MAINTENANCE 24.2.6 REPLACE THE BOLT-ON CUTTING EDGES WARNING It is extremely dangerous if the work equipment moves when performing this procedure. Set the work equipment in a stable position, turn off the engine, then set the safety lock for the work equipment control lever securely to the LOCK position. Turn or replace the cutting edges before the wear reaches the edge of the bucket. 1. After raising the bucket to a suitable height, position the bucket so that the bottom surface of the bucket is horizontal. Place blocks under the bucket to prevent it from coming down. 2. After removing the nuts and bolts (1), remove the cutting edge (2). 3. Clean the mounting surface of the cutting edges.
4. Flip the cutting edges (2) over and reassemble the end edges by placing them to the opposite side (left edge to the right side, right edge to the left side). If both sides of the cutting edge are worn then replace it with a new one. NOTE: If the wear extended to the mounting surface then repair the surface before installing the cutting edge. 5. Tighten nuts and bolts (1) uniformly to prevent any gap from occurring between the bucket and the cutting edge. Mounting nuts . . . . . 1040 ± 157 N 6. Retorque the mounting bolts again after operating the equipment for several hours. WA450-3MC 3-32