Installing the Inner Blade Collar
1.Ensure that the tapered portion of the Blade Shaft, and the Inner Blade Collar are perfectly clean and free of burrs or indentations. Clean and repair as necessary
2.Ensure that the Drive Key is in place.
3.Slide the Inner Collar onto the tapered portion of the Blade Shaft
♦DO NOT use any lubricant! Lubricant prevents the tapered surfaces of the Collar and Shaft from mating properly.
4.Install the Outer Blade Collar, Collar Bushing, and Mounting Bolt.
♦Tighten with a ½” impact wrench to seat the tapered surfaces of the Inner Collar and Blade Shaft.
Mounting Bolt
Collar Bushing
Outer Collar
Dowel pin
Inner Collar
Drive Key
Blade Shaft
Fig. 30 — Installing the Inner Blade Collar
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