Great Plains 8030P G1022 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 32)

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication
5/2/07 60303P and 80303P Three-Point Planter 401-008M-A
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
4. Reassemble finger housing onto carrier plate. When
reassembling, align notch in finger-housing cam (1)
with notch on bearing housing so finger housing is
flush with the carrier plate. The meter will function im-
properly if the notches are not aligned.
Figure 5-4
Meter Reassembly
5. With finger assembly against carrier plate, tighten ad-
justing nut until it is snug, then turn an additional one-
third turn. Proper torque is 22 to 25 inch-pounds at the
meter-input shaft.Turn meter by hand to make sure
the meter is not over tightened.
6. Reassemble cage nut and cotter pin. Reassemble
baffle and attach meter to hopper.
Periodically check the meter belt. Refer to Figure 5-5.
1. Remove four bolts (1) from belt housing (2). Remove
bolt holding the belt roller (3). Remove belt housing.
2. Inspect belt. Replace belt if necessary.
Figure 5-5
Belt Inspection
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IMPORTANT: Check tightness of the adjusting nut
on the meter after the first day of operation and peri-
odically thereafter.
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3. To replace a worn or broken belt, refer to Figure 5-6.
Be certain paddles (A) are oriented as shown. Belt
drive wheel (B) may be removed by removing spring
pins (C).
Figure 5-6
Belt Installation
4. Reassemble meter in reverse order.
Brush-Type Meter
Inspect brush meters daily for buildup of foreign material
on seed disk, particularly in seed-loading slots.
Remove seed disk (1) by removing two wing nuts (2). See
Figure 5-7. Wash seed disk with soap and water. Use
compressed air to clean any cracked seed, hulls, etc. from
brush areas of meter housing.
Before storing brush meters:
1. Remove brush meter from seed hopper by removing
two bolts and nuts that secure meter to hopper.
2. Remove seed disk (1) by removing two wing nuts (2).
3. Wash seed disk with soap and water.
4. Unscrew three hex-head screws (3) from brush holder
(4) and remove brush holder and retaining brush (5).
5. Unscrew three hex-head screws (6) from lower brush
(7) and remove brush and wear band (8).
6. Wash all parts including meter housing (9) with soap
and water. Dry thoroughly.
7. Reassemble brush meter except for seed disk. To in-
stall retaining brush (5), first position brush making
sure base of brush is tight against bottom of meter
housing. Install brush holder (4) and three hex head
screws (3). Tighten center screw first, then left screw
and right screw last.
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