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The cutting edge.


Operators, give your excavator ex·ca·va·tor
n.
An instrument, such as a sharp spoon or curette, used in scraping out pathological tissue.


excavator (eks´k
 the PM edge to successfully move dirt and sand. Follow the words in TM 5-2430-200-10 and use these pointers that others have learned the hard way to keep your DEUCE on the job.

Cutting Edge

The blade's cutting edge protects the moldboard moldboard: see plow. . If the cutting edge wears down too far, the moldboard is damaged and has to be replaced or sent to support for repair.

Make sure the cutting edge is protecting the moldboard. To get a good look at the edge, raise the blade about 6 inches off the ground.

If the cutting edge is worn to less than 3/4-inch (about the diameter of a penny), report it. Your mechanic can reverse the edge or replace it if both edges are worn.

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Don't Rip it Rip It is an energy drink that is produced and distributed by National Beverage Corp., maker of Shasta and Faygo. It is National Beverage Corp.'s first energy drink. Rip It is usually sold for one dollar or less, while most energy drinks are sold for about two dollars.  Up

The earthmover's back rippers help break up hard-packed soil. Here's a checklist that saves wear and tear on the vehicle and ripper Software that extracts raw audio data from a music CD. See ripping and MP3.  shanks
For other meanings, see Shanks (disambiguation)


The shanks and tattlers are wading bird species in a number of genera characterised by a medium length bill and long, often brightly coloured legs.
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* Do not steer when the shanks are in the ground. They'll twist and break off.

* Don't use the rippers in rocky ground. That damages them.

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* When the rippers are down, operate the vehicle in the EARTHMOVING mode with the transmission in FIRST SPEED REVERSE.

* Use all four rippers at one time, or pair them so the earthmover earth·mov·er  
n.
A machine, such as a bulldozer or backhoe, that is used for digging or pushing earth.



earth
 doesn't pull to one side. If using one pair, for example, use the inside or outside rippers. But don't use only the two rippers on one side!

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Publication:PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
Date:Sep 1, 2006
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