Landoll 5531 Grain Drill - Manual (Page 70)

4-42 F-716-1213 Edition
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Table 4-2: Lubrication Table
Lubrication Maintenance
1. Table 4-2 specifies the lubrication points and
intervals on the 5531 Grain Drill. Proper maintenance
of your machine will, under normal operating
conditions, help to keep it operating at or near its
peak performance for an extended period of time.
Proper maintenance is also a condition of keeping
your warranty in good status (See Figure 4-33.)
2. The drill should be lubricated after initial setup and
prior to field operations. When lubricating the Grain
Drill, SAE multi-purpose EP grease, or EP grease
with 3-5% molybdenum sulfide is recommended.
Wipe soil from fittings before greasing. Replace any
lost or broken fittings immediately.
3. The Grain Drill is equipped with maintenance-free
bearings in the lifts. These areas require no
lubrication.
Storage
Preparing the Grain Drill for storage during extended
periods of time will not only help protect the drill, but
insure that it will be maintained, serviced, and ready for
the next planting season.
1. Clean out any remaining seed and fertilizer from the
boxes and meters before storage. Thoroughly
remove and wash out any dry fertilizer.
2. Wash or blow off any remaining dirt, mud or residue
from the drill.
3. Inspect the drill for worn or broken parts. Make
repairs and service during the off season to prevent
delays.
4. Lubricate the drill at all points (See “Lubrication
Maintenance” on page 4-42.)
5. Check opener pinch point for proper adjustment.
6. Clean and repack the wheel bearings.
7. Inspect all nuts and bolts for tightness.
8. Touch up any scratches or chips with spray paint to
protect the metal.
9. Check and inflate tires to the proper air pressure.
10. Maintain air system operating pressure on the
openers.
11. Store unit with the openers raised, this will reduce
tension on the rubber seed tubes. If the openers are
lowered, disconnect the lower end of the rubber seed
tube.
12. Store the drill inside in the folded position if possible.
If stored outside, cover with a tarp.
LUBRICATION TABLE
ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. OF LUBE POINTS
INTERVAL
(Hours Unless Stated)
1 Drive Shaft Center 1 10
2 Seed Drive Clutch 2 each 10
3 Wing Hinge 1 each 50
4 Inner Wing Pivot 2 50
5 * Marker Arm 6 50
6 * Marker Hub 2 50
* Markers not shown in Figure 4-33. Zerks are located in the pivot points of marker arms and marker hubs and should
be lubricated every 50 hours.