Vicon Extra 532, Service Manual, Page: 77 / 90

Blade bolts Alignment discs Wearing soles/skids Quick fit
• Inspect the condition of the
knives for wear.
• Inspect the bolt for damage or
wear.
• If the bolt is damaged or worn, it
must be changed.
• The minimum diameter of the bolt
must not be less than 16 mm
(5/8”)
• Check that the bolt is fully
tightened.
• If not, use a suitable tool and
tighten the bolt to a torque of 95
Nm (70 ft/lb) .
• Inspect the timing of the discs.
Out of timing could be caused
by an impact of foreign
objects. If so, please check
the key in the hub. • Place the correct support under
the machine's cutting unit.
• Carry out a visual inspection of
the machine's stone guard and
counter knife for wear.
• Stone guards and counter
knives with visible holes caused
by heavy wear must be
replaced immediately.
Note; Stone guards are the same
for all models but not the counter
knives as the distance between the
hubs is not the same
for all models.
Wearing bolts
How to check alignment discs
How to check wearing of soles
Wearing quick fit
• If the machine is fitted with
knife quick release*, the same
requirement applies for bolt
wear
Min.
φ 16 mm (5/8’’) .
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