Inspecting Cutterblade Hardware - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Inspecting Cutterblade Hardware

Check blade attachment hardware each time blades are
changed. Refer to
Replacing the Cutterblades, page 133
for hardware replacement procedure.
Check bolts and replace bolt if:
• Bolt has been removed and installed five times
• Head (A) is worn flush with bearing surface of blade
• Diameter of bolt neck is worn (B) 1/8 in. (3 mm)
• Bolt is cracked (C)
• Bolt is visibly distorted (D)
• Evidence of interference (E) with adjacent parts
Figure 7.39: Cutterblade Bolt
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