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General Information
General Maintenance
Beginning of Day
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Do the daily lubrication.
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Check the 9.5L-15 12-ply transport tire pressure.
Inflate to 441 kPa (64 psi) or maximum pressure
indicated on the outside of the tire.
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Check the fluid level in the PTO pump. Fill as
necessary with universal hydraulic transmission fluid.
End of Day
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Clean accumulated chemicals off the planter.
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WARNING: Use same precautions when
cleaning up chemicals as when filling
planter. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury.
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Repair any damage occurred during the day.
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If the planter will not be used for a period of time, coat
surfaces that contact soil with suitable rust
preventative.
•
After the first 50 hours of operation, change the
blower hydraulic fluid filter.
Beginning of Season
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Clean dirt and grease off the planter.
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Lubricate the machine.
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Replace the hydraulic fluid filter, and change the PTO
pump fluid. Operate the pump for a short period of
time to raise the fluid temperature and circulate the
fluid.
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Make sure all seed, chemical tanks, and hoppers are
clean and dry before filling.
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Clean the monitor harness connections with a
suitable electrical contact cleaner.
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Check the tire pressure.
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Tighten the seed discs.
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If equipped with liquid fertilizer: drain the oil/diesel
fuel solution from the piston pump.
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End of Season
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Remove all dirt and trash from the planter.
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Remove all seed, including seed in the metering
units.
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Check brush wear in the seed meters. Replace if
necessary.
•
Relieve brush tension by loosening the seed discs.
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Clean all chemicals from the hoppers, tanks, tubes,
spreaders, discs and any other area where chemicals
have accumulated.
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WARNING: Use same precautions when
cleaning up chemicals as when filling
planter. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury.
•
Clean the planter seed sensors with a sensor
cleaning brush.
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Clean the inside of the air ducts.
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Lubricate as required.
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If the planter will not be used for a period of time, coat
surfaces that contact soil with suitable rust
preventative.
•
Coat the cylinder rods and earth-polished surfaces
with rust preventative.
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If equipped with liquid fertilizer: fill the piston pump
with an oil/diesel fuel solution.
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Replace any damaged parts.
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Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks and abrasions.
Replace as needed.
•
Remove the monitor from the tractor and store in a
clean, dry location.
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Store the planter away from livestock.
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Cover the planter if stored outside.
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Block the planter wheels.
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WARNING: When storing planter, make
sure to close marker lockout valves.
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WARNING: Always
cylinder stops when working under or
around raised planter. Install wheel lift
cylinder stops in the storage positions
when not in use.
install
wheel
lift
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