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Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
1. Repeat all steps listed under the “Initial Maintenance” section (next page) on a daily basis after
the initial maintenance has been performed.
2. Check and maintain the proper amount of lubricant in the bearing housing, oil weight is 85-
140, our part number is T5-LUBE (see page 35).
3. Check blades; sharpen or replace as necessary. When sharpening blades, only sharpen the
beveled edge. Also, be certain that paired blades weigh within one tenth of a pound of
each other. When replacing blades, replace both blades of the pair.
Warning! If the blades must be sharpened, follow the proper safety procedures listed on
page 32 of this manual for working under the cutter deck.
Tightening Blade Bolts
Before starting a cutter, or after blades have been removed for any reason, tighten blade bolts using the
following procedures. Repeat hourly inspections each time the blades are removed/replaced.
Warning! Follow safety guidelines listed on Page 26 of this manual when working under
cutter deck. Do not rely on the skid loader’s lift arms to support the cutter while performing
maintenance.
1. Disengage Hydraulic power; be certain that all rotation has stopped.
2. Lift cutter high enough to place suitable supports under the cutter deck.
3. Turn skid loader engine off; remove key; lock transmission and brakes; chock wheels or tracks.
4. On Brown 826 Model, Use a suitable wrench to hold the blade bolt head; torque blade bolt nut
with an 1 13/16” socket, to approximately 900 to 1100 ft./lbs.
5. If your blade is NOT free swinging after tightening blade bolts install a shim on shoulder of
blade bolt, shims are listed on Page 42, the shims used depend on model. Do NOT operate a
unit with blades that are not free swinging.
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