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BUCKET MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED
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BUCKET TIPS AND ADAPTERS REMOVAL - CONTINUED
4.
Remove two nuts (7), bolts (8), and adapter (6) from
cutting edge (9) of bucket (3).
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BUCKET TIPS AND ADAPTERS INSTALLATION
1.
Install adapter (6) on cutting edge (9) of bucket (3) with two bolts (8) and nuts (7).
2.
Clean adapter (6) and pin (1).
3.
Fit retainer (4) into retaining washer (5) and install into groove that is located on side of adapter (6).
N OT E
The bucket tip can be rotated by 180 degrees to allow greater or less penetration.
4.
Install new bucket tip (2) onto adapter (6).
N OT E
To correctly install pin into retainer, pin must be driven in from right side of tooth (when viewing bucket
from front, as shown). Improper installation of pin can result in loss of bucket tip.
5.
Insert pin (1) through bucket tip (2).
6.
Place punch over bucket tip (2) and locate pin (1) in
hole.
7.
Strike punch with a hammer at back to start pin (1).
8.
Strike punch until pin (1) is fully inserted in bucket
(3).
9.
After driving pin (1), make sure that retainer (4) fits
snugly into pin groove.
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