Remove and Install Base Cutter Blades

1. CAUTION:

   
   T8130002468-UN-04OCT13

   A - Cap Screw, M12.7 x 25 and Flange Nut, M12.7 (2 used per blade)

   B - Base Cutter Blade (5 used per disk)

   Avoid serious injury. Set park brake, shut OFF engine, remove key, and wait for base cutter to stop completely rotating before replacing blades.

   Avoid serious injury from sharp edges. Wear gloves when handling blades.

   Raise base cutter and engage base cutter safety stops.

---




2. Set park brake, shut OFF engine, and remove key.

3. Raise base cutter shield on wheel machines.

4. Remove and retain cap screws and flange nuts (A) and base cutter blade (B) from base cutter disk. Repeat for remaining blades.

5. Service base cutter blades (See Base Cutter Blade Service in this section) or replace blades, if necessary.

6. Install blades and hardware. Tighten to specification.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Base Cutter Blade Cap Screw	Torque	110 N·m (80 lb.-ft.)