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L u b r i c a t i o n a n d M a i n t e n a c e G u i d e
f o r t h e N L 5 0 0 0 G 5
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  • Page 1 L u b r i c a t i o n a n d M a i n t e n a c e G u i d e f o r t h e N L 5 0 0 0 G 5 W W W.N E W L E A D E R.C O M Go ahead, follow us.

  • Page 2: Lubrication And Maintenance

    NL5000G5 Lubrication & Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Pays! The handling and spreading of commercial fertilizers is a most severe operation with respect to metal corrosion. Establish a frequent, periodic preventative maintenance program to prevent rapid deterioration to spreading equipment. Proper cleaning, lubrication and maintenance will yield longer life, more satisfactory service and more economical use of your equipment.

  • Page 3: Hydraulic Hose

    NL5000G5 Lubrication & Maintenance Hydraulic Hose Hose assemblies in operation should be inspected frequently for leakage, kinking, abrasion, corrosion or other signs of wear or damage. Worn or damaged hose assemblies should be replaced immediately. Testing should be conducted in approved test stands with adequate guards to protect the operator.
  • Page 4 NL5000G5 Lubrication & Maintenance Lubrication Make sure unit is clean and completely dry. With spreader empty, shut down spinners and run conveyor at 20 RPM. Lubricate conveyor chain via display through two full revolutions of conveyor. Lubricate every 10 hours of spreading, or at the end of each day’s use. Only lubricate insert bin conveyor chain strands annually with Fluid Film™...
  • Page 5 NL5000G5 Lubrication & Maintenance Chain Tension to be Measured from Rear of Sill. Proper Tension: Main Unit Conveyor 36” to 40” (9144mm - 1016mm) Bin 2 Conveyor 30” to 34” (762mm - 864mm) Figure 3 - Chain Tension #4 BOC Conveyor Belt Maintenance Standard belting for the #4 conveyor is moderately oil resistant (MOR) that is impervious to moisture, weathering, and normal action which can be used with chemical-impregnated fertilizer or oil-based additives.
  • Page 6 NL5000G5 Lubrication & Maintenance Replace MultiBin Metering Roller Avoid serious injury from injection of pressurized hydraulic fluid. Always relieve pressure before servicing hydraulic system. Never open hydraulic lines under pressure. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin. Lockout/tagout all components before any maintenance or troubleshooting is attempted.
  • Page 7 NL5000G5 Lubrication & Maintenance 3. Remove hardware (4) and Motors (5). 4. Remove hardware (6), Retainer Cover (7) and inspection plug (8). www.NewLeader.com (800) 363-1771...
  • Page 8 NL5000G5 Lubrication & Maintenance 5. Remove Cotter Pins from Studs (9). 6. Remove Set Screws (10) and Encoders (11). 7. Remove hardware (12), Retainer Cover (13) and inspection plug (14). www.NewLeader.com (800) 363-1771...
  • Page 9 NL5000G5 Lubrication & Maintenance 8. Lift Roller Assemblies (15) up and inward to pull out. 9. Install parts in reverse order using the following special instructions: • Ensure Groove (16) is placed correctly on Plate (17). • Ensure Cover (18) is placed correctly in groove.
  • Page 10 NL5000G5 Lubrication & Maintenance Spinner Fins Visually inspect spinner fins daily for build- up of material and wear. Spinner discs and fins must be kept clean and polished. Even a small build-up of material on a spinner can significantly affect the spread pattern. Rough, bent or worn fins will produce poor spread patterns.

  • Page 11: Conveyor Gearcase

    NL5000G5 Lubrication & Maintenance Conveyor Gearcase Drain oil in a new unit after first two weeks (or not more than 100 hours) of operation, and flush gear case thoroughly with light oil. Refer to “Lubricant and Hydraulic Oil Specifications” section for proper grade oil and recommended amounts of lubricant.

  • Page 12: Lubricant & Oil Specifications

    Extreme environments or dirty conditions may require the use of different oils. Consult your New Leader dealer or the Product Support Department at Highway Equipment Company for systems operating outside normal conditions.

  • Page 13: Lubrication Chart

    NL5000G5 Lubrication Chart Shut off all power and allow all moving parts to come to rest before performing any maintenance operation. The spreader should be regularly lubricated with the lubricants recommended in this manual in accordance with the following chart: Location Places Method...
  • Page 14 NL5000G5 Lubrication Chart Figure 3 - Front Grease Bank Decal Figure 4 - Front Grease Locations Figure 5 - Rear Grease Locations www.NewLeader.com (800) 363-1771...

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