ROUTINE MILKING MACHINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS
Waikato Milking Systems NZ Ltd recommends that you carry out the following routine
maintenance checks:
DAILY
•
Cluster Air Admission Holes
If blocked clear carefully with a 0.8 mm diameter wire or drill bit.
Do not
increase the size of the hole.
•
Cluster Washers
Check for blocked holes. Dismantle and clean if necessary.
•
Pulsators
If the sound varies from normal check the pulsator concerned. Clean filters
and/or reset rate.
•
Vacuum Pump Oil Level And Condition
Top up or replace if necessary.
•
Rubberware
Include short and long pulse and milk tubes and liners. Replace any items which
have been holed or split.
•
Sanitary trap
Check for milk residues. Clean both the sanitary trap and the receiver air line if
residues are found, and check the interceptor.
•
Interceptor
Check for milk residues. If any are found clean the interceptor and the main
airline. If a rotary-vaned vacuum pump is installed clean it according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. If an oil recycling system is installed replace the oil if
milk has contaminated it.
•
Bulk Milk Tank
Check all surfaces and valves, bends, etc. for milk residues. Clean if necessary.
•
Milk Pump
Dismantle and check for milk residues. Clean if necessary.
•
Milk Filter
Dismantle and check for milk residues. Clean if necessary.
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