Farm King Hammermill FK354, Operator And Parts Manual

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Maintenance - Hammermill
Maintenance
Maintenance
• The hammers are 4-way reversible and made of high carbon steel to provide longlasting
wear.
• When reversing hammers, reverse the complete set or the rotation balance of the cylinder
will be affected.
Lubrication
• Providing grease does not escape from bearings, they should be greased every 40 working
hours. Only small amounts of grease to be used with each greasing. Over greasing will cause
the oil seals to break thus allowing grease to escape and dust to enter. Over greasing will
also cause the bearing to heat.
ALERT
Some bearings might be sealed bearings, therefore, no
lubrication will be required.
Vibration
• If the hammers are locked with each other they cause vibration. If machine vibrates, check if
all hammers are running freely. Broken hammers should always be replaced, as this affects
the rotating balance of the cylinder.