Maintenance and lubrication – Great Plains NP3000A Operator Manual User Manual
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2014-04-22
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
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Maintenance and Lubrication
Proper servicing and maintenance is the key to long
applicator life. With careful and systematic inspection,
you can avoid costly maintenance, downtime and repair.
Always turn off and remove the tractor key before making
any adjustments or performing any maintenance.
Suffocation, Blinding, Burning, Freezing, Disabling and
Disfigurement Hazards:
Do not perform maintenance with anhydrous ammonia in the
system. Fully discharge the system of NH
3
liquid and vapor
before working on the applicator. See page 108.
Crushing Hazard:
Always have transport locks in place and/or use stands when
working on applicator. You may be severely injured or killed
by being crushed under a falling applicator.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard:
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. Escaping fluid under
pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin. If
an accident occurs, seek immediate medical assistance from a
physician familiar with this type of injury.
1.
After using your applicator for several hours, check
all bolts to be sure they are tight.
2.
Ground Drive: Remove excess slack from chains.
Clean and use chain lube on all roller chains as
needed.
3.
Maintain proper air pressure in tires.
4.
Ground Drive: Keep pump full of liquid at all times.
5.
Clean applicator on a regular basis. Regular and
thorough cleaning will lengthen equipment life and
reduce maintenance and repair.
6.
Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication and
Scheduled Maintenance” on page 127.
7.
Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety
labels by obtaining new labels from your Great
Plains dealer.