Pre-Operating Instructions; Machine Break-In Period; Before Starting; Inspections For 1/2, 5, And 10 Hours - Meridian SEED EXPRESS Series Operator's Manual

6. PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6.1 MACHINE BREAK-IN PERIOD

A special break-in procedure has been developed
to ensure the integrity of the seed tender when
firstputintoservice.FollowtheBeforeStarting
instructions and then follow the Inspections for 1/2,
5, and 10 Hours instructions at the appropriate
interval.
After completing these instructions, follow the
normal service schedule in the Maintenance
section and engine manual.

6.1.1 Before Starting

1. Read and follow the instructions in the Honda
engine and the Meridian Operator's Manuals.
2. Review and follow Set-Up Instructions and
the Pre-operation Checklist before starting
machine.
3. Initially check wheel bolt torque and then
again at 10, 25, and 50 miles. Refer to the
Wheel Bolt Torque Requirements section in
this manual for tightening instructions.
4. Start the engine and check the controls. Be
sure that they function properly.
6.1.2 Inspections for 1/2, 5, and 10
Hours
1. Recheckmachinefluidlevels.Refill,as
required.
2. Recheck the tension and alignment of the
delivery belt.
3. Recheck hardware and fasteners; frame to
trailer tie-downs, all fasteners, and wheel
bolts.Tightentotheirspecifiedtorque.
4. At 10 hours, change the engine oil with the
specifiedoil.
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