O W N E R S E RVICE (continued)

R E PAIR OF OPTIONAL

CHAIN SHIELDING

Inspect chain shielding each day of operation and replace any broken or missing chains as required.

BLADE BEAM & GEARBOX INSTA L L ATION

A. Raise cutter using tractor 3-point lift. Turn off tractor engine.

B. BLOCK CUTTER SECURELY INTO POSITION.

BLADE BEAM & GEARBOX R E M O VA L

A. Raise cutter using tractor 3-point lift. Turn off tractor engine.

B. BLOCK CUTTER SECURELY INTO POSITION.

W ARNING!

DO NOT GET UNDER CUTTER UNLESS IT IS SECURELY BLOCKED IN POSITION. ACCIDENTAL FALL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

C. Remove cotter pin and blade holder retaining nut. Wear heavy work gloves to protect hands from sharp edges.

D. Grasp blade holder and pull off shaft. If necessary, align blade bar with access hole in top of deck and drive off with hammer and pipe. Care should be taken not to damage threads on blade bolt.

E. Press all three tabs and slide yoke shield back.

F. Remove shear bolt and retaining clip. Slide yoke off gearbox input shaft.

G. Remove nuts securing gearbox to deck. Remove gearbox.

W ARNING!

DO NOT GET UNDER CUTTER UNLESS IT IS SECURELY BLOCKED IN POSITION. ACCIDENTAL FALL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

C. Attach gearbox to cutter deck using bolts and nuts.

D. Install blade holder onto gearbox securing with castellated nut and flat washer. Torque nut to 350 ft./lbs. Wear heavy work gloves to protect hands from sharp edges.

E. Install cotter pin to retain nut. It may be necessary to slightly loosen nut to install cotter pin.

F. Slide driveline yoke onto gearbox input shaft. Install retaining clip and shear bolt.

W ARNING!

FAILURE TO INSTALL RETAINING CLIP WILL ALLOW DRIVELINE TO SWING FREELY IF BOLT IS SHEARED CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH.

G. Lock driveline yoke shield securely into place.

H. Fill gearbox with oil to proper level.

UKeep children away from danger all day, every day.

UEquip tractors with roll-over protection (ROPS) and keep all machinery guards in place.

UPlease work, drive, play, and live each day with care and concern for your safety and that of your family and fellow citizens.

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Worksaver SDM40-60, SDM40-48, SDM40-72 manual Pair of Optional Chain Shielding, Blade Beam & Gearbox Insta L L Ation

SDM40-60, SDM40-48, SDM40-72 specifications

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