How To Wash The Propass; Long-Term Storage Of The Propass - TYCROP ProPass 180 Top Dresser Manual Del Operador

How to Wash the ProPass

Salts, road tar, tree sap, fertilizers, or chemicals may
damage the painted finish of the ProPass. Wash off these
deposits as soon as possible with detergent and water.
Additional cleaners or solvents may be needed, but ensure
that they are safe for painted surfaces.
: Do not use flammable fluids
W
ARNING
or cleaners with toxic vapors. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendations.
: Do not use a high-pressure washer. This
I
MPORTANT
can remove paint, safety decals, and grease, and can
also damage components.
1. Remove the option before cleaning and wash it
separately.
2. Remove control pendant on EH models.
3. Wash the body of the ProPass with warm water
and a mild detergent.
4. Completely rinse off the detergent residue with
clean water before it dries.
5. Remove the belt cleaning scraper assembly from
the rear of the ProPass.
Figure 48: Belt cleaning scraper assembly
6. Raise the front of the ProPass as high as
necessary.
Maintenance Instructions
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd. ProPass 180 Top Dresser Operator's Manual
7. If you have a truck-mounted ProPass, use the lift
cylinder on the tow vehicle. (See the tow
vehicle's owner's manual.)
8. If you have a tow-behind or TYCROP direct
connect chassis, use the jack stand on the chassis.
9. Fully open the rear gate and spray water inside
the hopper assembly and the rear gate area.
Inspect the side seals and replace if necessary.
10. Every 25 hours, when greasing, pull off yellow
covers, insert a hose and to wash out trapped
spreading material.
11. At rear, spray small amounts of water (2 to 3
seconds at a time) between the belt and the
bottom guard towards the front of the ProPass.
Let the water drain down the bottom guard and
onto the ground. Repeat until clean.
12. Inspect the hopper, bottom guard, conveyor belt,
bed, and rollers to ensure that all trapped material
is gone.
13. Lower the ProPass back into the normal operating
position.
14. Re-install the belt cleaning scraper assembly.
Push the scraper mount bar onto the belt. Ensure
that the scraper is as vertical as possible, but still
in contact with the belt.

Long-term Storage of the ProPass

Before storing the ProPass for the season:
1. Thoroughly clean the ProPass. Remove parts if
necessary.
2. Remove control pendant on EH models.
3. Pay special attention to the suspension and tires, and
the area between the belt and the cartridge.
4. Check all fasteners and tighten if necessary.
5. Grease all fittings and pivot points. Wipe off any
excess lubricant.
6. Apply a "never seize" product to the idler roller and
the drive roller shafts.
Page 45