Removing From Storage

If machine is in the folded transport position and storage locks were installed, raise machine up off of storage locks.

Remove storage locks from wheel and rockshaft cylinders and place storage locks in the storage position.

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Remove all plugs (A) from vacuum manifold bells (B).

IMPORTANT: 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 gear teeth.

Before using machine after it has been stored, inspect seed hoppers for cleanliness to be certain seed will flow from hoppers freely.

Thoroughly inspect machine for loose parts and adjust as necessary.

Clean any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on moving parts, gears and chains before operating machine. 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 chain, causing 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 cause the chains to operate abnormally and disturb the smooth rotation of important meter components causing deterioration in performance.

If machine is not used for several days or if oil has been removed from chains while cleaning the machine, thoroughly lubricate chains with John Deere Multipurpose Spray Lube TY6350.

The meter drive shaft and seed meter should turn freely by hand. Rotate drive shaft forward only, as assemblies are not designed to rotate in reverse.

Adjust machine for planting conditions to be encountered.

A-Plugs
B-Manifold Bell

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Lubricate planting units as outlined in the Lubrication section.

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