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Model 8L Shown JOHN BLUE COMPANY DIVISION OF ADVANCED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 165 Electronics Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35824 Telephone: (256) 721-9090 - FAX: (256) 721-9091 Toll Free: 1-800-253 -2583 www.johnblue.com Copyright 2016 John Blue Company Printed in U.S.A. 12-M-30 Rev 9/19...
To The Owner This manual has been prepared and illustrated to assist you in the maintenance of your JOHN BLUE PUMP. Enter your serial number and the date of the purchase in the space provided below for future reference in service information or for ordering parts.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Pump Location The John Blue Squeeze Tube Pump should always be mounted even with or lower than the fertilizer tank for accurate metering. The pump can be mounted to any flat surface. There is no need to have the pump mounted in the middle of the equipment. The pump creates enough pressure to place it at the end of the implement.
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Do not retighten the fittings in the manifold; they are sealed at the factory. 6. Chain Adjustment The chain between the John Blue Squeeze Tube coned sprockets is adjusted by removing the master link and moving the chain to the correct position. 7. Tube Tension Adjustment...
8. Hydraulic Pumps Tractor hydraulics can be used to power the John Blue Squeeze Tube Pumps. Hydraulic pumps come with the hydraulic motor and control valve, which is connected with standard hose and fittings.
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Step 2 Finding Sprocket Ratio The sprocket ratio is used to 1681 determine the size sprocket needed RPM Main Shaft x Wheel Diameter Ratio Pump Jackshaft to on the ground wheel and pump Ground Wheel jackshaft. Example: RPM is 23 (from step 1) and your wheel diameter is 30 inches. Correct answer: 1681 = 2.4: Divide 1681 by 23 then divide the answer 73 by 30 = 2.4 (23)(30) Step 3 Finding Actual Sprockets to Use...
John Blue Company. Any modification to the product should be approved by John Blue Company prior to use. John Blue Company will deny Warranty claims and liability in any situation involving misuse, abuse or modification.
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