Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication
NTS2507, NTS2509, & NTS2511 s/n+ 2019+ NTS Seeder 313-900M
7/1/19
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Long-Term Storage
Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to
the implement when storing it for long periods and at the
end of the season. This will help to ensure the unit is
ready for field use the next time you hook-up to it.
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
1.
Be sure all seedboxes are completely cleaned before
storing. It is best to do this while still hooked to the
tractor.
a. Scoop out any large quantities of seed left in the
box. Finish by using a small broom or vacuum
sweeper.
b.
Refer to
Move grass seed rate
adjustment lever all the way to the left (100) to fully
open fluted seed cups.
c.
Refer to
lower four position door handles to the lowest
position.
d.
Refer to
Move small seeds rate
adjustment lever all the way to the right (100) to
fully open fluted seed cups.
e. Run seeder over the ground to power the fluted
seed cups and to remove out-of-reach seeds.
f. Check drop tubes to make sure they are not
clogged with seeds. Clean any drop tube that may
have seeds plugged in them.
g. Make a final sweep or vacuum of the fluted seed
cups to finish the cleaning job.
h. Seasonally, rinse each seed cup thoroughly with
water spray from a garden hose. Allow seed cups
to air dry completely before putting seeder back
into service.
2.
Clean off all dirt and grease. Make sure rollers are
clean of all dirt, trash, and debris.
3.
Inspect seeder for loose, damaged, or worn parts
and adjust or replace if needed with genuine Great
Plains parts. Do not alter Great Plains equipment.
Altering equipment can hinder performance and/or
cause damage to the equipment.
4.
Oil the square bore of the seed cup drive sprocket
hub to prevent seizing as noted under Lubrication
Points on page 62.
Grass Seed Rate Adjustment
Figure 8-10
Grass Seed Cup
Figure 8-11
Small Seed Rate Adjustment Lever & Seed Cups
Figure 8-12
Grass Seed Rate Adjustment Lever:
DO NOT operate seeder with seed rate adjustment
lever set on 0.
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To clean out seed, fully open gate by rotating door
handle to this position. DO NOT open cups to the
widest position with seed in the box unless complete
clean out is desired.
Four-Position Door Handle
Shown in it Highest Position
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Small Seed Rate Adjustment Lever:
DO NOT operate seeder with seed rate adjustment
lever set on 0.
Small Seeds Seed Cup
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