Section 9: Maintenance & Lubrication
PFS4000, PFS5060 & PFS8010 Pendulum Spreaders 309-124M
11/20/20
46
Section 9: Maintenance & Lubrication
General Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life
of any implement. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Remove all traces of fertilizer before performing any
electrical or gas welding operations. Fertilizers containing
nitrates are very dangerous and can explode when brought in
contact with fire causing injury or death.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Maintenance, adjustments and cleaning of the Pendulum
Spreader must always be done with unit resting on the
ground or on stable supports and with tractor park brakes
applied, engine turned off and ignition key removed.
•
Always wear non slip shoes, gloves, protective clothing,
safety glasses and a breathing mask capable of filtering
powders when cleaning, servicing, lubricating and filling
your Pendulum Spreader to prevent injury to the body and/
or injury from inhalation of product. Refer to chemical
manufacturers’ labels for specific protective requirements.
CAUTION
!
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement with
other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or meet OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications. They can
weaken the integrity and impair the safety, function,
performance, and life of the implement. Replace parts only
1.
Refer to
Check spout
attachment bolts and nuts before each filling of the
hopper to make certain they are tight.
2. Check all bolts daily to be certain they are tight.
3. Make certain driveline is secured on both ends.
4. Check pendulum for wear, cracks and breaks.
Replace pendulum if needed. Use only genuine Land
Pride spouts, screws and nuts when replacing or
changing spouts.
5. Engage power take-off to make sure the pendulum
swings back and forth properly.
IMPORTANT: Refer to
Check pendulum spout attachment bolts and special
nuts before each filling of the hopper to make certain
they are tight. A loose bolt can quickly damage the
spout, spreader frame and drive unit.
IMPORTANT:
In the event of irregular or unusual
vibrations, stop the machine immediately and
assess the problem. Make necessary repairs before
continuing.
IMPORTANT:
Clean all residual from the grease
zerks before injecting lubrication into them.
6. Check gate opening for wear and mechanical
operation.
7. Lubricate bearings as noted under Lubrication on
8. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust.
9. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels
by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer.
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 ensure the unit is ready
for field use the next time you hook-up to it.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always wear safety glasses and safety masks when cleaning
the Pendulum Spreader with pressurized air or water.
•
Keep animals and other persons away from the spreader
while cleaning the unit.
Clean, inspect, service and make necessary repairs to
the Pendulum Spreader after each use, when parking it
for long periods and when parking it at the end of a
working season. This will help ensure that the spreader is
ready for field use the next time you hook-up to it.
1. Empty hopper of product before unhooking unit from
tractor.
2. Clean off all particles of fertilizer, dirt and grease that
may have accumulated on the frame, hopper and
moving parts.
3. Wash Pendulum Spreader thoroughly inside and
outside with a garden hose. Make sure all particles of
fertilizer have been removed. Allow to completely dry
before closing gates.
4. Inspect for loose, damaged or worn parts. Make
needed adjustments, tighten loose parts and replace
damaged and worn parts.
5. Lubricate as noted in the
Lubrication
portion of this
section starting on page 47.
6. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride
touch-up paint.
7. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels
by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer.
8. Store spreader in a clean, dry place away from
atmospheric conditions to protect unit from further
deterioration.
9. Make sure spreader is stable. Use auxiliary supports
if necessary to prevent unit from tipping over.
IMPORTANT:
Particles of fertilizer are corrosive and
should be thoroughly cleaned from the machine
before parking it for a long period of time.
