaced in the same brake and drum assembly. Inspect the magnet arm for any loose or worn parts. Check shoe return springs,
hold down springs, and adjuster springs for stretching or deformation and replace if required.
5. If equipped with talc, be sure to empty talc box entirely and run the talc auger to completely empty talc from the auger pipe.
6. Ensure wheel lug nuts are properly torqued. See "Bolt Torque Specifications" on page 10.
7. Ensure tires are properly inflated. Tire care guidelines can be found in "Tire Service" on page 19.
8. Remove all seed from inside the seed tanks.
9. Clean out the conveyor at the end of every season. See "Cleaning out Collapsible Hopper and Conveyor" on page 15.
10. Tension and track the conveyor belt. See "Adjusting Conveyor Belt Tracking" on page 23.
11. Check the SpeedTender periodically for cracks in welds and for other structural damage. Have cracked welds fixed immediately.
NOTE: Failure to have cracked welds fixed immediately could result in extensive damage to the SpeedTender and greatly
reduce its life.
12. Check hydraulic hoses for wear and replace if needed.
13. Ensure the conveyor hopper guard is in place.
14. Remove battery from the SpeedTender and place in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: Attaching a trickle charger to the battery will help ensure a long life for your battery.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to disconnect the scales from the battery before charging.
15. Change hydraulic oil filter element with either a NAPA 1552 or a FRAM P1654A Filter.
16. Top off hydraulic oil tank with good quality hydraulic AW 32 oil.
NOTE: If the hydraulic oil appears to be "milky" in color, it should be changed immediately. Otherwise, the hydraulic oil should
be changed every 2-3 years. If the environment is extremely dusty or dirty the hydraulic oil should be changed more often.
17. Check motor oil level. See engine operator's manual for details on oil levels, oil types, and service intervals.
18. Retract all hydraulic cylinders to prevent the piston rods from rusting.
19. Touch up spots where paint has worn away (use good quality primer paint - especially before applying graphite paint to the inside
of the shell).

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