REAR SWING FLAIL
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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KNIVES
•
Inspect the flail knives
(1)
for
excessive wear or damage every 10
hours or daily.
◦
Replace them as needed.
◦
Replace knives
(1)
in pairs
opposite of each other to
maintain balance of the
cutting shaft.
•
Inspect the knife mounting bolts
(2)
and nylock nuts
(3)
for damage every
10 hours or daily.
◦
Replace damaged components
as needed.
◦
Tighten nylock nuts
(3)
snug
against the cutting
shaft brackets.
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NOTE:
Knife bolts
(2)
and nuts
(3)
must be reassembled in the
same orientation as they
came from the factory.
Do not attempt to weld, or otherwise repair a damaged or worn flail
knife. Replace knives evenly around the cutting shaft.
(3)
(2)
(1)
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