Beginning of the Season ServiceIMPORTANT: Do not use chain lube or any other heavy petroleum base lubricant that may cause a buildup of dust or dirt in the sprocket or geat teeth. Before using the planter after it has been stored, inspect the seed hoppers for cleanliness to be certain the seed will flow from hoppers freely. Thoroughly inspect the planter unit for loose parts and adjust as necessary. Clean any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on moving parts, gears and chains before operating the planter. This will prevent abrasive action that could cause excessive wear. When roller chains remain unused for several days, moisture in the air will accumulate on the chain, causing the chain to rust. This can, and will, become serious enough in time to cause the chain joints to become stiff, restricting their normal free movement. While very difficult to detect, this stiffness can encourage the chains to operate abnormally and disturb the smooth rotation of important meter components, causing deterioration in performance. If the planter is not used for several days, or if oil has been removed from chains, etc. while cleaning the planter, thoroughly lubricate chains with John Deere Multipurpose Spray Lube, TY6350. Pay particular attention to pesticide drive chain (A), seed meter drive chain (B), and pesticide drive sprocket (C). Be certain these chains and gears have adequate lubrication. When lubricating the pesticide drive gears, move the drive disconnect knob (D) back and forth while spraying to help loosen any paint or dirt buildup and allow the gears to turn freely. |
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Turn the meter drive shaft, by hand, to be sure the drive shaft and seed meter are free to turn. Rotate forward only, as assemblies are not designed to rotate in reverse. Be certain all adjustments are made for the planting conditions to be encountered. Lubricate the unit as outlined in the Lubrication section. |
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