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Part I – Service and maintenance bale handler
attachment
1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this manual
This manual has been designed to present the general information you need to operate and
maintain the KEENAN bale handler attachment. Further information on general service and
maintenance for the KEENAN diet feeders are in the general and model-specific operator
manuals, which should also be referred to before operating or maintaining the machine.
WARNING:
Prior to carrying out any maintenance on the machine, always ensure the
tractor engine is stopped and disconnect the P.T.O. and hydraulic hoses from
the tractor. Observe safety precautions at all times when working on the
machine. Read Section 4 in the general machine information manual on
"Safety" before attempting to work on the machine.
1.2 Maintenance checklist
Bale handler:
Table 1: Maintenance checklist
1.3 Maintenance for bale handler models
There is a grease point fitted at the pivot point of each bale handler tine on the auger chamber
side of the machine. The grease point is fitted to the head of each M24 tine bolt. The following
maintenance points should be checked monthly:
1. Apply grease to each of the tine bolt grease points individually.
2. The M24 tine bolt lock nuts should be checked for tightness; they should be tight enough
to prevent the tine from having any side movement but allow it to fall under its own
weight when let drop.
KEENAN Bale Handler Operator's Manual Supplement Rev A01 March 2022
Monthly
1. Grease each tine pivot point and check the tines for looseness.
Excessive lateral movement is a sign of worn tine bushes.
2. Check tine buffers for cracks, splits or degradation.
3. Check the condition of the hydraulic hoses.
4. Check the condition of the creel kicker mechanism and rubber
wheel.
5. Check the tine-to-top knife clearance is at the recommended
235 mm +/- 10 mm.
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