Jacobsen Ransomes MP493, Dealer'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 5
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7.18 BLADE CHANGE
Front Cutter Deck
1. Raise the deck so it is just clear of the ground. This will
allow the setting pin D to lift clear of the arm and be
easier to remove.
2. Remove the pins at position D on both sides of the
machine which lock the deck in its working position.
3. Lift the cutter deck to its full height.
4. Rotate cutter deck to the vertical position.
5. Insert one of the height of cut pins at position (E) to
lock deck in its vertical position.
All Cutter Decks
6. Remove blade bolt (A).
7. Remove blade (B) from deck.
8. Fit new blade.
9. Replace blade bolt A to hydraulic motor spindle.
10. Tighten blade bolt with torque wrench (C) set to 95N-m
(70 ft.-lb.) torque.
Front Cutter Deck
11. Remove the pin which holds the cutter deck in the
vertical position and return deck to its working position.
12. Refit the locking pins to position (D).
WARNING
Blades Are Extremely Sharp And Can Cause
Severe Cuts. For Your Protection, Hold Blades
With Thick Leather Work Gloves Only.