Maintenance & Care
Maintenance Schedule (Continued)
3 Roller Chains |
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Pedestal and agitator drive |
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chains (1) Fig 19 & (2) Fig 21 |
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should first be checked after 20 | 1 |
hours of operation and thereafter | |
every 200 hours of operation as |
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follows:- |
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Remove the chain, wash in | 2 |
kerosene and then dip them in | |
heated grease or oil or spray |
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them with a suitable commercial |
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roller chain lubricant. |
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4 Drive Cassettes
Drive cassettes (2) Fig 19 are fully enclosed and therefore dirt build up around the chain is less likely. A
greased weekly to keep the plastic bushes and housings lubricated. Regular greasing will also flush out contaminants from the running surfaces.
5 Wheel Leg Pivots
Wheel leg pivots (2 per machine) must be greased regularly (weekly or after 75Ha) to provide lubrication and flush out any contaiminants.
6 Framework
The framework structure should be inspected annually for defects, i.e., cracks in members or welded connections. The framework should be cleaned prior to the inspection.
7 Type Pressure
The recommended tyre pressure is 2.4 bar (35 psi). Check the tyre pressure regularly to ensure correct pressure is maintained. Weekly checks are recommended.
8 Length of Seed/Fertiliser Tubes
These tubes can stretch over a period of time and require checking at approximately six monthly intervals (pre- seaon). Shorten if necessary to avoid bends which will restrict the flow of seed/fertiliser.
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Fig 19
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