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8
Jr.
Sodcutter
MAINTENANCE
BLADE SHARPENING
1. Hand file bottom blade at 45
O
angle until no flat
remains.
2. To keep cutting edge less than 1/16" (1.5mm)
on 45 O angle, grind milled surface back at 15 O to
less than 1/16"(1.5mm).
3. Hand file side blades at 45
O
until no flat remains.
4. To keep cutting edge less than 1/16"(1.5mm) on
45 O angle, grind milled surface back at 15 O to
less than 1/16"(1.5mm).
THIS
1/16"
Maximum
45
O
15
O
FILE
DIRECTION
SURFACE
SMOOTH
(No Burrs)
BOTTOM BLADE
(1.5mm)
MILLED
EDGE
FILE
DIRECTION
1/16" MAX
THIS SURFACE SMOOTH
(No Burrs)
FILE
DIRECTION
SIDE BLADE
(1.5mm)
Lubrication:
The gear case is initially filled with 3 1/2 pints
(1.7 L) of EP 140 Gear Lube. Do not add to this
amount unless oil is changed or lost through
leakage. Gear case drain plug
D .
On all pressurized lubrication fittings use a good
grade of Lithium Based lubricant.
The Jr. Sodcutter has 6 lubrication fittings.
Lubricate pitman arms (1 each side) and side
arms (1 each side) after every 4 hours of use.
Lubricate side arm pivots (1 each side - top of
unit) after every 8 hours of use.
Check gear case lubricant level using dipstick
E located on top of gear case. Check lube with
dipstick sitting on threads, do not screw in.