Replace Double Disk Fertilizer Opener Bearing

1. 
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   A - Nut

   Support machine safely. (See procedure at the beginning of this section.)

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2. Remove dust cap and nut (A).

3. Remove disk.

4. 
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   A - Rivet (6 used)

   Grind off rivets (A).

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5. Drive rivets out and remove spacer and bearing housing from blade.

6. 
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   A - Bearing

   Press bearing (A) from housing.

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7. Inspect housing, spacer, and disk blade. Replace parts as needed.

8. IMPORTANT: Press only on outer race of bearing.

   
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   A - Bearing

   B - Housing

   Install bearing in housing with flat surface (A) facing housing (B).

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9. 
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   A - Housing

   B - Spacer

   C - Rivet (6 used)

   D - Rounded End of Rivet

   Install housing (A) and spacer (B) on disk, while aligning rivet holes.

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10. Install rivets (C).

11. Strike the end of rivets (D) with a hammer until rounded over to secure hub and spacer to disk.

12. NOTE: See DISK ADJUSTMENT in this section, before installing disk on machine.

    Install disk on machine. (See INSPECT AND ADJUST OPENER BLADES in this section.)

13. Remove support components.