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McCulloch Pro-Mac 5000
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} Remove the impeller ass’embfy (See FIG. 3-SERV & ADJ)
by removing the centerboft, bckwasher, and spring washer
(NOTE: When reassembling, make certain the raised side
of the spring washer faces the boft head). . .
IOTE Use caution when removing the impeller assembly from
~e housing.
Lay the impeller assembly on a sofid, level service with the
shredding blade facing up.
Using two (2) 1/2” wrenches, remove the shredding blade
from impellerassembfyby removing the blade retaining
bofts,flatwashers and locknuts (SEE FIG.3-SERV & ADJ).
When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of
grindas a guide. It Is exlremely important that each cutting
\
edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevenl n
unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will caus
excessive vibration when rotating al high speeds and may
cause damage to the unit.
The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a
round shaft screwdriver or nail. Remove metal from the
heavy side until it is balanced evenly (SEE FIG. 4-SERV &
ADJ).
When reassembling the shredding blade, tghten the blade
retainimg boff nuts to 20 ft-lbs., or lacking torque wrench,
tghten securely.
Before reinstalling impeller housing, thoroughly clean the
housing chamber and the engine crankshaft. Apply
a
coaling of fresh, good quality general purpose grease to the
crankshaft. --
..
Reinstall the key in the crankshaft keyway.
Afgn Ihokoyway in the impeller assembty wilhthecrankshafl
koy and
carefully slide tho impeller onto Iho crankshaft.
Tiih[en
tho irnpollor assembly contorbol! to 45-50 ft-lbs.
(Brlggs
Englrws); 55-6o f[-lb~. (Tecumsch Engines); or
kicking
[orquo wrench, tighlon SLK:LJrC![~
R~assomblo romaindor of ur]i[
. Start the engine and listen for any unusual noise or vibration
that could signal improper installation of the shredding
blade or impeller assembfy. If there is an unusual noise or
vibrat.bn, stop the engine immediately and cafl the factory
or contact your Iocaf authorized service dealer. Do not
attempt to operate the machine until the problem has been
corrected.
FLAILS -
The flails are permanently altached and, under normal ccmdi-
Iions, made to last the life of the unit. Should the flails becmme
damaged, cracked or brokon, contact your noaresl service
dealer for replacement.
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