INSTALLATION OF BUCKET TEETH

(ESCO VERTALOK

_TYPE)

WARNING

WARNING

It is dangerous if the work equipment moves by mistake when the teeth are being replaced. Set the work equipment in a stable condition, then stop the engine and apply the safety lock lever securely.

1. Place a block under the bottom of the bucket. Carry out full stroke

operation of the control levers within 15 seconds after stopping the engine. after confirming that the work equipment is in a stable condi- tion, lock the safety lock lever. Set so that the bottom face of the bucket is horizontal.

• When installing Vertalok® _{teeth, always work safely and use}

proper equipment to avoid injury. Wear OSHA-approved hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and steeltoad shoes. Be sure other people are out of the way; only one person is needed to install Vertalok® _points.

• All struck tools or punches should have a bevel or radius around the striking face that is equal to 1/10th the width of the striking face.

• The rubber plug should be removed prior to any heating or welding near the Vertalok® _{nose or adapter.}

2. The Helilok® _{point (A) twists onto the adapter (B) and is secured by}

the plug (C), which is inserted into the side of the adapter, and the pin (D), which is driven in from the top. The recommended tools for instal- lation and removal are a Removal Tool (E) and a 1 to 2 kg (2 to 4 lb.) hammer (F).

3. Clean the adapter nose to make sure the point will fully seat.

4. Check the plug for torn, cracked or seperated rubber when reusing

any plug. NOTICE

Plugs for Hot Slag points are not encased in rubber.

Replace the plug if damage is discovered. With fines removed from the hole, insert the plug, making sure it seats fully on the bottom of the hole. The shoulder of the plug should be no deeper than 3.2 mm (1/8 in)

5. Twist the point on withe a quarter turn to contact the end of the end of

the adapter nose. Check the lock groove to be sure the plug remains fully seated.

6. Inspect the top of the pin. It should be free of sharp edges due to

wear or peening. If there are sharp edges, replace the pin. Insert the pin with the bevel down and the recess to the inside so the recess can engage the plug tip.

NOTICE

The pin is marked with an arrow which must point downward.

7. Start the pin with a swift, sharp blow with the hammer. If the pin be-

comes crooked after the first blow, straighten it before proceeding. Drive the pin in until the top is flushwith the top of the upper pin retain- ing ear located on the adapter nose.

WARNING

WARNING

24.2.11

REMOVAL OF BUCKET TEETH

(ESCO VERTALOK

_TYPE)

Replace the point before the adapter starts to wear.

It is dangerous if the work equipment moves by mistake when the teeth are being replaced.

Set the work equipment in a stable conditions, then stop the en- gine and apply the safety lock lever securely.

1. Place a block under the bottom of the bucket to allow the pin to be

knocked outwith a hammer. Carry out full stroke operation of the con- trol levers within 15 seconds after stopping the engine. After confirm- ing that the work equipment is in a stable condition, lock the safety lock lever.

Set so that the bottom face of the bucket is horizontal.

• When installing Vertalok® _{teeth, always work safely and use}

proper equipment to avoid injury. Wear OSHA-approved hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and steeltoed shoes. Be sure other people are out of the way; only one person is needed to install Vertalok® _points.

• All struck tools or punches should have a bevel or radius around the striking face that is equal to 1/10th the width of the striking face.

• The rubber plug should be removed prior to any heating or welding near the Vertalok® _{nose or adapter.}

2. The Helilok® _{point (A) twists onto the adapter (B) and is secured by} the plug (C), which is inserted into the side of the adapter, and the pin (D) which is driven in from the top. The recommended tools for instal- lation and removal are a Removal Tool (E) and a 1 to 2 kg (2 to 4 lb.) hammer (F).

3. Place the small end of the Removal Tool on top of the pin and start the

drive with the hammer. It may take a few solid blows.

4. Complete the drive with the long end of the Removal Tool until the oin

comes out the bottom. When removing the Tool from the groove, be careful not to dislodge the point.

5. Remove the point by twisting counterclockwise. Make sure the plug is

fully seated so the point may require several blows with the hammer to loosen any impacted fines.

WARNING WARNING

24.2.12

ADJUST BUCKET CLEARANCE

It is dangerous if the work equipment moves by mistake when the clearance is being adjusted.

Set the work equipment in a stable condition, then stop the engine and lock the lever securely.

• When knocking the pin in with a hammer, metal particles may fly and cause serious injury, particulary if they get into your eyes. When carrying out this operation, always wear goggles, helmet, gloves, and other protective equipment.

• When the bucket is removed, place it in a stable condition.

1. Set the work equipment to the position shown in the diagram at right,

stop the engine and set the safety lock lever to the lock position.

2. Measure the amount of play A.

Measurement is easier of you move the bucket to one side or the other so all the play can be measured in one place.

(In the diagram this is on the left-hand side)

Use a gap (clearance) gauge for easy and accurate measurement. REMARK

When removing the pins, place the bucket so that it is in light contact with the ground.

If the bucket is lowered strongly to the ground, the resistance will be increased and it will be difficult to remove the pins.

3. Remove the stopper bolt b and nut and remove the pin half way.

4. Fit shims c according tot the amount of free play A measured

above (EXAMPLE)

If the play is 3 mm, fit two 1.0 mm shims and one 0,5 mm shim and the play will becom 0,5 mm.

When the play A is smaller than 0,5 mm. Do not carry out any main-

tenance.

24.2.13 CHECK WINDOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL, ADD