Preventative Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance
A good maintenance program is the key to a long successful machine life and trouble- free operation. There are a few very important steps you can perform in order to get the best performance from your American Feeding Systems equipment.
Cleaning Schedule and Procedures
NOTE: The primary cause of decreased system performance is the presence of oil and/ or debris from the parts and product atmospheres.
Clean, dry parts and a clean system are essential for optimum performance. The frequency of the cleaning schedule is entirely dependent upon the operating environment. In conditions that are less than ideal, it may be necessary to perform cleaning procedures once a day, once a shift, or even more frequently. In very clean environments, once a week or less may be adequate. It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to determine and adhere to an appropriate cleaning schedule.
WARNING: Turn off the main power switch and disconnect power sources while performing cleaning procedures.


Daily Maintenance Schedule
Inspect the system for the presence of oil or debris and perform any necessary cleaning procedures.
Weekly Maintenance Schedule
Inspect the system for proper tightness of all nuts, bolts, and screws to be sure the machine is in safe working condition. Turn off the power to the bowl and check the drive unit bolts, the bowl’s center bolt, the toe clamp bolts, top and bottom spring bolts, and the coil bolts.
WARNING: Never oil the drive springs!