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3. Attach the hoist to the blade carrier assembly and remove from the brush cutter and set
aside. (NOTE: The blade carrier weighs between approximately 300 lbs (136 kgs)
on the 66” to 700 lbs. (318 kgs) on the 78” cutter.)
4. With the blade carrier assembly removed. Attach the hoist onto the front lifting holes on
the push bar and set the unit back onto the skid shoes.
5. Remove motor cover.
NOTE: Set cover aside taking extra care to not put any strain on the hose going to the
pressure gauge (if so equipped) .
6. Remove the capscrews holding the motor to the drive bearing housing, and remove the
motor, setting it into a clean container to help prevent any contaminants from entering
the hydraulic system. Check motor o’ring for damage and replace if required.
7. Remove the capscrews securing the drive bearing housing to the cutter deck and in-
stall new housing using the existing hardware. Torque to specification. See Bolt Torque
Specifications
8. Remove plugs from top of housing and fill with a mild extreme pressure lubricant API-
GL-5, No. 80 or 90 weight gear lubricant. Replace plugs.
9. Grease the hydraulic motor spline shaft and install the motor assembly and o’ring onto
the drive bearing housing using the existing hardware.
10. Re-install motor cover using existing hardware and torque to specification. See Bolt
Torque Specifications.
11. Re-attach the hoist to the two front lift locations on the push bar and slowly lift the brush
cutter and place it upside down..
NOTE: Be prepared for possible shifting of the brush cutter as it is clears the ground.
Block the cutter, if required to ensure it is completely stable before proceeding.
12. Attach the hoist to the blade carrier assembly and set it into place aligning the holes on
the blade carrier to the ones on the bearing housing. (NOTE: The blade carrier weighs
between approximately 300 lbs (136 kgs) on the 66” to 700 lbs. (318 kgs) on the
78” cutter.)
13. Reinstall the eight capscrews securing the drive bearing housing to the blade carrier.
Torque to specification. See Bolt Torque Specifications
14. Attach the hoist onto the front lifting holes on the push bar and set the unit back onto the
skid shoes.
Follow the installation procedure for attaching the unit onto your prime mover.
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