Blade Assembly; Blade Tightening / Replacement - Blue Diamond SEVERE DUTY BRUSH CUTTER Operation And Maintenance Manual

Blade Assembly

Blade Tightening / Replacement

DANGER
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Before servicing the Brush Cutter:
• Lower the lift arms and place the brush
cutter on flat, level surface.
• Engage parking brake, stop engine and
exit the machine.
• Disconnect attachment hydraulic hoses.
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Figure 5
Remove the two bolts (Item 1) [Figure 5] and
cover to access the blade nut.
Tightening Blade Bolts
Tighten bolts and nuts to 1,440 foot pounds
of torque.
Turn blade carrier by hand to align the next blade
nut with the access hole.
Repeat procedure until all blade nuts and bolts
have been tightened.
Reinstall cover.
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Blade Removal
Remove the nut and bolt from the blade. Remove
blade.
Turn blade carrier by hand to align the next blade
nut with the access hole.
Repeat procedure until all blade nuts and bolts
have been removed.
NOTE: Blue Diamond recommends replacing the
bolt and nut every time the blades are
changed.
Blade Installation
Align blade with the hole in the blade carrier. Push
the bolt up through the blade into the blade carrier.
NOTE: Verify that blade bolt is fully seated.
Thread nut on blade bolt. Tighten nut to 1,440
foot pounds of torque.
Turn blade carrier to align remaining blade
mounting holes.
Repeat procedure until all blades have been
installed.
Reinstall cover.
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