USC LX Series Guide

LX Series Treater Maintenance
DRIVE AND DRUM
 Inspect all welds and structural components on frame and drum for bends,
cracks and damage.
 Remove shields and inspect pillow block bearings.
 Inspect drive wheels for unordinary wear, and setscrews for tightness.
 Inspect the Neoprene idler wheels.
 Tighten and lubricate chain.
PUMPS AND PLUMBING
Check pump in forward and reverse.
 Make sure pump heads open and close smoothly.
 Inspect tubing and for uneven wear. Replace pump tubing often to ensure high
flow rates can be met.
 Check air actuated 3-way valve. Clean brass filter if necessary.
 Tighten hose clamps and check filter. Clean filter frequently to avoid blockages.
 Flush flow meter with clean water frequently to avoid chemical buildup.
SEED WHEEL
 Inspect all welds and structural components for bends, cracks and damage.
 Remove shields to inspect wheel, brushes and proximity switches.
 Use compressed air to blow out any seeds and excess build-up that may have
occurred during operation.
 Inspect RPM indicator. If loose, tighten bolt.
Proper maintenance of the LX Series Seed Treater is critical for peak performance,
reliability and accuracy of this system. The following is a guideline for the type of
maintenance and servicing that should be performed on this unit. Your environment
and uses may require additional maintenance and service beyond this list to assure a
reliable and safe unit. The operator of this unit has ultimate responsibility to identify
areas of concern and rectify them before they become a hazard or safety issue.
There is no substitute for a trained, alert operator.
Do not put this unit into operation with any questionably maintained
parts. Poor performance or a hazard may occur.

LX Series Treater Maintenance
ATOMIZER
To access inside of atomizer housing, push up on the quick release handle and slide
back the atomizer (see picture below).
Quick-Release
Handle
 Slide back atomizer housing and grease
bearing inside. Bearing needs just one
pump of grease every 40 hours of use.
 Clean any build-up inside the housing and
the atomizer head. To remove the
atomizer head, loosen the set screw
located on the bottom of the head.
 Check for any play in the atomizer shaft.
 Make sure the atomizer spins smoothly.
 Ensure the adjustable chute is fitting
completely into the drum opening.
Adjust if necessary.
Atomizer Head
Bearing Set Screw

LX Series Treater Maintenance
CONTROL PANEL
 Check and tighten wire connections.
 Check quick connects on bottom of control panel.
 Check starters and overloads.
 Check relays and breakers.
 Check and set the proximity switches.
 Check VFD’s.
MIX TANK
 Check motor.
 Check for any play in the mix tank shaft.
 Check valves, fittings, and plug on bottom of tank for leaks.
 Check chemical line tubing for abnormal wear.