paladin Bradco Extreme Duty Ground Shark Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 26 / 35

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Avoid serious injury. Lower the brush cutter so both skid shoes are on the
ground, set the parking brake, stop the skid steer engine, and remove the
key before leaving the operator's seat. Be sure all rotation has stopped
before making any adjustments or repairs. If unit must be left raised for
maintenance, block the unit securely to prevent accidental release of the
lifting mechanism. Disconnect the hydraulic couplers.
REPLACING BLADES (GS SERIES CUTTERS ONLY - 30-45 GPM)
When replacing, flipping, or sharpening the blades, the unit does not require blocking.
Place unit firmly on the ground and disconnect the hydraulic couplers.
The blades should be inspected regularly (every 8 hours) to ensure they are sharp,
tightened correctly, intact and not wedged between the blade carrier plates. We recommend
replacing or flipping all four blades at the same time and NEVER try to weld or straighten dam -
aged blades, as loss of blade integrity may result.
1. With unit firmly on the ground and hydraulic couplers disconnected, loosen the cap -
screws on the access cover and rotate cover open.
2. Remove the front shield and loosen the four blade carrier capscrews by rotating the
blade carrier until the capscrews are visible in the top access opening.
3. After all four blade carrier capscrews are loosened, position one of the blades in the ac -
cess opening and remove the three capscrews securing the blade to the blade carrier.
Remove blade.
NOTE: When replacing the blades with new ones or sharpening the blades, be sure to
install the blades in the same orientation as they were in when removed. If flipping the
blades over to utilize the opposing edge, be sure to flip all four blades. The blades need
to be installed with opposing blades in the same orientation. See Diagram
NOTICE: If for any reason one blade must be replaced, its opposing blade must be re-
placed at the same time to insure proper balance of the blade carrier. Improper balance
will cause vibration and possible component failure.
LOOSEN FOUR BLADE CARRIER
CAPSCREWS TO REPLACE BLADES
ALTERNATE BLADE ORIENTATION
(WHEN ONE SIDE OF BLADE IS WORN, FLIP ALL FOUR
BLADES OVER.)
.25” (6.4mm)
4. Replace, flip or sharpen blade and then loosely bolt blade into position on the carrier.
(Install capscrews from the bottom up, with the lock nut towards the access opening.)
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