Lubrication And Maintenance - Tar River SAYA-507 Operator's Manual

The top link on the tractor hitch should be properly adjusted to carry the machine level in an
operating position. During operation the tractor lift must be fully lowered to allow the machine
to follow the contour of the ground.
The machine is totally ground driven so proceed with a speed that is most comfortable and safe
for existing conditions. Be sure to stop forward motion before lifting machine off ground. This
IMPORTANT: The machine comes equipped with additional weight platforms to
help penetrate harder soils. DO NOT OVERLOAD.

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT: It is important to thoroughly clean the seeder after use. Failure to do
so, can cause irreparable damage to the seedcups and drive system.
Grease and turn the Seed adjustment handle to ensure grease lubricates the threads.
There are a few ways to clean out the hoppers.
Each hopper is equipped with a cleanout spout in the front of each hopper.
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The rear hopper comes with a quick release lever located in the under the center of the hop-
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per. By pulling down on the lever, all the hopper tongues will open up and cause the seed/
fertilizer to drop out of each of the seed cups.
Each seedcup can be emptied individually by pulling the cotterpin on the side of the cup
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and dropping down the "tongue".
practice will stop rollers from 'free spinning' and therefore
eliminate the unwanted application when turning around.
Never operate the machine in reverse.
ADDITONAL WEIGHT PLATFORM
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