Sterling D48160s Tighten the Screws to Final Torque, Finalize Installation of Upstroke BED Knife

SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

SECTION 4-8

Adjusting or Replacing Bed Knives

TIGHTEN THE SCREWS TO FINAL TORQUE

When the knife gap is adjusted to the proper dimension, tighten the mounting screws to a torque of 472 ft lbs (640 Nm).

For safety, make sure that you have solid footing when you apply this final torque.

Recheck the gap after tightening the screws to the final torque.

Make sure that both halves of the bed knife are adjusted.

FINALIZE INSTALLATION OF UPSTROKE BED KNIFE

To complete the installation of the upstroke bed knife, use the same procedures as for the down-stroke knife. The titles follow:

Measure the knife gap.

Unlike the knife shield, the knife clamp does not need to be adjusted.

Check the knife gap.

Tighten the screws to final torque.

SEE SECTION 6-11 PAGE 88 FOR CUTTING CHAMBER CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS.

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