4.0 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 indi-
cative 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, dust and 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.
4.1 WHEN THE MACHINE lS NEW
- After the first eight hours of work check that all the bolts are still
tight.
4.2 EVERY 20/30 WORKING HOURS
- Check the tightness of the bolts on the seed coulters.
- Grease the screw on the central crank (A, Fig. 15).
- Grease the pins of the row marker discs.
4.3 EVERY 50 WORKING HOURS
- Grease the row marker arm pin.
- Grease the coulter elements
- Grease the transmission chains.
- Check the tight of the transmission chains.
- Check the oil level in the gearbox and top up to level (Fig. 42,
«1») whenever necessary using the same type of oil (ACER
22) whenever possible.
4.4 EVERY 400 WORKING HOURS
- Change the speed change gear oil completely with ACER 22 -
type oil (2 Kg):
- oil drainage plug, 2 Fig. 42;
- oil filling plug, 3 Fig. 42.
4.5 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
- For lubrication in general, we advise: AGIP ACER 22 OIL or
equivalent, for specification see last cover page.
- For all greasing points we advise: AGIP GR MU EP 2 GREASE or
equivalent for specifications see last cover page.
cod. G19502553
CAUTION
USE AND MAINTENANCE
4.6 SETTING ASIDE
At the end of the season, or if a long period of rest is for seen it is
advisable:
- Carefully empty all the seed from the hopper and distribution
ass'y.
- Wash the equipment with a lot of water, especially the tanks of
the chemical substances, and than dry them.
- Carefully check worn or damaged parts and replace if
necessary.
- Tighten all screws and bolts.
- Grease the drive chains, oil all the drive chains, spread lubricant
on all the parts not painted.
- Protect the equipment with a (nylon) cover.
- 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.
fig. 42
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2
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