7.8

Testing and maintenance of milking machines

Level 2 - Lead Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Introduction

3. Milking machine checks

4. Daily checks

5. Check air admission hotels are clear

6. Check teats as cups come off

7. Check cow behavior

8. Listen to the pulsators

9. Weekly checks

10. Check filters on pulsator airlines

11. Listen to the regulator

12. Check drain valves on the vacuum line

13. Check vacuum pump oil system

14. Check liner condition

15. Monthly checks

16. How often should the milking machine be serviced?