Great Plains ADC2250 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 43)

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication
7/28/10 Model 2250 Air Drill Cart 167-033M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 5
Maintenance and Lubrication
Maintenance
General
Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life
of any farm equipment. With careful and systematic in-
spection and lubrication you can avoid many costly repairs
and downtime.
Always turn off tractor and remove the key before making
any adjustments or performing maintenance.
Securely block raised equipment before working under or
around it. Use transport locks on the gauge wheels and
wings.
Read and obey all safety labels on the drill when working
near it.
1. After initially running the drill for several hours, check
all bolts to be sure they are tight. Do not over tighten
the bolts holding the distribution tower assembly to-
gether.
2. Lubricate the drill as noted in the Lubrication portion
of this section.
3. Always use equivalent fasteners to replace any dam-
aged or missing bolts.
4. Adjust the idlers to take up excess chain slack. Do not
overtighten.
5. Always maintain correct pressure in the tires.
6. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels
at once. New labels can be obtained from your Great
Plains dealer.
7. Any fittings which will not take grease must be cleaned
or replaced so that lubrication can be performed.
8. Check and repair all air leakage or damage of the Bin
Lid and Meter seals.
Storage
!
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
Store the drill in an area where children do not play.
1. Release the latch on the bin fill lid to release pressure
on seal.
2. Empty the bin completely. Turn the meter several turns
to be sure it is empty. Blow out the meter with air to re-
move all material.
3. Raise the auger to filling position then run the motor in
reverse until auger is completely empty. Return to the
storage position.
4. The auger hopper should be turned down to prevent
rain or debris from building up in it.
5. Wash and clean the bin thoroughly inside and out to
prevent corrosion.
6. Open the meter lid doors partially but not enough to let
animals get into meter. Wire doors in place if needed.
Do not store the drill with the seal compressed.
7. If the cart is disconnected from the implement for stor-
age plug all 2 1/2” openings to prevent birds from nest-
ing in them.
8. Before using the drill check bin bottoms and 2 1/2” out-
lets for foreign material. Hand crank drive train to
make sure it is free.
9. Lubricate the drill at all points listed in this section.
10. Remove the drive chains and store them in oil.
11. Check all bolts, pins, fittings, and hoses. Tighten, re-
pair or replace parts as needed.
12. Check all moving parts and earth contact parts for
wear or damage. Make notes of any parts needing re-
pair before the next season.
13. Use touch up paint to cover scratches, chips, and
worn areas to prevent rust.
14. Store the drill inside if possible to obtain a longer drill
life.
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Multipurpose
spray lube Multipurpose
grease lube Multipurpose
oil lube Intervals at which
lubrication is required
Lubrication
Legend
Lubrication