Buhler 50" Series, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will
enjoy many years of trouble-free operation.
A-FRAME ADJUSTMENT
When moving the hitch along the front frame to adjust the offset, follow this procedure:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children.
2. Raise the machine so it is slightly out of the ground.
3. Loosen the U-bolts through the Category Pin brackets.
4. Slide the hitch along the Deck until the machine is set at the desired
offset.
5. Tighten the U-bolts to their specified torque.
TINE REPLACEMENT
When the Tines are damaged in any way, they will need to be replaced. When
replacing, follow this procedure:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children.
2. Raise the machine until the Tines are slightly above the ground.
3. Stop engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving
parts to stop before dismounting.
4. Place blocks under each Depth Gauge Shoe to support the machine.
5. Raise the Drag Shield and secure in the up position.
6. Wear leather or heavy canvas gloves when handling Tines.
7. Remove mounting bolts from Tines.
ALERT: An alternate method would be to disconnect the machine from
the tractor and tip it forward on its nose.
8. Install a new replacement blade and tighten the mounting bolts to their
specified torque.
9. Lower the rear gate.
10. Remove the blocks under the skid plates.