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Figure 25. Disassemble Variable Suction Adjustment
Control Bracket From Engine
9. Using a i/2” socket wrench and i/2” box wrench,
remove the hex head screw and hex nut that
secures the variable suction adjustment control
bracket to the engine block base (Figure 25).
10.
Lift the vacuum nozzle housing away from the shred-
der housing and tilt it up slightly to clear the right
front wheel as it is removed from the unit (Figure 26).
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Removal of the vacuum nozzle housing provides
access to the shredding hammers. Inspect the J
hammers and triangular hammers for wear, and
replace if worn excessively (Figure 27).
12. Using a
5/16”
allen
wrench or hex bit socket, remove
the
capscrew that secures the J hammer to the rotor.
It may be helpful to use a short piece of 2 x 4 lumber
to block the rotor while removing the capscrew
(Figure 26).
NOTE: The correct assembly sequence of
pa&
is
shown in Figure 29. A// parts must be reinstalled in the
correct order and location to ensure proper rotor bal-
ance, shredding efficiency, and safety, Use care to
catch the parts as the
capscrew is removed.
13. Install the new J hammer with the bent lip facing out
as shown in Figure 26. (J hammers on this unit can-
not be turned over and reused.) Use new assembly
hardware if the old hardware appears worn out or
damaged. Replace the other J hammer in the same
manner.
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4.To provide a new cutting edge on the triangular
hammer, remove the hammer and reinstall it on a
new pivot hole. If all cutting edges on the front
surface are worn, turn the triangular hammer over
and reinstall it. Tighten all capscrews securely when
reassembling, but do not exceed 45 ft.
Ibs./ torque.
Figure 26. Remove Vacuum Nozzle Housing
Hammer-Wear
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X32” Minimum
Figure 27. Inspect Hammers For Wear
Figure 28. Remove And Replace Hammers
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