ARBOS MEK-X250, Use And Maintenance Manual

Use and Maintenance Manual

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8.1.  MAINTENANCE INTERVENTIONS WHICH  

MAY BE CARRIED OUT BY  

THE OPERATOR

The interventions described in the following paragraphs 

do not require a technical specialisation. The operator must 

know and accurately perform the operations as per the indi-

cations and must have turned off the machine.

Periodical checks and maintenance operations must be car-

ried out in the periods and manners described and are the 

responsibility of the operator.

Failure to observe maintenance periods and manners will 

compromise the correct functioning and life of the machine, 

thus invalidating the warranty.

Increase the frequency of maintenance interventions in case 

of hard use (frequent arrests and start-ups, very hard terrain, 

etc.).

• 

Regularly check that the signs and safety disposals on 

the machine are in a good state and that nothing endan-

gers their correct functioning.

• 

Regularly check the condition of painted and galvanised 

parts of the seeder. Avoid leaving residues from chemi-

cal products on the machine.

• 

Regularly paint all of the parts for joining and fixing 

(rods, screws, nuts, etc.) also inspect that these are well 

tight and correctly positioned. Do not use the machine 

in the instance where fixtures are not in order or correct-

ly attached.

• 

The gear transmission chains and some pins need to be 

periodically greased (apply a thin layer of grease on the 

rollers and on the gear units). In case there is a fertilizer 

spreader mounted on the machine, periodically grease 

the roller chains and the gear units of the mechanical 

operation.

• 

It is good practice to keep the machine clean; we recom-

mend washing all the individual parts with water after 

each use.

• 

This is particularly necessary if a fertilizer spreader is be-

ing used (the chemical products are particularly aggres-

sive) and, in this case, cleaning must be carried out at the 

end of every working day, paying particular attention to 

washing the tanks, the distributors and all areas in con-

tact with the fertilizer.

• 

Immediately clean any fertiliser or other chemical/bio-

logical product that has dripped on the frame or on the 

fixing U-bolts, in line with all the safety regulations sup-

plied with the product.

• 

Check the inflation pressure of the tyres.

8.2.  FREQUENCY OF INTERVENTIONS

Below, you will find information on intervention time frames 

for some operations to be carried out in order to prolong the 

perfect operation of the seeder. The frequency suggested is 

purely used by way of example and is subject to change de-

pendent on the type of service, environment, seasonal fac-

tors, etc.

NEW MACHINE

• 

Check the tightening of all the screws and nuts, and that 

all the transmissions are free to operate.

AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEEDING SEASON

• 

Check the state of use of the equipment by starting the 

seeder unloaded.

• 

Check the inflation pressure of the tyres.

• 

Carry out a complete oil change of the gearbox using 

SAE 15W-40 oil (1Kg).

DAILY

• 

Wash the seeder with water, particularly all the parts 

which have been in contact with chemical products, i.e. 

tanks, distributors, distribution pipes. Check that there 

are no residues from chemical products inside the dis-

tribution components - they may cause blockages and/

or malfunctions.

WEEKLY

• 

Check the state of the transmissions;

• 

Check the condition of the seed distributors (sprocket 

and feelers).

• 

Grease the bushes of the wheel arms and lifting cylinder 

terminals (towed).

LONG-TERM STORAGE

At the end of the season or where the machine will not be 

used for an extended period of time, we recommend the fol-

lowing:

• 

Empty the hopper of all seeds and fertiliser.

• 

Wash the equipment abundantly with water, particular-

ly the chemical product tanks, and then dry the equip-

ment.

• 

Carefully check all parts and replace any that are dam-

aged or worn;

• 

Fully tighten all screws and bolts.

• 

Oil all of the transmission chains, lubricate all the 

non-painted parts.

• 

Grease the bushes of the wheel arms and lifting cylinder 

terminals (towed) and the sowing depth adjustment jack 

(carrying).

• 

Protect the equipment with a cover and place it in a sta-

ble dry place, out of reach of those unqualified to use it.

• 

Keep the sowing parts clean. Built-up dirt, stones, roots, 

grass, etc. may obstruct the sowing tool, cause the an-

ti-plough disc to malfunction or block the compression 

wheels.

• 

Performing these simple operations will be of significant 

benefit to the user, ensuring the equipment is found in 

perfect condition at the start of the new season.