BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS
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Troubleshooting
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
The General Trouble Shooting Check List is provided as a guide in checking the general condition of the attach-
ment. This check list should be incorporated in a periodical preventive maintenance program as part of the 80-
hour inspection.
UPPER WELDMENT
a.
Throat Area
Inspect for cracks.
b.
Apex
Inspect
for
cracks.
c.
Bolt Holes
Inspect for cracks.
d.
Blade Seats
Inspect for material cracks, weld cracks and excessive wear.
LOWER WELDMENT
a.
Nose Plate
Inspect for weld failure and excessive wear.
b.
Blade Seats
Inspect for material cracks, weld failure and excessive wear.
c.
Guide Blade Seat
Inspect for material cracks, weld failure, excessive wear and broken structure.
d.
Lower Piercing Area
Inspect for cracks and excessive wear.
e.
Bolt Holes Inspect
for
cracks.
GENERAL WEAR AND MAINTENANCE ITEMS
a.
Blades
Inspect for excessive wear, broken pieces, cracks.
b.
Blade Gap
Inspect to make sure the blade gap is 0.030” (0.75 mm) or less.
c.
Guide Blade Gap
Inspect to make sure the gap is 0.030” (0.75 mm) or less.
d.
Piercing Tip
Inspect for weld failure, excessive wear and damaged or missing component.
