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Maintenance
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Proper maintenance of the seed hopper is critical for peak performance, reliability and
accuracy of this system. The following is a guideline for the type of maintenance and
servicing that should be performed on this unit. Your environment and uses may
require additional maintenance and service beyond this list to assure a reliable and
safe unit. The operator of this unit has ultimate responsibility to identify areas of
concern and rectify them before they become a hazard or safety issue.
There is no substitute for a trained, alert operator.
Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP)
performance. Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium-based grease.
Use a Maintenance Checklist to keep record of all scheduled maintenance.
Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
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Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
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Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
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If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly.
NOTICE
Also clean lubricant passageway. Replace fitting if necessary.
Use Lubrizol M21 general purpose grease or equivalent Sodium Calcium based NLGI
grade 2 grease. Minimum temperature range 0 - 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Minimum
viscosity 70 - 80 SUS at 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Apply 2.2 - 3.0 grams (two pumps
with standard manual grease gun). Do not over grease!
INTERMITTENT DUTY = Every 400-500 hours.
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CONTINUOUS DUTY = Every 2 weeks.
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WEIGH HOPPERS & SURGE HOPPERS
Do not put this unit into operation with any questionably
maintained parts. Poor performance or a hazard may occur.
DIVERTER K-VALVE BEARING GREASE
HOPPER VIBRATOR GREASE
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