Great-plains MF45 Operator Manual User Manual download pdf (Page 23)

4/15/2003

500-048M

Maintenance and Lubrication

Multipurpose

spray lube

Multipurpose

grease lube

Multipurpose

oil lube

Intervals at which

lubrication is required

Lubrication

Legend

Maintenance

Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life

of any farm implement. With careful and systematic in-

spection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and re-

pair.

Equipment Cleanup

Nozzles should be cleaned with a low pressure (less than

30 psi) air hose, and periodically replaced. Haul a supply

tank of water so you can clean the spray tank and applica-

tor out in the ﬁeld. Never wash tank out in the yard or at a

car wash.

Dispose of left-over chemical in the same manner de-

scribed on the manufacture’s label of the chemical last

used in the sprayer. Rinse out the tank and spray the rinse

water on the last ﬁeld that was sprayed.

General Information

If equipment is to be used in freezing or near freezing con-

ditions, protect pump and plumbing system by thoroughly

draining liquid and pumping antifreeze solution through

system to coat the interior of the pump and plumbing.

Before working on, servicing or making adjustments on

sprayer, always disengage power, shut off tractor engine,

make sure all moving parts have stopped, and all pressure

in the system is relieved.

Check the conditions of hoses and connections frequently.

Release the system pressure before working on the spray-

er. To release the pressure ﬂip the boom section switches

on and off without the pump running. Always wear rubber

gloves when making repairs or adjustments. Make sure all

Protective Equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.) listed on

page 5, are stored in an easily accessible place but pro-

tected from potential contamination from dust or chemi-

cals.

Check the sprayer for any loose bolts, pins, and hose

clamps.

Check the hoses, pumps, valves, and ﬁttings for any leaks.

Inspect all parts of the sprayer for wear and rust. Repair

and paint parts as necessary.

Storage

1. Empty solution from your sprayer tank and store or

dispose of the chemical as recommended by the man-

ufacturer’s chemical label.

2. Change ﬁlters in the tractor cab after ﬁnished.

3. Wash off the exterior of the boom thoroughly using a

safe solvent or soap and water.

4. Flush the boom out with antifreeze (Great Plains

strongly recommends the use of RV antifreeze) to pre-

vent damage to components when a freeze occurs.

5. Inspect all parts of the sprayer boom for wear and rust.

Repair and paint parts as necessary.

6. Store the boom in a dry area away from direct sun-

light. Follow the instructions to park the boom. Refer to

Parking on page 15.

Lubrication

Swing Arm Pivot Joints

The grease zerks are located in the shaft on the lower pivots

and in the tube on the upper pivots. Grease until you just be-

gin to see grease come out.

Type of Lubrication: NLGI grade 2 or 3 grease lubricant

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