TM 5-3895-383-24
Cutting Edges and End Bits - Inspect/Replace
SMCS Code:
6801-040; 6801-510;
6804-040; 6804-510
Personal injury or death can result if the leveling blade is
not blocked up. Block the leveling blade before changing
the cutting edge.
Illustration 169
Illustration 170
There are two cutting edges on the front of the blade (1).
There are to skid plates on the bottom of the blade (2).
Replace the cutting edge if the cutting edge is damaged.
Replace the cutting edge if the cutting edge is excessively
worn.
1.
Raise the leveling blade. Block the leveling blade
securely. Place the blocks under the arms of the blade.
2.
Remove the bolts. Remove the cutting edge.
3.
Clean the contact surfaces.
4.
If the opposite edge of the cutting edge is not worn, use
the opposite edge. If the opposite edge is worn, replace
the cutting edge.
5.
Install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to the torques that are
specified in the Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Torques for Ground Engaging Tool Bolts".
6.
Inspect the skid plates. Replace the skid plates if the
skid plates are damaged or worn.
7.
Raise the leveling blade. Remove the blocks.
8.
Lower the leveling blade to the ground.
9.
Check the bolts for proper torque after a few hours of
operation.
Maintenance Section
Cutting Edges and End Bits - Inspect/Replace
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