Storage - Meridian SEED EXPRESS Bulk Seed Tender Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
• Store the tender in an area away from
human activity.
• Do not permit children to play on or around
the stored machine.
• Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support
the frame with planks, if required.
After the season's use or when it will not be
used for an extended period of time, the tender
should be inspected and prepared for storage.
Repair or replace any worn or damaged
components to prevent unnecessary downtime
at the beginning of the next season.
1. Remove all product from the compartments
and inside the conveyor tube.
2. Inspect all moving or rotating parts and
remove any entangled material.
3. Check the condition of the conveyor belt.
4. Check hyd pump, engine shaft and spider.
5. Inspect and clean the turret and its wheels
on pivot platform.
6. Close the engine Fuel Shut-Off valve.
7. Remove the ignition key and store securely.
8. Remove the battery.
- Be sure it is fully charge, check monthly.
- Store it inside.
- Do not sit battery on a cold, concrete floor.
9. Thoroughly wash the tender to remove all
dirt, mud, debris and residue.
- Wash around the tender and inside the
compartments.
- Clean inside the conveyor tube, and belt.
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10. Lubricate fittings and conveyor belt roller
bearings.
Make sure that all grease cavities have
been filled with grease to remove any water
residue from the washing. This also protects
the bearing seals.
11. Touch up paint nicks and scratches to
prevent rusting.
12. Close
compartments.
13. Store the tender inside if possible.
- If it must be outside, cover with a
waterproof tarp and tie down securely.
14. If the tender is not attached to a trailer,
support the frame with planks to raise the
unit off the ground.
Removing From Storage:
When removing the tender from storage, in
preparation for work:
15. Remove the tarp, if covered.
16. Review
Checklist.
17. Review and follow the Service Intervals in
the Maintenance section.
If the machine has been stored for more than
twelve months, warm the engine by running
it for two to three minutes. Then drain the oil.
Change the oil while the oil is warm
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