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Genesis LXP
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SHEAR JAW SET MAINTENANCE
GUIDE BLADES
Check guide blade tolerances every eight hours. When
necessary, shim the guide blades to keep the gap within
the specifications listed on the blade gap table.
Rotate the guide blades when worn to a 1/8” (3 mm)
radius. Replace the guide blades when more than .075”
(2 mm) of shims are required to keep blade gap within the
tolerances listed on the following table.
Dual guide blades, one on either side of the lower jaw, allow
for a wider tip-to-guide blade gap than is used between
the main cutting blades. Friction and heat buildup cause
piercing blades to expand, reducing clearance, possibly to
the point of blade interference. Therefore, in most appli-
cations, it is beneficial to maintain a wider gap at the guide
blades.
The LXP 200 features a single guide blade, as this model
does not experience problematic blade expansion to the
degree described above.
Guide Blade Shimming
Slowly close the processor jaws so the upper piercing tip
begins to bypass the guide blades. Stop the processor jaw
and check the gap between the guide blades and piercing
tip. Cycle the jaws slowly, stopping at several points along
the piercing tip to check the gap each time.
Shim the guide blades as needed to keep the gap within
the tolerances listed in the blade gap table.
To install shims, loosen blade bolts and slide shims
between the guide blade and guide blade seat. Retorque
bolts and recheck the gap.
Model
Nominal
Maximum
LXP 200
0.005”
0.020”
LXP 300
0.005”
0.020”
LXP 400
0.010”
0.025”
LXP 500
0.010”
0.025”
Guide Blade Seat
Shims
Guide Blade
