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Centre Pivot - Maintenance


 

 
 
 

Yearly

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Check air pressure in all tyres.

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Drain any water from gear boxes and refill with proper oil.

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Grease the pivot swivel.

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Check to ensure all drive shafts and shields are in place.

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Check sand trap to make sure sand is not building up.

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Flush the system if it is necessary.

Pre-Season

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Check all sprinklers/nozzles at the start up time to ensure that they are spaying properly, ensure rotation.

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Ensure equipment is properly grounded.

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Check the structure and the drive units

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Check the oil level in the gearboxes

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Check depth of wheel tracks

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Check the functions of the controller

 

End of Season

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Drain the pivot and all the water connections to the pivot.

Periodical

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After the first year of operation, drain and replace the oil from all wheel drive gear boxes and centre drive wheel boxes.

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Change oil in the gearboxes at least every third year under conditions.

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For machines operating more then 1000 hours a year, consider changing oil every year.

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Routinely check bolts for tightness and review the condition of gearbox seals.

 

 
 
 

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