Measures to prolong the service life of harvester's vulnerable parts
What are the vulnerable parts of the harvester and maintenance recommendations
What are the vulnerable parts of the harvester and maintenance recommendations
1. Cutters and blades:
· Causes of damage: Cutters and blades directly contact and cut crops, so they are susceptible to wear and dulling during use.
· Maintenance recommendations: Check the sharpness of the blades regularly and sharpen or replace them if necessary. Avoid contact between the blades and stones or other hard objects to reduce damage.
2. Threshing parts (drums, concave plates):
· Causes of damage: Threshing drums and concave plates often handle large amounts of grain and are prone to lose their effectiveness due to wear or clogging.
· Maintenance recommendations: Clean the threshing system frequently to ensure that no debris accumulates. Adjust the gap of the threshing drum in time to ensure the best threshing effect.
3. Screens and fans:
· Causes of damage: The screens are used to separate grains and straw and are easily blocked or damaged by debris. The fans may also be damaged by dust or impurities during the cleaning process.
· Maintenance recommendations: Clean the screens regularly to avoid debris accumulation. Check the operation of the fans and remove dust and debris from their surfaces.
4. Drive belts and chains:
· Causes of wear and tear: Drive belts and chains are used to transmit power. Due to long-term operation, they may become loose, worn or even broken.
· Maintenance suggestions: Check the tension of the drive belts and chains regularly, and adjust and lubricate them appropriately. Replace them in time if cracks or severe wear are found.
5. Bearings:
· Causes of wear and tear: Bearings play a vital role in the rotating part of the machine. Due to continuous high-load operation, they may overheat or wear.
· Maintenance suggestions: Check the lubrication of the bearings regularly and add lubricating oil or grease when necessary. Pay attention to the temperature of the bearings to avoid long-term high-temperature operation.
6. Hydraulic system:
· Causes of wear and tear: Pumps, valves and oil pipes in the hydraulic system may leak or be damaged during long-term use.
· Maintenance suggestions: Check the pressure and liquid level of the hydraulic system regularly, and replace aged oil pipes and seals in time. Use qualified hydraulic oil to prevent impurities from entering the system.
Measures to extend service life
1. Regular maintenance and upkeep:
Develop a detailed maintenance plan and regularly inspect, clean and maintain key parts to prevent small problems from turning into major failures.
2. Correct operation:
Ensure that operators have received professional training and can operate the machine correctly to avoid damage to parts caused by misoperation.
3. Replace wearing parts in time:
Replacing worn parts when they have reached the end of their service life, rather than continuing to use worn parts, can help avoid cascading damage to other parts.
4. Keep equipment clean:
After the harvesting operation, clean the machine in time, especially all types of filters, radiators and screens, to prevent the accumulation of dust and impurities from affecting the performance of the equipment.
5. Lubrication and maintenance:
Lubricate all moving parts regularly to reduce friction and reduce the rate at which parts wear out.
By taking the above measures, you can significantly extend the service life of your harvester’s components, increase your machine’s efficiency, and reduce maintenance and downtime.