Installing the Bedknife (continued)
IMPORTANT
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten screws into the bedbar.
3. Use new screws to secure bedknife to bedbar. Apply anti-seize lubricant to
the threads of new screws. Do not apply anti-seize lubricant to the taper
of the screw heads.
4. Install all screws but do not tighten.
5. Using a torque wrench and bedknife screw tool, tighten the 2 outer screws
to
1 N-m (10 in-lb)
.
6. Working from the center of the bedknife toward each end, tighten screws
from
23 to 28 N-m (200 to 250 in-lb)
.
7. After installing the bedknife to bedbar, grind the bedknife.
Grinding the Bedknife
Bedknife Grinding Specifications
Standard Bedknife Relief Angle
3° minimum
Fairway Bedknife Relief Angle
3° minimum
Extended Bedknife Relief Angle
7° minimum
Front Angle Range
13° to 17°
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Figure 163
1.
Top angle
4.
Front surface
2.
Top surface
5.
Front angle
3.
Remove burr
Since there can be variations in the mounting surface of the bedbar, it is
necessary to grind the bedknife after installing it to the bedbar. Follow
the bedknife grinding specifications provided; refer to
Specifications (page 7–14)
. Grind only enough so the top surface of the bedknife
is true; refer to
.
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Figure 164
1.
Bedknife
2.
Service limit
Cutting Unit: Service and Repairs
Page 7–14
Greensmaster
®
eFlex 1800, 2100 and 2120
12189SL Rev E
