
KEENAN MechFiber380+ Operator’s Manual Rev E01 July 2022 4
Grease the door’s hydraulic cylinders (four fittings) and the slide
plates (smear food-grade grease on surfaces). The recommended
grease is Ceran FG, supplied by TOTAL Lubricants, or similar food
and feed industry-grade grease.
Grease the hitch pivot tube (where the swivel hitch is fitted).
Grease all six pivot points listed below:
-Two on each brake rod (four in total)
-One on each brake arm (two in total)
Grease all 14 pivot points listed below:
-Two on each brake rod (eight in total)
-One on each brake arm (four in total)
-One on each spring bogie pivot pin (two in total)
Check axle U-bolt torque settings (tandem only).
Check that tyres are inflated to the recommended pressures, and
make sure the wheel nuts are tight.
Grease each tine pivot and check the tines for looseness.
Check tine buffers for cracks, splits or degradation.
Yearly (end of season or 450 hours)
Open oil bath drain bung and drain off existing oil. Wash off all dirt
and old oil using paraffin, then dry. Refill bath with new oil to
required level (see Section 1.5) and run machine for 5 to 10 minutes
to ensure that all chains have been lubricated.
Before storage, wash the complete machine, then grease or oil all
weekly lubrication points as outlined above. Open the drain bung
in the mixing hopper. Check tyre pressures. Store the machine
under a cover or tarpaulin, if possible.
If the machine is to be stored, remove the weigh box unit from the
machine and keep it in a dry place. Lightly grease the load cell
cable connector end and place it into a plastic bag.
Remove and inspect wheel hub. Replace worn parts, redress and
re-fit.
Blades need to be kept sharpened. This will have to be done
without taking the temper from (i.e., overheating) the blades. If
the machine is operated with blunt blades, it will place major
stress on the drive system. Blades may have to be replaced when
it is not practical to sharpen them.
Table 1: Maintenance checklist
WARNING:
Due to hazards involved in entering the mixing chamber, it is recommended that all
blade replacement is carried out by a KEENAN-authorized service agent who is
specially trained to do so. Contact your local agent (see back cover for details).