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-Telescoping Tubes: 5-8 pumps every 50 Hours. The grease fitting will become exposed when the wings are
laying flat. Occasionally (monthly) pull the universal joint halves apart and apply grease to all sides of the shaft.
At least once per year (more often in dusty or dirty conditions) the shielding should be removed and the old
grease wiped from the shaft. Do not use an alcohol or acid based solvent to remove the grease. A fresh coat of
grease should be applied to the entire surface of the inner tube.
If the universal joint sliding members are allowed to dry out to the point where two halves
cannot slip freely, damage to the rotary cutter or tractor may occur.
IMPORTANT: Scan this QR Code with your smart phone to link to the ADMA
Driveline Safety Manual for more information on the safe use of a driveline during
normal operation and maintenance. Or type in your internet browser the following
web address: www.algqr.com/dme
BLADE SERVICING
Blade and Blade Carriers
Inspect blades daily. Blades should be free of deep chips, cracks or abnormal bends.
Blades should always be replaced in pairs. Blades of different weights may cause serious
imbalance which can result in damage to the gearbox. Damage caused by unbalanced
blades can make the machine dangerous to operate, increasing the risk of a broken
gearbox lower shaft. Never weld or modify blades. Welding and other modifications such
as straightening the blade after it has been bent can severely reduce the strength of the
blade, increasing the likelihood that a piece breaks and can be thrown from the machine.
DO NOT SHARPEN BLADES. Sharpening blades can reduce the strength of the blade,
increasing the likelihood that a piece breaks and can be thrown from the machine. Should
the blades become dull, replace them. Blades should always be replaced in pairs.
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY. Blade and/or blade carrier removal should be done only with
the tractor engine shut off, key removed, in neutral, parking brake on, PTO disengaged,
PTO input shaft removed, and the cutter blocked in the raised position.Mnt-R-0003
Blade Installation
When installing blades, use new blade bolts and blade nuts. Always replace blades in matched sets. A 1-5/8"
socket can be used to torque blade bolts to 600 foot pounds dry assembly. You will need at least 3 feet of
leverage to be able to do this. Check blade bolt torque after the first 10 hours of operation.
Use only original equipment blades on this cutter. They are made of special heat treated
alloy steel. Substitute blades may not meet specifications and may be dangerous.
Retighten blade bolts daily. Access holes are provided on the deck of the cutter to facilitate this.After installing
new blades or blade bolts ensure that blades are free swinging and that there is 1" to 1-1/2" (25-38 mm)of
free up and down motion at the tip of the blade. Mnt-R-0004
FX-530 06/21
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MAINTENANCE
Ops-0009-MISC
Maintenance Section 5-10
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