MAINTENANCE TIPS & TRICKS

Be prepared for this season with the precision and durability of Kverneland's Fail Choppers. Keeping your machinery at its best isn't just about maintenance; it's about using components designed to uphold the integrity and performance of your Kverneland equipment.

Overview
We have put together a checklist to go through to make sure your Kverneland Flail Choppers is ready for the upcoming season and will perform at maximum capacity.

Belts and Pulleys
Your Flail chopper is driven by five VX type V-belts running on invertible pulleys which allows adaptation for 540 or 1000rpm drive. Replace them in case they present frays or they are consumed

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Oil level
Check oil level on gearbox.

Fastening screws
Regularly check the fastening screws for the main components. Do not hesitate to replace the back deflector in case of evident damages.

PTO drive
Inspect PTO drive shaft and its protections between tractor and machine.
Replace them if damaged.

Bearings
Periodically check bearings on rollers to detect ay warning signs before eventual field stops.

Rotor blades
Check rotor blades or hammers for damages or wornout which directly impact chopping performances and rotor balancing (vibrations).

Greaser pin
Grease all the components fitted with greaser pin.

ORIGINAL PARTS - USEFUL INFORMATION

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PERFECT WORKING HEIGHT

Correct adjustment and setting of either the ground following wheels or full width roller according conditions (chopped material and type of ground) would maximize the chopping effect as well as preserve the key elements of your flail chopper from premature wear of damages.

BOLTED DOUBLE SKIN & COUNTER KNIFE

BOLTED DOUBLE SKIN & COUNTER KNIFE

Under constant stress and after several hectares and working hours, both items suffer and need to be replaced to maintain the full chopping efficiency. Check their status and get in contact with your local dealer in case of doubt or to have him ordering the right part!

Stone guard

STONE GUARD FLAP


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Safety being one of the core values for Kverneland, a missing flap or a damage that compromise its functionality, must be replaced to avoid risk of injury by projections.

SKIDS


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To correctly follow the soil profile, to keep high  machine performance, prevent wear and inefficient power consumption, it is important to carry correct skids adjustments or replace the wearing element in case they present tear.

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Universal blades & Paddle 

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Cup & Rock Blade

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Hammers

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