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    MAINTENANCE TIPS & TRICKS

    Prepare your Vicon 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!

    Overview

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

    PTO drive

    Inspect PTO drive shaft and its protection covers between tractor and machine.

    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.

    Bearings

    Periodically check bearings on rollers to detect any warning signs to prevent downtime in the field.

    Fastening screws

    Regularly check the fastening screws for the main components. Immediately replace the back deflector if there are visible signs of damage.

    Greaser pin

    Grease all the components fitted with greaser pin.

    Oil level

    Check oil level on gearbox.

    ORIGINAL PARTS - USEFUL INFORMATION

    PERFECT WORKING HEIGHT image

    PERFECT WORKING HEIGHT

    Correct adjustment of the ground following wheels or full width roller, based on field conditions (chopped material and type of ground) will maximise the chopping efficiency as well as preserve the key elements of your flail chopper from premature wear or 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 for support!

    Stone guard

    STONE GUARD FLAP

    MAY040035.61 - MAY010028Y

    Safety being one of the core values for Vicon, 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.

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    Universal blades & Paddle 

    MA7800080 - MA6400077

    MAY020012 - A137177700

    MAY030023 - A137177600

    MAY010016 - MAY010020

    MA6200080

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    Cup & Rock Blade

    MA6200077

    MA5200078

    MA6200078

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    Hammers

    MAY010019 - MA6303076

    MAY020011 - MAY020011

    MAY030002

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