Great Plains VT7300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 11)

Great Plains Mfg., Inc. Table of Contents ► Section 4: Maintenamce & Lubrication
6/30/2008 Verti-Till VT5300-VT9225 Finishing Attachments 596-156M
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Maintenance & Lubrication
1. Always use the transport lock when
working or doing maintenance on the
seedbed conditioner. Read and
understand all safety decals on your
equipment.
2. During the first season of operation, and
periodically after that, check your bolts for
tightness.
3. Check wheel bearings occasionally for
excessive endplay.
4. Replace or rotate worn parts as needed—
bolts, clevis pins, bearings, chisel points
etc...
5. Check and tighten or replace any
hydraulic leaks. Check hoses for any
leaks. It is important that there are no
leaks on the equipment.
6. Grease reel bearings and wheel
bearings sparingly. Over greasing may
cause damage to seals and reduce the
life of the bearing. Grease hinge points
periodically.
Reel Bearings
Grease every 50 hours (sparingly).
Wheel Bearings
Grease every 50 hours (sparingly) and
check for endplay.
Caster Wheels Pivots
Grease every 10 hours.
7. If machine is stored outdoors over the winter
months it is a good idea to retract the
cylinders to protect the cylinder rods. This
will extend the life of the cylinder seals and
reduce internal and external leaks.
By following and maintaining a routine service and
lubrication program, your tillage attachment will
give you many years of service.
For more information on operating, adjusting
or maintaining your Great Plains Verti-Till
Attachment contact your local Great Plains
dealer or call
Great Plains Mfg. at (800) 255-9215