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Drum Mulcher Operation and Maintenance Manual
Maintenance
Skid Plate
Removal
Figure 18
1. Rest the mulcher skid plates on blocks,
elevated off the ground for easier access to the
fasteners.
2. Remove the belt access panel and the twin
access panel on the opposite side of the
mulcher.
3. Remove the skid plates bolts and nuts [Figure
18] .
4. Raise the mulcher off the blocks to free up the
skid plates.
Installation
1. Position the replacement skid plates on
elevated blocks and lower the mulcher onto the
skid plates.
2. Fasten together and torque to 218 ft-lb (296
N·m).
Cutting Drum Bearing and Shaft Seal
Removal
Figure 19
1. Remove drive belt and lower sprocket; see
“Drive Belt” on page 36 and “Sprocket” on
page 38 for instructions.
2. Rest the mulcher on blocks under the cutting
drum.
3. Remove grease lines from the bearing housing
on both sides; leave the fittings in the bearing
housing
[Figure 19] .
4. Remove bearing housing cover plate.
5. Remove bearing housing cover plate shaft
seal.
6. Remove excess grease out of the housing.