22.2 Drive chains
After the first 10 hours the drive chain of the agitator shaft must be readjusted
and after that once a year. After each seeding period they must be cleaned
and greased.
22.3 Bolts
All bolts must be checked regularly and tightened if necessary. The pivot bolts
of the coulters must be tightened after the first 8 hours of use, after that once
a year. If not there is risk of increased wear.
22.4 Disc coulters
The coulter bearings as well as the pressure roller bearings are maintenance
free. The scrapers must be checked regularly and replaced if required.
22.5 Synthetic parts
They must be cleaned after each seeding period but not with a cleaner, which
contain solvents or thinners. Furthermore no cleaning or preservation with pe-
trol, fuel or old oil may be done. In order to prevent a growing old process, the
synthetic parts should be protected against ultraviolet light.
22.6 Hydraulic hoses
They must be checked regularly. Defective and porous hydraulic hoses must
be replaced immediately. All hoses must be replaced latest 6 years after the
date stated on the hydraulic hoses.
22.7 Hydraulic rams
The piston rods of the hydraulic rams must be greased with a non-corrosive
grease, when the implement will not be used for a longer time.
22.8 Seed drill control
Although the seed drill controls are splash-proofed it should not be exposed
to rain. After use the seed drill control shall be kept in a dry place. Also the pin
connections must be kept dry.
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