Great Plains PT8030 V1015 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 47)

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication
4/12/05 PT6030 and PT8030 Pull-Type Planter 401-032M-B
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
As
Required
Seed and Chemical Meter Chains
Lubricate all chains at intervals to maintain freedom at every
chain-link joint. Stiff chains will cause metering inaccuracies.
Type of Lubrication: Spray Lube
Quantity: Coat Thoroughly
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 fin-
ger pickup meter.
Transport Wheel Axles
Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity: Fill bearing housing until grease comes out seal
Seasonally
15057
15782
16872
16863
Contact Drive Chain
Lubricate all chains at intervals to maintain freedom at every
chain-link joint. Stiff chains will cause metering inaccuracies.
Type of Lubrication: Spray Lube
Quantity: Coat Thoroughly
As
Required