Seed Hawk AIRCART 2013 - Manual (Page 39)

SEED HAWK
®
AIRCART OPERATOR’S MANUAL 34
5.0 MAINTENANCE
5.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Item
Procedure Frequency Notes
check lube clean hours
   
Wheel Hubs
main frame
 100
100 hr or annually
re‐pack bearings or 2 pumps grease
Metering System
sprockets and chains
 25
25 hr or every 2 days
use dry graphite lubricant
Metering Components  100
100 hr, or, before seeding, or,
between product changes
Fan System
intake
  10
10 hr or daily
remove accumulated debris
Fan System
fan blades
  10
10 hr or daily
must be intact and clean
Fill Auger or Conveyor
System
 100
when changing between products,
or,
when stored for long periods of time
Tanks and meters  100
When changing between products,
or, when stored for long periods of
time
Fill Auger System
pillow block bearings
 10/100
10 hr or daily, and,
100 hr or annually
Fill Auger System
universal joints
 10/100
10 hr or daily, and,
100 hr or annually
Hydraulic Return Line
open ‐ drain in pail
 100
at end of seeding season, or,
when stored for long periods of time
Tires
air pressure
 10
10 hr or daily
inflate to proper pressure
NOTE: The bearings on each Stainless Steel meter are sealed.
DO NOT GREASE THESE BEARINGS.
5.2 Storage
Prior to storage remove all product from tanks, meters, and fill auger (or conveyor).
NOTE: Failure to remove product prior to storage will greatly increase the rate of corrosion in
the tanks and meter.
As well, ensure that the meters are thoroughly vacuumed or washed. If the aircart is washed
be sure to dry the system out afterwards by opening the lids and running the fans for 30
minutes. This will prevent damage occurring from ice buildup, and prevent product sticking to
wet components which creates blockages. When stored outside tightly cover the fans to seal
water out of the airstreams. The service life of the aircart seals can be extended by unlatching
the lids and loosening the thumb nuts on the cleanout doors.