Maintenance & Lubrication; Transportation; Lubrication - Gearmore RT800 Operation, Service & Parts Manual

8. MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION

8.1 TRANSPORTATION

In the transportation, storage and use of fertilizers, users must behave in accordance with the instructions
contained in the product label and in particular the content of the risk phrases and safety advice.
Before transportation of the machine, it is necessary to:
● Disconnect the power take-off.
● Completely empty the hopper.
● Check that all parts are securely fixed
The machine must be carried as follows:
● Empty the hopper
● Put it on a pallet with capacity of at least 400 pounds
● Fasten the machine to the pallet by means of straps
● Before lifting the machine check the fastening stability
● Lift the pallet by means of a tractor provided with forks
● NEVER allow riders on board the tractor or machine
● It is mandatory to comply with all road regulations on agriculture tractors
For any intervention of assembling, disassembling and replacement make sure to place the machine on the
ground and in a stable condition, with the power take-off disconnected, the tractor engine switched off, the
hand brake on and the start-up key removed from the panel.
Safety Tips:
● Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing when operating the spreader. Loose clothing
should not be worn, as it could get caught in the moving parts or controls of the spreader.
● Spreader should be operated only by qualified personnel.
● When starting the spreader, always maintain a safe distance from moving parts.
● Keep hands, feet and clothing away from all moving parts.

8.2 LUBRICATION

There are two lubrication parts on the spreader.
● Spreader gearbox - grease every 40 hours of use
● Driveshaft - the driveshaft must be lubricated before
the spreader is put into use. After that grease every
8 hours. It is also necessary from time to time to
untelescope the driveshaft to clean and re-grease
the tubings.
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