Alamo RHINO SM72 - Manual (Page 130)

MAINTENANCE
SM72 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-6
© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
BLADE REMOVAL
To remove blades for sharpening or replacement,
remove the cover plate on deck of mower near
Hydraulic Motor. Remove lock nut from blade bolt.
NOTE: Inspect lock nut after removal and replace if
threads are damaged.
Always replace nut when replacing blade bolt.
When installing blades be sure and check blade
bolt pivot diameter for wear. Replace bolt if worn
more than 1/4 inch at any point. See Image.
Tighten lock nut to 250 ft. lbs.
Avoid personal injury. Blade and/or blade carrier removal should be done only with the
power unit engine shut off, key removed, in park, parking brake on, the auxiliary hydraulics
are disengaged, and the mower securely blocked up.
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL
Remove cotter pin and loosen slotted nut on spindle shaft. Loosen but do not remove the nut until the blade
carrier is loosened. Use a suitable 2 jaw gear puller to pull carrier off tapered spindle shaft. If gear puller is not
available use long bar inserted through blade bolt access hole with end against rotor bar. Strike opposite end
of bar with sledge hammer. Rotate blade carrier 180 degrees and repeat process.
Maximum Bolt Wear