TM 9-2590-209-14&P
(view B).
blade assembly off ground 3 to 4 inches. Using chain
hoist, tilt blade assembly toward a vertical position.
securing left and right outer tilt arm retaining caps to
i. Insert crowbar and apply leverage to raise inner tilt
mounting bracket (view B).
arms (left and right) to mounting position on hull
mounting brackets (view C).
n. Raise blade assembly to stowed position and
engage carrying hooks.
j. Install pins, locks, lockwashers, and screws (view
C).
securing left and right outer tilt arm retaining caps to
k. Position outer tilt arms in hull mounting brackets
mounting brackets (view B).
(view B).
p. Remove hoisting chains from lifting eyes on top
l. Position left and right outer tilt arm retaining caps
edge of blade assembly (view A).
Section V. MAINTENANCE OF BLADE ASSEMBLY CUTTING EDGE
(2) Remove 24 bolts, lockwashers, and nuts
4-18. Description. The blade assembly cutting edge is
securing cutting edge to blade assembly (view B).
connected to the bottom of the moldboard. When
moving earth or other debris, it digs in with a sharp clean
(3) Remove cutting edge.
cut and controls even distribution.
4-19. Cutting Edge.
(1) Position cutting edge on blade assembly (view
a. General. Reverse cutting edge to increase its
A).
useable life if it becomes worn or scored.
NOTE
When installing cutting edge, position cutting edge on
(1) Place blade assembly in stowed position
blade assembly and install bolts, lockwashers, and nuts
(view A).
in each end. This is to support weight of cutting edge
and permit installation of remaining bolts.
CAUTION
(2) Install 24 bolts, lockwashers,
and nuts
Insure blade assembly is secured by carrying hooks,
securing cutting edge to blade assembly (view B).
before proceeding with removal.
NOTE
As an aid in supporting cutting edge when removing,
leave bolts in each end of blade assembly until others
have been removed.
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