Kelso KCM65, Product Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

1)  Tip the bowl into the downward position. Remove the shaft  

  endcap and carefully release the split pin.
2)  Drop the bowl out of the bearing assembly with the shaft still  

 attached.
3)  Re-position packing washers. To increase gear engagement  

  reduce the amount of washers at the top of the shaft and move  

  to the end of the shaft under the split pin. 
4)  Insert the shaft of the bowl back into the bearing arm   

 assembly.
5)  Insert more packing washers onto the shaft as required. There  

  should be no vertical movement or gap between the packing  

  washers and split pin.
6)  Insert split pin and using pliers bend split pin ends to secure.

HOW TO APPLY GREASE TO THE TIPPING ARM

CAUTION!

 Do not mix grease types. Chemical incompatibility 

in lubricants can destroy bearings very quickly. It is advised to 

remove all old grease on the first service change to avoid risk.

NOTE:

 The grease nipple is a combination ball valve and check 

valve. The grease gun depresses the ball valve allowing grease 

to pass. When the gun is removed the valve should close, sealing 

in the grease. If the valve doesn’t close and grease leaks out, 

there may be particulate matter obstructing its proper operation. 

You should replace the nipple. 

•  Always clean off the grease nipple with a rag before 

attaching the grease gun coupler. This will prevent pumping 

contamination into the bearing assembly. 

(Figure 15 - A)

•  During first service, remove the top mount plate and clean 

away all old grease. 

(Figure 15 - B)

•  After cleaning, reattach the top mount plate and pump in new 

grease with a grease gun.

•  Periodically tip the drum using the tipping handles to help 

disperse the grease around the shaft. 

•  Pump enough grease that you hear escaping pressure and 

see just a little bit of grease movement squeeze out of the 

assembly.

•  DO NOT apply grease to the pinion gear or teeth ring. Grease 

can attract foreign contaminants leading to premature wear. 

CLEANING THE POWER TOOL

CAUTION! 

Do not point the water directly at any electrical 

components.

•  Clean the machine during and after every use. Remove any 

dust, residual mixing material and any other dirt. 

•  Cleaning is best done with a stiff brush. Wear safety glasses 

whilst brushing away dust and dirt.

•  Use running water from a hose or a high-pressure washer to 

clean the product.

•  After every mix it is advisable to clear any build-up of cement 

from the mixing paddles inside the mixing bowl. If left to 

dry the cement can be extremely difficult to remove without 

damage to the bowl. 

TIP: 

Run the Power Tool with a mixture of screenings and 

water to remove any dried or clogged cement from inside the 

mixing bowl.

•  After every mix it is advisable to clear any build-up of cement 

from the gears. If left to dry the cement can lead to premature 

wear.

•  After the last mix wash and clean ALL cement build up from 

both inside and outside the mixing bowl and any other exposed 

parts before the cement fully sets. 

•  Avoid hitting the bowl with any objects.
•  After cleaning the mixing bowl, the power tool should be stored 

with the mixing bowl in the downwards position to ensure all 

water is drained.

•  Remove grease and oil from the handle.
•  The ventilation holes on the motor cover must not be blocked.
•  NEVER use solvent-based cleaning agents, these may damage 

the painted surfaces or the plastic parts. If you must use these 

cleaning agents, test the effect of these agents on a small, 

concealed area

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