42 Genesis LXP
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© 2015 Genesis Attachments, LLC
CRACKER JAW SET MAINTENANCE
Blade, tip, and jaw maintenance greatly affects performance. To maximize performance and opti-
mize the life of replaceable parts, follow all instructions for checks, adjustments and maintenance
described in this section, at the intervals listed on the maintenance schedule in this manual.
Before performing maintenance, read, fully understand and follow these safety rules.
Wear personal safety equipment including gloves, safety glasses, safety boots and proper clothing.
Safe blade maintenance requires two people - one to steady the blade while the other loosens the
bolts.
Blades are heavy and may fall out of the blade seat if not adequately supported. Bystanders must
stand clear.
Never strike a blade with a hardened steel tool. The blade may fragment, creating sharp flying
debris.
CUTTING EDGES
Proper maintenance of the cutting edges is required for optimal performance of the attachment.
Blade rotation extends blade life and improves cutting performance. Shimming to maintain blade
tolerances helps prevent jamming.
Inspect blades every eight hours of operation. Replace any broken bolts, and retorque loose bolts
when cool. Grind away dents or mushrooming of blade edges at the end of each day to prevent
upper jaw deflection, excessive blade wear and undue stress to jaws.
Rotate blades to use all four cutting edges. Always use Genesis-approved blades. Blades that do
not meet Genesis specifications can cause major problems, and using them may void the warranty.
Blade Removal
Loosen the bolts on one blade at a time, enough to loosen the blades.
Carefully remove bolts and blades.
CONCRETE CRACKING TIPS
At the end of each shift, check the condition of concrete cracking tips. Replace any broken bolts,
and retorque loose bolts when cool.
Replace tips when teeth become severely rounded or flat. A more pointed tooth will process con
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crete more efficiently.