MAINTENANCE
SHEAR PIN YOKE LUBRICATION
Yoke is supplied with a grease fitting to lube betweeen gearbox shaft and yoke. This allows yoke to spin freely on gearbox shaft when pin shears. Failure to lube may cause yoke to gall and spin weld to shaft. Small amount of grease added every 5 (approx.) shear pins will greatly prolong life of yoke.
When attaching PTO yoke to tractor PTO shaft, it is important that
BLADE SERVICING
Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening.
Use only original equipment blades on this cutter. They are made of special
Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN OR WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.
BLADE SHARPENING
IMPORTANT! When sharpening blades, grind each blade the same amount to maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern as shown in Figure
Avoid personal injury. Always block the cutter up to prevent if from falling when the blades and/ or carrier are being serviced.
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