Prepare your Kverneland Flail Chopper for peak performance with a quick pre-season check. Ensure it’s ready to operate at full capacity for a smooth and efficient season ahead!
MAINTENANCE TIPS & TRICKS
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
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
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
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 FLAP
MAY040035.61 - MAY010028Y
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
MAY0400011.86 - MAY0400012.86
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.
Universal blades & Paddle
MA7800080 - MA6400077
MAY020012 - A137177700
MAY030023 - A137177600
MAY010016 - MAY010020
MA6200080
Cup & Rock Blade
MA6200077
MA5200078
MA6200078
Hammers
MAY010019 - MA6303076
MAY020011 - MAY020011
MAY030002