Javo Standard potting machine manual
Version 2010-11-1 Page 13
Maintenance and cleaning
Always remove the plug from the socket before carrying out work. A number of items of personal safety equipment
(PSE) must be worn before starting maintenance work:
Safety glasses
Safety gloves
Safety clothing
Daily cleaning, maintenance and inspection
Check the tension of the chains and belts is still correct daily. (For specifications see pages 8 and 9).
In addition, you should check that no pots or other materials have fallen into the machine. If they have, they should
be removed before the machine is restarted.
Emptying the soil bin
1. Remove cover (A).
2. Switch on the elevator until the bin is empty.
3. Switch the machine off and remove the plug from the socket.
4. Clean the paddles (B).
Note:
- Do not clean using water. Use compressed air and/or a brush.
- Do not use sharp tools to prevent damage to the belt.
- Clean the machine daily when using clay or aggressive/sticky soil types
-Take care near moving parts
Pot track pawl
Adjust eccentric bolt (A) to increase the stroke of the pawl (B). The closer the bolt is to the
pivot point the longer the stroke.
Nature and frequency of maintenance and cleaning
Apply a thin coating of grease
After every 40 operating hours
Pot track drive (bolt on rod)
Apply a thin coating of grease
After every 40 operating hours
After every 320 operating hours
After every 320 operating hours
After every 320 operating hours
After every 16 operating hours
Tools and equipment required
The standard maintenance set supplied with the machine contains the
following:
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