Great Plains NG12 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

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17 Maintenance and Lubrication
Maintenance
Proper servicing and maintenance is the key to
long seeder life. With careful and systematic in-
spection, you can avoid costly maintenance,
downtime and repair.
Always turn off and remove tractor key before
making any adjustments or performing any
maintenance.
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WARNING
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pres-
sure 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 pa-
per 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.
1. After using seeder for several hours, check all
bolts to be sure they are tight. Adjust idlers to
remove excess slack from drive chain.
2. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication,”
page 18.
3. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safe-
ty decals. Order new decals from your Great
Plains dealer. Refer to “Safety Decals,” page
6.
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