Removing From Storage

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.

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Thoroughly inspect the machine for loose parts and adjust as necessary.

IMPORTANT: High pressure washers can damage electrical components, bearings, hoses and/or hoppers if direct contact is applied. Use caution, if power washing machine.

Clean any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on moving parts, gears and chains before operating the 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 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 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.

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A - Pesticide Drive Chain

B - Seed Meter Drive Chain

C - Pesticide Drive Sprocket

D - Drive Disconnect Knob

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.

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.

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