Maintenance; Setting Aside - Gaspardo PA1 Use And Maintenance

5.0 MAINTENANCE

Here follows a list of various maintenance operations to be carried
out periodically. Lowered operating costs and a longer lasting
seeding machine depend, among others, on the methodical and
constant observation of mese rules.
- The maintenance periods listed in this booklet are only
indicative and are for on normal conditions on use,
therefore be varied depending the kind of service, the
more or less dusty surroundings, seasonal factors, etc.
For more serious conditions of service, maintenance
will logically be done more often.
- Before injecting grease, the nipples must be cleaned
to avoid mud, dustand foreign bodies from mixing
with the grease, otherwise they will reduce or even
annul the effect of the lubrication.
ATTENTION
- Always keep oils and grease out of reach of children.
- Always read warnings and precautions indicated on
the containers carefully.
- Avoid skin-contact.
- After use wash the equipment thoroughly.
- Treat the used oils and polluting liquids in conformity
with the laws in force.
5.0.1 WHEN THE MACHINE lS NEW
- After the first hours of work check that all the bolts are still
tight.
5.0.2 AT THE BIGINNING OF THE SEEDING SEASON
- Operate the empty seeding machine, the air-flow frees the
pipes from condensation and removes eventual impurities.
- During periods of use, check the oil level in the overgear and
tank daily; top-up if necessary.
5.0.3 EVERY 20/30 WORKING HOURS
- Check the tightness of the bolts on the listers.
- Grease the transmission chains.
- Grease the row marker disks.
- Check the fan-belt tension
- Lubricate the power take-off regularly, according to the
instructions of the manufacturer.
- Lubricate the transmission oscillating arm, at least once a
year.
5.0.4 EVERY 50 WORKING HOURS
- Clean the distributor carefully and thoroughly.
- Grease the row marker arm pin.
- Grease the folding arm supports of the frame.
- Carry out a complete oil change in the overgear and tank
using, respectively, ESSO OIL SAE W80-90 and OIL OSO 32.
5.0.5 EVERY SIX MONTHS
- Grease the drive wheel bearings.
- Grease the bevel gear pair of the Cardan shaft.
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CAUTION
USE AND MAINTENANCE
5.0.6 EMPTYING THE HOPPER
To empty the hopper of all remaining seeds, proceed as follows:
Place a bag or container under the discharging door of the
distributor, then open it by unscrewing the wing nut. By doing
so, any small remainder of seeds can easily and completely be
removed from the hopper. It is recommended to turn the small
paddle wheel of the distributor, to remove any final residue.
Once this operation has been completed, shut the discharging
door again by fastening the wing nut.

5.0.7 SETTING ASIDE

At the end of the season, or if a long period of rest is for seen
it is advisable:
1) Carefully empty all the seed from the hopper and distribution
assÕy.
2) Wash the equipment with a lot of water, especially the tanks,
and than dry them.
3) Carefully check worn or damaged parts and replace if
necessary.
4) Tighten all screws and bolts.
5) Grease the dnve chains, oil all the drive chains, spread lubricant
on all the parts not painted.
6) Protect the equipment with a (nylon) cover.
7) Then put it in a dry place, do not move it and where it is out
of reach of un authorized people.
If these operations are done carefully, it will be to the total
advantage of the user because when work is recommenced, he
will find the equipment in perfect conditions.
5.1 SUGGESTIONS IN CASE OF INCONVENIENCES
5.1.1 CLOGGING OF THE PIPES
- Check, on the basis of the rotation test chart, the position
of the butterfly valves.
- The blades are clogged with wet soil
- The distribution pipes are bent somewhere.
- Foreign bodies in the distributor or blade.
- Respect the rpm, 540 or 1000, of the power take-off.
- The blower pump rpm has been reduced because of worn
V-belts
5.1.2 THE AMOUNT OF SEED IN KG/HA DOES NOT
CORRESPOND TO THE VALUES OF THE ROTATION TEST
The causes involved in the excessive amount of seeds dispersed
may be:
- the sealing rims are defective and no longer adhere, because
of wear or mice eating them away.
- during the rotation test the drive transmission wheel was
turned too fast.
The causes involved in an insufficient amount of seed dispersed
may be:
- dosing unit access clogged by foreign bodies.
- during the rotation test the empty weight of the collecting
container was not taken into account and deducted.
The differences due to slipping or excessive distribution at the
beginning of the field, are around 2-4%. Greater deviations can
be traced back exclusively to errors in the rotation test, to a
wrong transmission ratio or similar causes.
Finally, we remind you that the manufacturer is always
available for any and all necessary assistance and spares.
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