Alltech KEENAN MechFiber345, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 38: Tandem axle chassis grease points
6.7 Blade Maintenance
Blade Sharpening and/or Replacement, it is recommended that only KEENAN
Trained and/or qualified maintenance personnel should perform this task.
Blades need to be kept sharp. Blunt blades will increase power requirements.
Sharpening must be done without taking the temper from the blades (without
overheating). Blades can be sharpened many times but when they reach the
point where this is no longer practical, they must be replaced.
6.8 Maintenance For BaleBlend Models
There is a grease nipple fitted at the pivot point of each BaleBlend tine on the
auger chamber side of the machine, the grease nipple is fitted to the head of
each M24 tine bolt. The following maintenance points should be checked on a
monthly basis:
1. Apply grease to each of the Tine Bolt grease points individually.
2: The M24 tine bolt lock nuts should be checked for tightness, they should be
tight enough to prevent the tine from having any side movement, but allow it fall
under its own weight when let drop.
3: The rubber buffer should also be checked for wear or signs of damage which
may affect its shock absorption. Optimum tine to top knife gap is 235mm ±
10mm (see Figure 40), but may vary depending on application and the design
of tine fitted. Please consult your local Service Centre for settings.
4: Check that the operation of the creel both up and down, is smooth and
unobstructed.
5: Check the creel rubber is in place, undamaged and lowering and raising with
the creel.
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Revision A04 July 2018