Maintenance & Lubrication

Maintenance

• Proper servicing and adjustments is the key to the long life of any farm implement. With careful and systematic inspection , you can avoid costly maintenance , time and repair.
• After using your machine for several hours , check all bolts to be sure that they are tight.
• Replace any worm , damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Authorised dealer.
• Always keep the machine clean.
• Before lubricating or adjusting the Seed cum Fertilizer Drill, disengage all drives and stop the engine.
• Always stop the machine before opening the inspection doors.
• Keep all shields in place. After working on the SEED DRILL, make sure the shields are fastened securely.
• Stay clear of moving parts at all times.
• Keep chains properly adjust and aligned.
• Always carry a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the SEED DRILL.

After sowing but before storing the Seed cum Fertilizer drill take it to any service station so that the drill can be cleaned/ washed thoroughly with the high pressure water spray. But remember after the spray of water apply diesel in both boxes with the help of brush or piece of cloth to prevent the box from rusting. It is important that drill should be parked in covered area and away from direct sunlight

• Inspect the Seed cum Fertilizer Drill for loose, damaged or worn out parts and adjust or replace if necessary.
• Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust.
• Before using the machine in next sowing season check all moving parts are working freely/properly or not, To ensure the working oil all the moving/rotating parts like seed shaft, fertilizer shaft, Front & side wheels and then rotate the front wheel with hand. Check that whether the parts are working properly or not. In case the parts are not working properly oil the moving parts specially in the router’s hole in the fluted roller (seed shaft) and after time rotate the front wheel again with hand to check that is it moving freely.