Cleaning Fertilizer Box

1. Release all spring clips (A) to drop both bottom covers (B) as shown.

IMPORTANT: If machine is not used for several days, empty and clean out thoroughly. See Storage. Fertilizer can corrode. Coat the box with diesel fuel but do not allow fuel to come in contact with rubber seed tubes.


A-Spring Clips
B-Bottom Covers

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2. The covers can be removed if desired by rotating them out of the hangers (A).


A-Hangers

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3. Remove baffle hold-down knobs. Tip left-hand baffle (A) to the rear (right-hand baffle (B) fits UNDER left-hand baffle) and lift out, then tip and lift out other baffle.

4. Remove bearing clamps (C) and bearing caps, then lift the feed shaft (D) out of the machine.


A-Left-Hand Baffle
B-Right-Hand Baffle
C-Clamps
D-Feed Shaft

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5. Clean remaining fertilizer through clean out holes (A). If machine will not be used the following day, coat parts with diesel fuel, but avoid the rubber tubes.

NOTE: Install baffles over feed wheels so the outer ends of the baffles are flush with the end panels of the fertilizer box.

6. Replace the feed shafts, clamps, and baffles. The right-hand baffle must be installed first. The baffle "ears" locate the feed wheels. Make sure they are not bent or erratic delivery will result.

IMPORTANT: The outer end of either bottom cover MUST NOT contact the end panel hardware of the box or leakage will result.

7. Replace bottom covers.


A-Clean Out Holes

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