Cutting Edge Bolts - Tighten
- Lock the jaws in an open position. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cutters - Inspect/Replace" for the proper procedure.
- Check all of the bolts for the cutting edge group for the correct tightness. Refer to illustration 1.
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| Illustration 1 | g02181274 |
- If necessary, tighten the bolts to the proper torque value. Refer to table 1 for the correct torque values.
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| Static inspection torque for the cutting edge gp bolts | |||
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| Blades | Sales Model | Bolt Size | Torque Value |
| Cross Blade | VHS-60/4, VHS-70/4 | M20 x 2.5 | 450 N·m (330 lb ft) |
| Cutting Blades | VHS-60/4, VHS-70/4 | M20 x 2.5 | 450 N·m (330 lb ft) |
| Guide Blades | VHS-60/4, VHS-70/4 | M20 x 2.5 | 450 N·m (330 lb ft) |
| Piercing Blades | VHS-60/4 | M20 x 2.5 | 450 N·m (330 lb ft) |
| VHS-70/4 | M24 x 2.5 | 800 N·m (590 lb ft) |
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The bolts should not move before a torque that is specified in table 1 is reached. If the bolt moves, then the bolt has been overstressed. The bolt must then be replaced.
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cutters - Inspect/Replace" for information on replacing the bolts for the cutting edge group.
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