Blade Removal; Blade Installation - Schulte GX-130 Operator's Manual

BLADE REMOVAL

To remove blades for sharpening or replacement,
remove the cover plate on deck of cutter near
gear box. Remove lock nut from blade bolt.
NOTE: Inspect lock nut after removal and replace
if threads are damaged. Always replace nut when
replacing blade bolt. When installing blades be
sure and check blade bolt pivot diameter for wear.
Replace bolt if worn more than 1/4 inch at any
point. See Figure Mnt-R-0014. Install blade bolts
with partially worn side of bolt either toward or
away from center. Tighten lock nut to 600 ft. lbs.
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, and the cutter
blocked in the raised position.

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 str
GX-130 04/23
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