Great Plains NTA3010 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 30)

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication
NTA3010 and NTA3510 Air Drill Implement SN Z1370- 160-219M 8/14/
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 5
Maintenance and Lubrication
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Multipurpose
spray lube Multipurpose
grease lube
Multipurpose
oil lube Intervals at which
lubrication is required
Lubrication
Legend
General Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life
of any farm implement. With systematic inspection and lu-
brication, you can avoid many costly repairs and down-
time.
Always turn off and remove the tractor key before making
any adjustments or performing maintenance.
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WARNING!
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed from a
falling implement. Always have transport locks in place and
frame sufficiently blocked up when working on implement.
!
WARNING!
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to
penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before
applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be
almost invisible. Use paper or cardboard, not body parts, and
wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks. If injured, seek
medical assistance from a doctor that is familiar with this type
of injury. Foreign fluids in the tissue must be surgically removed
within a few hours or gangrene will result.
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CAUTION!
Disk edges and harrow tine teeth are very sharp. You may injure
yourself. Use caution when working in this area.
1. After initially running the implement for several hours,
check all bolts to be sure they are tightened as speci-
fied on the Torque Values Chart, “Appendix,” page
33. Do not over tighten the bolts holding the distribu-
tion tower assembly together.
2. Lubricate the implement as noted under Lubrication,
this page.
3. Always maintain correct pressure in tires. See Tire In-
flation Chart, “Appendix,” page 33.
4. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels
at once. Refer to Safety Labels, “Important Safely In-
formation,” page 4, for correct label placement. Ob-
tain new labels from your Great Plains dealer.
5. Clean or replace any fittings that will not take grease.
6. Periodically check and secure all bolts, pins, and fas-
teners. Tighten as specified on the Torque Values
Chart, “Appendix,” page 33.
7. Occasionally inspect hydraulic hoses for cuts, cracks
and aging. Check fittings and cylinders for evidence of
leaks.
8. Inspect cart link pins often for wear or loosening.
Storage
Store the drill in an area where children do not play. Store
the implement inside if possible for longer implement life.
1. If you store the drill in the unfolded position, unpin the
rod ends of the fold cylinders and retract cylinders fully
to prevent rust.
2. If the cart is disconnected from the implement for stor-
age, plug all 2 1/2-inch openings to prevent birds from
nesting in them.
3. Lubricate the drill at all points indicated under Lubrica-
tion, this page.
4. Check all bolts, pins, fitting and hoses. Tighten, repair
or replace parts as needed.
5. Check all moving and soil-contact parts for wear or
damage. Make notes of any parts needing repair be-
fore the next drilling season.
6. Use Great Plains touch-up paint to cover scratches,
chips and worn areas to prevent rust.
Lubrication
Cart Link Pivots
Two pivots on each link–four pivots total.
Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity = Until grease is visible at ends of pivot
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