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Owner Service
MAN1048 (4/16/2014)
Figure 9
. Jackstand Placement and Lubrication Points
BLADE SERVICING
Blade Removal
(Figure 10)
NOTICE
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If blade pin is seized in crossbar and extreme
force will be needed to remove it, support crossbar
from below to prevent gearbox damage.
Figure 10
. Blade Assembly
1.
Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
2.
Raise cutter and block securely (see Figure 9).
3.
Align crossbar (1) with blade access hole in the
cutter frame. Remove blade pin nut (5) and lock
washer (4). Carefully drive pin (3) out of crossbar.
4.
Rotate crossbar (8) and repeat for opposite blade.
Blade Installation
(Figure 10)
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
■
Crossbar rotation is counterclockwise when
looking down on cutter. Be sure to install blade cut-
ting edge to lead in counterclockwise rotation.
NOTICE
■
Always replace or sharpen both blades at the
same time.
1.
Inspect blade pin (3) for nicks or gouges, and if you
find any, replace the blade pin.
2.
Insert blade pin through the blade (2). Blade
should swivel on blade pin; if it doesn’t, determine
the cause and correct.
X
= JACKSTAND PLACEMENT
1. Front U-joint. . . . . . . . . . . . .8 hrs
2. Slip joint (apply
grease to inner shaft). . . . . .8 hrs
3. Rear U-joint . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 hrs
4. Gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daily
5. Tailwheel pivot tube . . . . . . .8 hrs
6. Tailwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 hrs
7. Plastic shield bearings. . . . .8 hrs
1. Crossbar
2. Blade
3. Blade pin
4. Lock washer
5. 1-1/8 NF Jam nut
CAUTION
