Tiger NEW HOLLAND T6000 - Manual (Page 133)

MAINTENANCE
Saber Maintenance Section 4-25
©2012 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
DO NOT re-use the locking hex nuts for mounting the knives. If hex nut becomes
loose, or required removal for knife replacement or any other reason, they must be
discarded and replaced with new nuts.
Knives should not be welded on for any reason.
63” BOOM FLAIL KNIFE REPLACEMENT
1. If knives are damaged or badly worn, they will need to be replaced as a set. Replacing a single knife
can cause severe vibration and possible damage to the mower.
2. Assemble knives, clevis, bolts and nuts as shown in part section of manual.
3. Install locking hex nut so that the flat face of nut is towards the knife.
4. Apply loctite “271” or equivalent to threads.
5. Torque nut to 52 FT. LBS. Knife must swing freely.
DO NOT re-use the locking hex nuts for mounting the knives. If hex nut become loose,
or require removal for knife replacement or any other reason, they must be discarded
and replaced with new nuts.
Knives should not be welded on for any reason.
FLAIL AXE BLADE KNIFE REPLACEMENT
If knives are damaged or badly worn, they will need to be replaced as a set. Replacing a single knife can cause
severe vibration and possible damage to the mower. The knives should not be welded on for any reason.
When replacing knives, replace bushings, bolts and hex nuts.
Apply Loctite® “271” or equivalent to threads and install the locking hex nuts so that the flat face of the nut is
towards the knife. Torque the hex nut to 159 ft. lbs. lubricated.
DO NOT re-use the locking hex nuts for mounting the knives. If hex nut becomes
loose, or require removal for knife replacement or any other reason, they must be
discarded and replaced with new nuts.
Knives should not be welded on for any reason.