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7.14 Bunker
The bunker (all steel plates around the conveyors) must be checked daily for accumu-
lated dirt and cleaned as required (dirt scraper). Accumulated soil reduces the capac-
ity of the beet bunker and unnecessary increases the weight of the machine!
7.14.1 Bunker auger
Body and turns of the auger must be regularly cleaned of sticking soil or other foreign
objects.
The knuckle joint of the drive in the rear and the counter bearing in front must be lubri-
cated using the grease gun every 100 operating hours.
7.14.2 Ultrasound sensors
(1) Ultrasound sensor front
(2) Ultrasound sensor rear
The both ultrasound sensors (1) and (2) must be cleaned with the wet cloth if they are
soiled. For optimum operation of the sensors, it is indispensably necessary that the
ultrasound sensors are completely clean.
7.14.3 Cross conveyors
Due to the process, the conveyor chains are worn unevenly. You may substantially
increase the useful life of the conveyor chains if you change them following the
method shown below: