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Genesis GXT Mobile Shear 17
SHEAR NOMENCLATURE
1
Slewing Ring
Connects the shear head to the shear stick or body. Not used on
straight shears.
2
Shear Sub-Head
Houses and protects the hydraulic components used for 360°
rotation.
3
Stick-Pin Connection
Cylinder pin connection
4
Boom Pivot Connection
5
Rear Cylinder Pin
Main cylinder
6
Shear Stick or Body
Houses and protects the main hydraulic cylinder.
7
AutoGuide or Puck
See the Genesis Fastener Manual for torque value.
8
Pivot Group
Includes the end cap, tie rod and tie rod nut.
9
Lower Shear Jaw
10
Chin
Keep top edge built up, maintain radii in razor blade pocket after
build-up and hard-surfacing.
11
Razor Blade
NEVER insert shims behind.
12
Guide Blades
Insert shims between the adjustment plate and blade when set-
ting/adjusting blade gap.
Note: From the operator’s view, the left guide blade may or
may not have an adjustment plate. If not, insert shim(s) directly
against the back of the guide blade.
13
Secondary Blades
Upper and lower cutting blades. Only insert shims behind the
lower, placing between the adjustment plate and blade when set-
ting/adjusting blade gap.
14
Primary Blades
Upper and lower cutting blades. Only insert shims behind the
lower, placing between the adjustment plate and blade when set-
ting/adjusting blade gap.
15
Upper Shear Jaw
Never shim blades in upper jaw.
16
Protection Strips
Raised areas of parent material along the blade pockets on up-
per and lower jaws should be flush to 0.010” below the blade
faces.
17
Rhino Horn
18
Tang
Parent material underneath and between the piercing blades
19
Piercing Blades
NEVER insert shims behind.
20
Access Cover
Access to hydraulic cylinder and regen block.
21
Access Cover
Access to hydraulic motor, gear box and rotation flow controls.
22
Shear Head Lugs
Shear serial number required for replacement parts.
