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Bush cutter started rattling this morning as I was discouraging weed growth in one of the pastures. I broke for lunch and thought i'd call it a day, due to the heat and check out the source of the rattle later. After lunch, the Missus started in on another small pasture and I thought, " That doesn't sound good, at all. "
As she came out of the field, I could see one of the blades had been close to parting company with the rest of the machine.
The nut on the pivot bolt had backed off and the threads were buggered up, but 15 minutes with a three cornered file rendered it usable once again. The small registering shoulder which keeps the pivot from turning in the bar was worn off, but some carefully placed weld addressed that. I had it back together in about an hour. It works and doesn't rattle.
I have to remember to check those bolts from time to time.
Best
Les
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Best
Les
My train of thought has been replaced by a bumper car.
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