Blade Servicing - Schulte V1280 Operator's Manual

BLADE SERVICING

Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good condition. Replace
any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Blades should always be replaced
in pairs. Blade of different weights may cause serious imbalance which can result in damage to the gearbox.
Damage caused by unbalance blades can make the machine dangerous to operate, increasing the risk of a
broken gearbox lower shaft.
Use only original equipment blades on this mower. They are made of special heat treated
alloy steel. Substitute blades may not meet specifications and may be dangerous.
Never work under equipment supported by a hydraulic device because it may drop if the
control is actuated (even with the engine stopped) or in the event of hose failure, etc.
Always use a secure support for equipment which must be serviced while in the raised
position.
Replace bent or broken blades with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN,
WELD, OR WELD HARDFACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR
OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLY
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.
Inspect Blades daily for abnormal wear. If Blades have a notch worn into the leading edge
at the lower bend more than a 1/2" DEEP (due to running in gravel and/or the ground).
REPLACE BOTH BLADES ON THAT CARRIER IMMEDIATELY. Failure to replace such
abnormally worn blades may lead to catastrophic failure of the blade and ejection of the
broken part with tremendous force which may cause bodily injury or death! Mnt-R-0034.
NOTE: Replace Blades in pairs after no more than 1/2" notch wear!
V1280 07/16
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MAINTENANCE
Follow Original Pattern
Maintenance Section 5-9
(SGM-10)