Axle Maintenance; First 200 Miles; 3,000 Miles Or 3 Months; 6,000 Miles Or 6 Months - Meridian SEED EXPRESS Series Operator's Manual

3. Check hydraulic motor to engine shaft
coupling and spider. Refer to the Changing
Hydraulic Motor Coupling section for
instructions.
4. Check turntable nylon slide blocks.
5. Thoroughly clean the seed tender.
6. Check the tires for wear, and replace if needed.
7. Make sure the rubber stop bumpers are
securely tightened and in place.

10.12 AXLE MAINTENANCE

10.12.1 First 200 Miles

1. Adjust brakes. Refer to OEM manual for
procedure.

10.12.2 3,000 Miles or 3 Months

1. Adjust brakes. Refer to OEM manual for
procedure.
2. Check torque on wheel nuts. Refer to the
section in this manual.
3. Inspect tires for wear. Refer to OEM manual
for procedure.

10.12.3 6,000 Miles or 6 Months

1. Inspect brake magnets for wear. Refer to
OEM manual for procedure.
2. Inspect suspension parts for wear. Refer to
OEM manual for procedure.

10.12.4 12,000 Miles or 12 Months

1. Inspect brake lining wear, check brake cylinder
for leaks, and inspect brake wiring for damage.
Refer to OEM manual for procedure.
2. Grease the wheel bearings and check the hub
for wear. Refer to OEM manual for procedure.
3. Inspect grease seal for leakage. Refer to
OEM manual for procedure.
4. Inspect springs for any wear or loss of arch.
Refer to OEM manual for procedure.

10.13 TIRES

Check the tires for normal and/or abnormal tire
wear. Replace tires that are damaged or worn
beyond normal tread life. Refer to the axle OEM
manual for a Tire Wear Diagnostic Chart.
Replace the tires with Meridian part number 18131
or an equivalent tire:
3T235/80R16
TR643
Load Range E
For Trailer Service Only

10.14 WELDING REPAIRS

Repair welding must be done with care
and with procedures that may be beyond
the capabilities of the ordinary welder.
Before performing any type of welding repair to the
seed tender, contact Meridian for approval.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard. Repairs or
modifications to the trailer, trailer
tongue, or trailer hitch can result in
serious injury or death should these repairs fail.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Anyone performing a welding repair should be
certifiedinaccordancetotheAmericanWelding
Society(AWS)standards.
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