Vermeer BC1000XL Operator's Manual page 79

Step 5: Torque bolts with a torque wrench to 210 ft-lb (285 Nm) beginning with the center bolts. Torque in the
same sequence again after the last bolt is tightened.
WARNING: Overtightened bolts can cause knife distortion, allowing wood to pack under the knife.
Distorted knives can crack and fail resulting in death or serious injury, and machine damage. Use a
straightedge and check all knives for distortion; discard any that are distorted.
Step 6: Unlock cutter drum and rotate 1/2 turn to the next cutter knife.
Step 7: Lock cutter drum.
Step 8: Repeat Steps 3–5 to install both knives.
Release drum lock, close and secure cutter drum access door.
Step 9:
NOTE: The cutter drum access door will not fully close until the drum lock pin is released and stored.
Step 10: Adjust shear bar (refer to the
Adjust").
BC1000XL Brush Chipper
Maintenance Manual, Maintenance As Required
3_06
section, "Shear Bar -
Knife/Drum Maintenance 61-9