BEFCO TORNADO RSD-142 - 4.03 - Blade Maintenance

2. Gearbox oil level: Check gearbox oil level, it should be between
1
/
2
and
2
/
3
full. If
needed add either SAE 90 wt. or SAE 140 wt. gear oil.
Every 20 hours: Lubricate the driveline telescoping shafts: Apply a thin film of
grease on the inner tube of the driveline.
Every 25 hours: Check hardware tightness; rotary cutter vibrations can loosen bolts.
Check tightness of the hardware periodically, using Table 1 as a guide
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4.03 - Blade Maintenance
WARNING: To avoid possible injury, wear proper eye and hand protection when
servicing cutter blades.
MAINTENANCE 23 BEFCO
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ORNADO RSD & RRB OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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See Table 1, Torque Specifications, page 30.
Fig. 7
Tail wheel lubrication.
Fig. 8 - Blade replacement.
Remove the top inspection plate
to gain access to the rotor.
Block the blade carrier rotor
with a wrench and remove
the blade bolt and blade.