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Broken Tine Replacement
Broken tines must be replaced immediately
to prevent damage to other components.
To replace a broken tine:
1. Remove the tine guard covering the
broken tine.
2. Remove the 3/8” x 1¼” bolt and tine
clip holding the broken tine in place.
3. Replace the broken tine with a new
part.
4. Secure the tine using the 3/8” x 1¼”
bolt, tine clip, and lock nut.
SPECIFICATION:
Tine bolt torque: 28 lb-ft (38 N-m)
IMPORTANT: Install tine clip with cup
side towards bolt head (round edge towards
tine). Failure to do so may result in
premature failure of tine. See Figure 25.
5. Replace the tine guard.
Tine Bar Guard Replacement
Damaged tine bar guards must be replaced
immediately to prevent damage to other
components.
To replace a damaged tine bar guard,
remove all four retaining bolts. The guard
will now slide forward for removal.
See Figure 26.
Figure 25. Tine installation
Key 1 - Tine Key 2 - Tine Bar
Key 3 - Bolt Key 4 - Tine Clip
Key 5 - Lock Nut Key 6 - Radius Edge
IMPORTANT: Radius edge towards tine
Figure 26. Tine Bar Guard
Key 1 - Guard Key 2 - Lifter
Key 3 - Front Bolt Key 4 – Rear Bolt