Preparing Machine for Storage

CAUTION: Be careful when using diesel fuel so that it does not ignite or serious injury or death to you or others can result. Use only in well ventilated areas away from any sparks and flames.

IMPORTANT: Do not allow diesel fuel (or any other petroleum product) to come in contact with the rubber tubes as it will cause deterioration.

  1. Locate a flat level surface to store machine, then follow safe detaching procedures outlined in the ATTACHING AND DETACHING sections. Place a wood board under opener blades so they do not contact ground.

  2. Remove pressure from openers turning turnbuckle until it is loose at attaching pin. If equipped with optional hydraulic down pressure lower openers to ground to remove pressure on system and coat cylinder rod with grease to prevent rusting.

  3. Open the feed cups to their largest or wide open setting. For double-run, pull the machine around, to rotate drive wheel, to remove more material.

  4. Wash the machine with a high pressure washer; move the shifter back and forth while washing.

  5. Paint all bare metal and rust spots. Remove rubber tubes.

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    Spray all moving parts with diesel fuel or lubricating oil. Move shifter (A) back and forth while spraying. Spray EACH FEED CUP, inside and outside. Work the individual cup levers back and forth while spraying. Pull the machine around, with feed shafts engaged. The cost of fuel or oil is insignificant when the alternative is considered.


  7. For machines that have used treated seed—HIGHLY CORROSIVE material—coat the entire box, inside and outside, with diesel fuel. Do not allow fuel to contact rubber seed tubes.

  8. Lubricate the machine. See Lubrication and maintenance.

  9. Remove chains and clean with diesel fuel. Apply oil before storing in box.

  10. Coat disks or sweeps on track tillage attachment with oil or grease; then lower onto a board for storage.

  11. Store rubber tubes in box. If box has been sprayed with diesel fuel, store tubes in an alternate location. Keep rubber tubes away from sunlight and chemical contact.

  12. For row markers, install lockout pin to insure marker stays in the raised position.

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