90xp changing knives

[lbj]

Just changed knives and cleaned everything with gum out carb cleaner/parts cleaner after hearing stories of blades coming loose due to not cleaning threads and dirty surfaces . After doing some research looks like carb cleaner can leave an oily residue do you think this will cause any issues ? Machine has not been used yet with the flipped knives appreciate any feedback

 

[Eq Broker]

Our shop uses a painters tool to clean the knife seat and the back of the knives. If the knife is a bolt style, make sure to use anti-seize or grease on the threads. You never want to run them in dry.

Hope this helps!

Dave
Global Equipment Exporters
770-420-6400

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

I've always used thread locker ,lock tight on the bolts.

 

[user 159780]

The Vermeer service manual instructs to lubricate the knife bolts with light oil.

Can't say for certain what was used for the last knife servicing, but it took a breaker bar and a 3' extension to get them loose.