Alltech 30L100, Operator'S Manual

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KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual
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Revision F01 06
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March 2020
8.9 Wheels
1. Each year lever off the hub cap, remove the split pin and castle nut and remove the hub.
2. Check seals, bearings, brake shoes, springs, studs, and all other internal parts.
3. Replace worn parts, re-grease and refit.
Note:
1. When refitting the wheels, tighten the castle nut until resistance is felt (do not over tighten). Release
the castle nut 1/6 of a revolution, check for movement in the hub, and if none, refit the split pin.
2. At the end of the feeding season wash the machine down thoroughly preferably using a power washer.
Grease or oil all lubrication points and open the drain bung on the bottom of the machine.
Changing a wheel
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Park the Diet feeder on level ground and apply the handbrake.
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Fit chocks to opposite wheels to prevent machine movement during the operation.
Loosen the wheel nuts with a wrench but do not remove the nuts at this stage.
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Jack up the Diet feeder underneath the axle until the bottom of the wheel is off the
ground. Remove the nuts completely and slide off the wheel.
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Refit the wheel ensuring that the centre of the wheel is properly located on the hub and
hand tighten wheel nuts.
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Lower the machine and tighten the nuts to the recommended torque using suitable
equipment.
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Check the wheel nuts for tightness after one hour of use, repeating on a weekly basis.
8.10 Rear feed-out elevator (where fitted)
An elevator system requires regular maintenance in order to achieve optimum performance.
Every week the elevator needs to be checked to make sure that the belt is running straight and
not wearing unevenly on one side. If the belt is not running straight then adjust the tension by
adjusting the tensioner nut on the side and run again to check.
The elevator surface needs to be kept clean at all times in order to avoid feed building up and
falling into the rollers during operation. Do not allow old feed to build up on the sides of the belt.
Each week ensure that the bearings are greased as per Figure 15 below. Ensure that the
elevator is free moving in each direction, and there is no feed caught in the slideways. Replace
belts and side rubbers when they become worn otherwise elevator will not function properly.
Refer to the Rear Feed-Out Operator Manual Supplement for spare parts, maintenance and
operation
Figure 15: Rear feed out elevator grease point
Grease point
Grease point
Grease point
Grease point