KEENAN MechFiber 250 and
280 Operator’s Manual
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Revision C01, 04
th
Dec 2019
9 Maintenance
checklist
Daily
Cleaning:
Clean all old feed from around the body to prevent corrosion and
damage to paint.
VFC-door:
Before using the machine, check that the door opens and shuts
fully and operates smoothly.
Wheel nuts:
Check torque settings
.
Oiler:
Check the oil level and replenish with SAE 10 oil as required.
Weekly (40 hrs)
PTO input shaft:
Grease the universal joints (2 nipples) and the sliding half shafts
(smear grease on surfaces). For further information, please refer to
the PTO Maintenance Booklet supplied with the PTO.
Drive (gear) box:
Grease the drive input-shaft bearings (2 nipples) & pivot bush
nipple.
Rotor bearings:
Grease the front and rear rotor bearings (2 nipples).
Feed discharge auger:
Grease the front and rear auger bearings (2 nipples).
Idler shaft:
Grease the front and rear idler shaft bearings (2 nipples).
Single axle:
Grease all 6 pivot points listed below:
2 on each brake rod (4 in total)
1 on each brake arm (2 in total)
VFC-door (guillotine):
Grease the door
’s hydraulic cylinders (4 nipples) and the slide
plates (smear food-grade grease on surfaces). The recommended
grease is “Ceran FG” supplied by TOTAL Lubricants, or similar food
and feed industry-grade grease.
Drive chains:
Keep the automatic oiler reservoir (where fitted) full of SAE 10 oil.
Check the condition of the two jockey arms.
Tyres:
Check that tyres are inflated to the recommended pressures and
make sure the wheel nuts are tight.
Jockey arm points:
Grease the grease points on each of the 2 tension arms.
Axle U-bolts:
Check axle U-bolt mounting torques (tandem only).
Oiler pipes:
Check hoses for damage or leaks.
Yearly (end of season)
Drive chains
:
Remove both chains; wash off all dirt and old oil using paraffin, then
dry. Soak both chains in oil overnight or longer if possible.
Idler & auger shaft front
bearing:
Remove and pack with grease.
Machine:
Before storage, wash the complete machine, then grease or oil all
weekly lubrication points as above. Open the drain cock in the
mixing hopper. Check tyre pressures. Store the machine under
cover or under a tarpaulin, if possible.
