T6000 Saber Assembly Section 2-19
ASSEMBLY
DECK ATTACHMENTAttach the head to the secondary boom using the pins and hardware shown in the
parts section to attach linkages. Install the square tube on the top of the head into
the head mount and secure using the mounting plate and hardware as shown. The
mount should be positioned to the left side of the cutter head. Install the deck pivot
cylinder using the pins and hardware also shown in the parts section.
Connect the fittings and hoses from the pivot cylinder to the small preformed
tubes on the boom arm. Connect the fittings and hoses from the motor to the large
preformed tubes on the boom arm.
Connect all remaining hoses from the control valve to the cylinders and / or
preformed tubes on the boom arm. Refer to parts section for diagrams.
Before proceeding to the final preparation step double check the
complete assembly from the main frame to the cutter head against the
diagrams in the parts section for proper placement and assembly of all
components.
CUTTERSHAFT BEARING ASSEMBLYTiger Part number 06520089
1. Belt drive end:
− Mount non-expansion bearing on this end first per bearing instructions.
2. Opposite belt drive
− Move snap ring to outer ring groove to create an expansion bearing. This allows
bearing to move axially within housing.
− Install bearing with snap ring set to outer ring groove.
− Slide bearing axially toward aforementioned snap ring.
Tighten per bearing instructions. This allows bearing to move away from center
of cutter shaft without creating a pre-load on the bearing.
EXTENDING ZERK ON FLAIL HEADDue to the belt shield covering the cutter shaft bearing on the flail head a hose,
elbow, & grease zerk have been added to the bearing. Remove the existing grease
zerk from the bearing and discard. Attach the elbow to the bearing. Next, the hose is
attached to the elbow and routed through the belt shield(shown below) and attached
to the outside of the shield. The additional zerk is connected to the end of the hose for
easier bearing maintenance.