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 Tips for hydro-seeder
Maintenance
Courtesy of Emerald Equipment
 Motor Oil
Emerald highly recommends
using synthetic oil or synthetic blends in your hydro-seeders
and straw mulchers
to reduce frequency of oil changes and to eliminate the
negative attributes of petroleum based oil. Synthetics don't
break
down, they just get dirty. Just change the filters regularly & top
off oil as needed. Most motors run cooler & more efficiently
on synthetic oil.
 Clutches
Keep clutches adjusted on your seeders and make
sure your clutches snap into engagement. If you have a
bungee cord keeping it engaged then you are way over due for
an
adjustment and possibly on the way to clutch failure. I
saw a lot of clutch
replacement action this spring and several were fairly
new machines that did not get adjusted when needed.
 Pumps
Like
clutches, pumps benefit from an occasional inspection and
adjustment. Whether you have a centrifugal
or progressive cavity (screw or gear) pump sooner or later
you
need to adjust them to keep your suction/pressure up. Often
the pressure drops on pumps gradually over period of time
so operators are unaware of what they have lost. Gear pumps
are
easy to adjust and can usually be rebuilt at least once
before having to be replaced. A rebuilt pump can bring new
life
to an older machine. Centrifugal pumps are more expensive
to repair
and replace but generally benefit from an occasional adjustment
or seal replacement. Review your equipment manual for instructions
on clutch and pump adjustment.
If you own a Bowie Hydro Mulcher
or a Kincaid Agigator and do not have an Owners Manual, contact
us and we can provide
you with one.
 Hoses/Nozzles
Don’t forget to inspect your hoses and
nozzles and have replacements ready. Emerald stocks both hoses
and nozzles
and
even some that probably did not come with your machine
- nozzles that will cover just about any slurry application
from the
hose or tower.
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Winterizing a hydro-seeder
Check List compliments of: EMERALD
EQUIPMENT |
Click below
for a PDF version
 ess_winterizing.pdf
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 CHECKLIST
A. Engine
-
Change oil and oil filter.
- Change fuel filter.
- Service air filter.
- Tune gas engine.
- Clean and flush radiator and thermostat.
- Inspect fan belt.
- Inspect and adjust clutch.
- Clean and check battery and store
inside.
B. Pump
- Check impeller wear plate tolerance-- adjust or replace.
- Inspect casing for wear.
- Replace seal if leaking.
- Drain water from pump casing, then pour in a quart of
oil and spin to prevent rust.
- Remove lubricator cup and fittings, clean and
repack with a soft soda based grease.
C. Tank
- Exterior can be cleaned of lime and fertilizer by
spraying on fuel oil or vinegar and washing off
several days
later. Touch up with paint.
- Interior should be cleaned and spot painted.
- Inspect all tank bearings and seals. Replace if necessary.
D. Piping
- Inspect all rubber seals and gaskets.
- Inspect all piping clamps and coupler.
- Remove and disassemble valve, clean grease grooves
and the large plug in the bottom of the
valve and repack.
- Flush all hoses, reels and piping.
E. Drive Components
- Check all chains, sprockets, belts, and pulleys
for wear and proper tension.
- Check shaft couplers for wear.
- Check gear boxes for proper lubrication.
F. Hydraulic System
- Drain reservoir, clean suction screen, change
filter and refill with specified oil.
- Inspect all hydraulic hoses for leaks, cracks
and deterioration.
- Inspect all valves, cylinders and fittings
for leaks.
G. Grease Fittings
- Lubricate with hand gun only.
H. Trailer
- Inspect tires.
- Pack wheel bearings.
- Inspect hitch, hitch bolts and safety chains.
I. Miscellaneous
- Check all guards and safety decals. Replace
if necessary.
- Restock tool kit with any missing
items.
- Restock spare parts bin.
- Inspect the overall machine for
structural wear and damage.
Tighten loose fasteners.
Winterization Tips Specifically for
Bowie Hydro Mulchers:
Clean entire machine before storage.
Clean inside of tank and drain.
Centrifugal pumps : remove drain
plug in bottom of pump
Bowie Gear Pump : grease each fitting
with 15 pumps of grease and turn
pump slowly
a few revolutions.
Leave all ball and gate valves
open halfway.
Add Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer to
fuel tank and run engine for 15
minutes.
Water cooled engines be sure radiator
has proper anti-freeze.
Remove and store battery indoors.
Spray WD-40 on Formsprag Clutches.
Grease all fittings, spray Chemsearch
Lubrease or equivalent on all roller
chains.
Check
List compliments of:
EMERALD EQUIPMENT
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web visitors to print out this
form for
their own company
use.
We do not give copyright permission
for any company to copy or publish
this elsewhere.
Need
advise
on hydro-seeder care and maintenance?
Call our expert and hydroseeding
vet “Arman”
# (541) 504-0307 Portland, Oregon
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