Blade Reassembly and Lubrication
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How to sharpen" bush hog" or rotary cutter blades and properly inspect and maintain
What happens here
After sharpening, carefully place the blade back onto the pin, ensuring it's oriented correctly (as noted during removal). Slide the sleeve over the pin, then replace the retaining clip and tighten the retaining bolt with the socket wrench. The host warns that some manipulation with a small hammer might be needed for a tight fit. Following blade reassembly, perform regular maintenance: lubricate the bush hog's wheel and the PTO (Power Take-Off) shaft knuckle. Locate the grease fittings (zerk fittings) on the wheel and inside the PTO shaft cover. Use a grease gun to apply grease until you hear a 'pop' or see old grease being pushed out, indicating proper lubrication. Finally, check all bolts to ensure they are tight and snug.
Goal: Securely reattach the sharpened blade and perform general lubrication on the bush hog.
Tools and materials
- Ball Peen Hammer — Gently manipulating parts during reassembly if they are tight
- Grease Gun — Applying grease to lubrication fittings
- Impact Driver DeWalt — Assisting with tightening or loosening bolts quickly
- Retaining Bolt — Fastening the retaining clip in place
- Retaining Clip — Securing the sleeve and pin assembly
- Retaining Pin — The main pivot point for the blade's attachment
- Sharpened Bush Hog Blade Woods — The freshly sharpened blade being reinstalled
- Sleeve — A component of the blade's retention system
- Socket Wrench Pittsburgh Pro — Tightening the retaining bolt
- Grease — Lubricating the wheel and PTO shaft fittings