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Seed Hawk
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Manual
Aircart
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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
5.2 Storage
: The bearings on each Stainless Steel meter are sealed.
DO NOT GREASE THESE BEARINGS.
Prior to storage remove all product from tanks, meters, and fill auger (or
conveyor).
NOTE
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.
: Failure to remove product prior to storage will greatly increase the
rate of corrosion in the tanks and meter.