Great Plains PT8030 V1012 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 56)

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Section 7 Maintenance and Lubrication
10/10/12 PT6030 and PT8030 Pull-Type Planter 401-032M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Finger Pickup Meter
To prolong the life of the finger pickup meter and
increase the planting accuracy, add a teaspoon of
graphite to the seeds every time you fill the hopper.
Sprinkle the graphite on top of the seeds and it will
filter down to lubricate the
finger pickup meter.
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Squeeze Pump Roller Bushings
Located on the ends of the squeeze pump
roller shafts (6 total)
Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Lithium Base Grease
Quantity: Until grease begins to emerge.
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Seasonally
Squeeze Pump Main Metering Shaft
Located near ends of squeeze pump main
metering shaft (2 total)
Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Lithium Base Grease
Quantity: Until grease begins to emerge.
Twice Daily
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