Preparing planter for storage, Preparing planter for storage -25 – Kinze 3110 Mounted Planter Rev. 7/14 User Manual
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Lubrication and Maintenance
PREPARING PLANTER FOR STORAGE
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Store planter in a dry sheltered area if possible.
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Remove all trash that may be wrapped on sprockets or shafts and remove dirt that can draw and hold
moisture.
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Clean all drive chains and coat with a rust preventative spray, or remove chains and submerge in oil.
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Lubricate planter and row units at all lubrication points.
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Inspect planter for parts that are in need of replacement and order during “off” season.
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Make sure seed and granular chemical hoppers are empty and clean.
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Clean seed meters and store in a dry, rodent-free area.
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Remove seed discs from brush-type seed meters, clean and store meters with discs removed.
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Grease or paint disc openers/blades and row marker disc blades to prevent rust.
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Flush liquid fertilizer tanks, hoses and metering pump with clean water. See “Piston Pump Storage” if
applicable.