9008-36
TM 5-2420-230-24-1
3. Use a grinder to remove any welds or extra metal
still on the bucket so that the new bottom cutting
edge will fit the bucket.
4. Put the new bottom cutting edge in position and
make several tack welds to hold it.
5. See the following illustration for the weld
locations and specifications. DO NOT make any
welds on the inside of the bucket except the
bottom of the bucket to the bottom cutting edge.
Use E7018 welding rod to weld the bottom
cutting edge in position.
7. Weld the remaining bucket teeth to the bottom
6. See the following illustration. Install the corner
cuffing edge according to the instructions in this
bucket teeth and weld the bucket teeth in
section.
position. Use E7018 welding rod.
Replacing Side Cutting Edge
1. Use carbon arc rod or an acetylene cutting torch
to remove the welds that hold the side cutting
edge.
2. Use a grinder to remove any welds or extra metal
still on the bucket so that the new side cutting
edge will fit the bucket.
3. Use E7018 welding rod to weld the side cutting
edge to the bucket with a 6 mm (1/4 inch) fillet all
around the side cutting edge.
H-72
Bur 6-42130
Issued 3-01
Printed in U.S.A.