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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354M
5/13/08
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life
of any implement. With careful and systematic
inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and
repair.
After using your All Purpose Seeder for several hours,
check all bolts to be sure they are tight.
Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by
obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer.
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WARNING
Always secure seeder in the up position with solid supports
before servicing the underside. Never work under equipment
supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop equipment if
controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst. Either
situation can drop the seeder instantly even when power to the
hydraulics is shut off.
Roller Chains
Refer to Figure 4-1:
Your drive system uses standard no. 40 roller chain and
is designed for low maintenance.
1. Check drive idler (#1) and driven idler (#2) to ensure
they are taking up excess chain slack.
2. Check drive chain (#3) and driven chain (#4) to
ensure they are not over-tightened.
3. Clean and lubricate chains (#3 & #4) with chain
lubricant as needed.
Roller Chains
Figure 4-1
Cleaning and Storing
At the end of the working season or when your
All Purpose Seeder will not be used for several days, it is
good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may
have accumulated on the seeder and any of the moving
parts.
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1. Be sure that the seed box is 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.
Refer to Figure 4-2:
b. Move seed rate adjustment lever all the way to the
right to fully open fluted sprockets.
c. Lower four position door handle to the lowest
position at each seed cup.
d. Run seeder over the ground to power the fluted
sprockets and to finish cleaning out the seed
cups.
Clean-out Levers
Figure 4-2
2. Clean off all dirt and grease. Make sure rollers are
clean of all dirt, trash and debris.
3. Oil the square bore of the seed cup drive sprocket
hub to prevent seizing as noted under Lubrication
Points on page 23.
4. Also, lubricate all grease fittings and roller chains as
noted under Lubrication Points on pages 23 & 24.
5. When in storage, lower the seeder with rollers on a
board or hard surface.
6. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust.
7. Replace all damaged or missing decals.
8. Store seeder inside if possible. Inside storage will
reduce maintenance and make for a longer seeder
life.
9. Inspect seeder for loose, damaged or worn parts and
adjust or replace if needed with genuine Land Pride
parts. Do not alter Land Pride equipment. Altering
equipment can hinder performance and/or cause
damage to the equipment.
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Seed
Cup
DO NOT open cups to the widest position with seed
in the box unless complete clean out is desired.
Seed Rate
Adjustment Lever
Four-Position
Door Handle
