5. Move transmission selector ever to neutral "N"
and turn key switch to START position. Starter
should crank engine.
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING BLADE SIDE SHIFT GUIDES
1. Rest blade lightly on the ground. Raise and
lower blade slightly to check tightness of the
guides. Blade should slide easily.
2. Remove wear bar cover plate, Figure 12, and
replace shims as needed.
3. Tighten wear bar cover plate capscrews to
44 ft. lb. (59 N•m).
CHECKING CYLINDER BALL AND SOCKET
CLEARANCES
1. Lower blade to ground. Check each ball and
socket assembly, Figure 13.
2. Move cylinder without load. Ball should move
freely in cylinder socket.
3. Check for excessive looseness (more that
0.045 in. [1.1 mm]).
4. Adjust clearance by removing shims.
CHECK RING RETAINER BAR CLEARANCE
1. Retainer bars, Figure 14, should move freely
around saddle assembly.
2. Check for excessive looseness (more than 0.09
in. [2.3 mm]).
3. Adjust clearance by removing ring retainer bar,
Figure 14.
4. Replace shims.
5. Install ring retainer bar. Tighten capscrews to
375 ft. lb. (510 N•m).
Section 4
MAINTENANCE
4-15
785 Motor Grader
Figure 12. Blade Shift Guides
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