GREASING AND MAINTENANCE
Make sure your machine is well greased (refer to list for greasing points).
Wagon Grease Nipples
Swivel 1
Jack 1
Conveyor 4
Elevator (2 chain) 9
Elevator (4 chain) 15
Floor shaft (2 chain) 4
Floor shaft (3 chain) 4
Floor shaft (4 chain) 5
Single axle 2
Tandem axle 6
Floor idlers 1 per chain
Grease all nipples daily for the first week when in use, then weekly after that. If you are doing a
lot of travelling, then the axle pins should be greased more often. Grease daily if the wagon is
being used all day and doing a lot of kilometres. Check wheel bearings periodically.
Grease drive chains regularly, oil floor and elevator chains periodically which will give smoother
running, particular when the machine has not been used for a while.
Check floor and elevator chains after the first three to four loads for tension and then once per
week when in use. (See illustration I) for adjusting.
If the floor or elevator chains get to the stage where it is possible to cut two links off each side
then do so. If the chains are adjusted out further and further then at some point serious damage
will be caused.
Floor slats bolts should be tightened up after the first week of operation and then monthly after
that.
Check the cross conveyor belt regularly. If the tracking strip in the middle of the belt on a 900 wide
conveyor or on the outsides on a 1200 conveyor is starting to climb the roller then the belt needs
to be adjusted. The belt needs to be flat across the width of it otherwise damage will occur. If you
are unsure about the tracking strip, please ring your supplier or us.
Check cross conveyor rollers for any build up of silage. If build up exists, remove the belt and clean
thoroughly. Build up causes belt stretching and shortens belt life.
The cross conveyor belt should be removed once a year so that any build up of material can be
cleaned out.
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