Maintenance

Maintenance 7.0

When you are finished treating seed, disconnect the discharge tubing from the elbow fitting and place it into your original chemical container. Turn your pump ON and empty the 5-gallon premix tank.

After the premix tank is empty, place the end of the discharge tubing in an empty container (example: a 5-gallon bucket). Add a small amount of clean water to the empty premix tank. Open the pump all the way and empty the premix tank. Repeat procedure until tank and pump are clean. Save the rinse water to use in the preparation of your next slurry batch.

If the applicator is going to be stored in subfreezing tempera- tures, flush with alcohol or antifreeze to prevent freezing which will cause pump damage. As an additional safeguard, disassemble and clean the entire pump assembly, making sure all parts are dry before you assemble and store for the next season’s use.

Note: Failure to clean your treater properly or failure to completely drain all liquid from the pump and lines after use may damage the equipment and will void any warranties expressed or implied.

Check the gear reducer monthly for adequate oil level by removing the oil level indicator plug on the side of the reducer. If oil does not run out, fill until it does. Use 60W oil or equivalent.

Clean the coating chamber(s) at the end of each treating period. Failure to do so will cause chemical buildup.