There has been 2 rentals since the last
blade failure on this machine. On return our post rental inspection
reviled one broken Tooth and one cracked tooth. It was evident that
the customer continued to operate the Machine with an out of balance
blade.
Other issues found was one broken bolt
and one loose bolt on the inside bearing support. Set Screws on the
Blade Hub, Both Bearings and the driven Sprocket were loose or
missing. Also missing was the bolt that holds the blade shaft onto
the outside bearing. The Vibration also destroyed the stamped Tin
Idler Sprocket, the damaged idler also destroyed the chain.
Cost of Repair Blade $200.00
Heavy Duty
Tractor Supply Idler Sprocket $19.95
Chain and
connector Link $8.00
Labor $60.00
Rental Income Gross $176.00
Repair Costs $288.00
Profit Loss -
$112.00
