Carolina Swing Boom Cutter Owner's/Operator's Manual - Page 12
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Install the new or sharpened blade into
position and secure the blade with a
new bolt, bushing spacer & nut, and
apply red thread lock to the bolt
threads. Torque hardware to 3100 lb-ft
(4200 Nm) using a torque multiplier.
Weld the center of the bolt to the
inside diameter of the nut mounted in
the hex slot on the back of the holder.
Weld O.D. of bolt shank to I.D of hex nut
Repeat this procedure on the other
blade end before installing the holder
back on the attachment. Install new
hardware to secure the holder to
cutter drive. Torque the six (6) blade
holder bolts to a minimum of 600 lb-ft
(813 Nm).
(sharpen or replace) the blades as a
set. Never run cutter with unmatched
blades.
maintaining your implement correctly
could result in Minor or Serious Injury.
Keep your implement in top operating
condition.
Before Every Use
Check that all fasteners (nuts, bolts,
pins, keepers) are in their right place
and are tight.
Inspect and replace any worn, torn or
missing safety decals.
Pump No. 2 lithium or molybdenum
disulfide grease into all required areas
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Always service
Not
until you see old grease is being
flushed out.
Investigate the location of any oil leaks
and repair.
After every use, clean off any dirt
residue with a garden hose and repeat
grease application.
Every Week
Check the condition of the blades by
raising the cutter attachment off the
ground and tilt the attachment back to
the 90° position. Lower the attachment
to the ground.
Inspect the cutter blades and remove
and sharpen them if necessary. Sharp
cutter blades will cut more efficiently
than dull blades.
After Every Season
Inspect the implement for any loose or
worn parts that may need to be
replaced prior to the next cutting
season.
Visually inspect the cutting blades.
Sharpen or replace them, if necessary.
Clean, sand & repaint any area that
looks worn or scratched to prevent
further rusting. Use an equipment-
paint found at your local hardware
store or building center.
Lubricate all pivot joints. If located in
an area near an ocean or other
corrosive conditions, apply a thin layer
of grease to any exposed cylinder rod
surfaces. Wipe grease from cylinder
rods with a clean rag when taking the
attachment out of storage.
Store your implement in a shed or
cover with a water-proof tarp to
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Swing Boom Cutter
March 2016