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SECTION 5 - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
SAFETY FIRST!
Kverneland recommend that major maintenance or repair work, other
than detailed in Sections 4 and 5, are carried out by your Kverneland dealer. No liability will
be accepted for any mechanical failure or personal injury sustained as a result of work
carried out by unauthorised personnel.
IMPORTANT!
The maintenance procedures detailed in this section are essential to prolonging the effective
operation of the machine and ensuring the safety of its operator. No liability will be accepted for any mechanical
failure or personal injury sustained as a result of neglecting these instructions. Ensure that safe working
practices are used at all times and ALWAYS use the correct tools. REMEMBER, THE SAFETY OF YOURSELF
AND OTHERS COULD BE AT RISK!
SAFETY FIRST!
Prior to carrying out ANY form of maintenance, STOP TRACTOR ENGINE and REMOVE
KEY. APPLY PARKING BRAKE and REMOVE PTO SHAFT FROM TRACTOR.
NOTE!
Consult your Dealer for advice over any doubts concerning maintenance
procedures.
AFTER FIRST TWO HOURS USE
1. Check that wheel nuts are tightened to the correct torque:
Kverneland 608 / 610, 70 mm square axle - 300 Nm.
Kverneland 612 / 614, 80 mm square axle - 420 Nm.
Kverneland 616 / 618, 90 mm square axle - 420 Nm.
2. Check axle plate clamping bolts and re-torque to 110 Nm.
3. Check drawbar bolts and re-torque to 840 Nm.
4. Check M30 hitch bolt an re-torque to 1400 Nm.
5. Check Load Cell securing bolts and re-torque to 420 Nm.
6. Check primary and main transmission chain tensions - adjust if necessary.
7. Check conveyor of the tape tensions - adjust if necessary.
DAILY
1. Carry out all lubrication checks as detailed in the lubrication chart.
2. Clear any material from moving parts such as conveyor mechanism and discharge door.
3. Check brake operation and efficiency.
4. Visually check for missing auger blades, condition, sharpness and blade orientation.
5. Check that ALL inspection panels, guards, conveyor/chute safety screens and ALL safety decals are in place
and are legible.
