MAINTENANCE
GREASING GROUND ROLLER SHAFT – FLAIL
Locate grease zerks on each end of roller tube at lower rear of head. Normal conditions require one or two pump in each bearing, using
Over greasing may cause premature seal failure.
GREASING THE IDLER TENSION ARMS
Locate the access holes and grease zerks in the belt shields of the side and rear flails. Normal conditions require one pump daily or every 8 hours of service with multi purpose grease.
IDLER TENSIONING
Locate the idler tensioning rod for each flail. Loosen the locking nut. Turn the adjusting nut until the washer in between the spring and nuts is flush with the spring housing or guide. Tighten locking nut securely. For standard cut on side flail adjust until the spring washer is flush with the top of the spring housing, as shown below. Use this same method to adjust hydraulically driven rear flails.
Side & Rear flail Maintenance Section
