Self-help: fixes, spares & service

Maize Sheller

Strips maize kernels off the cob quickly, ready for milling into maize meal.

  • 200–300 kg/h
  • 6.5 HP petrol
  • Stroke start
Maize Sheller
Made in NamibiaRudy Agritactic Machines
Fix a problemQuick checks for this machine
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1 Fix a common problem

Tap what's happening. Try the checks – most problems are fixed in a few minutes.

Always switch off, remove the key or unplug, and wait for every part to stop before you open, clear or adjust the machine.
1It won't start

Try this first:

  • Petrol/diesel: check there is fuel and that the fuel tap is open.
  • Check the engine oil level – many engines will not start when the oil is low.
  • Petrol: use the choke on a cold engine and check the engine switch is ON.
  • Electric: check the plug, the isolator switch and the circuit breaker at the board.
Still not fixed? Send us the problem
2Grain is left on the heads / cobs

Try this first:

  • Feed more slowly so each head is threshed properly.
  • Make sure the crop is dry enough.
  • Check the engine is at full working speed.
Still not fixed? Send us the problem
3Too much chaff in the grain

Try this first:

  • Adjust the blower vent to give more air.
  • Clean the sieve so chaff can separate.
Still not fixed? Send us the problem
4Grain is breaking

Try this first:

  • Reduce the feed rate and check the crop is not too dry.
Still not fixed? Send us the problem
5Towing and lights

Try this first:

  • Check tyre pressure, wheel nuts and that the lights work before every trip.
Still not fixed? Send us the problem

2 Spare parts

Tap a part – WhatsApp opens with the part and your machine already written in. Add your serial number and, if you can, a photo of the old part.

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3 Care guide – keep it running

  1. Before each use: check engine oil and fuel.
  2. Feed cobs steadily – never reach into the inlet.
  3. After each use: clean out husks and kernels.
  4. Regularly: check bearings and the shaft, and keep the engine air filter clean.

General guide. Ask us for the full operating manual for your machine.

4 Specifications

DrivePetrol 6.5 HP engine
StartStroke start
Ideal forMaize meal
Shaft30 mm
Capacity200–300 kg/h
SetupStationary

5 See it working