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Blade Lead
(continued)
In the event of lead or tracking problems, first check that both the idle and pull wheels are
set exactly the same in the vertical position.
Example: with a 12” magnetic level, check each wheel vertically. They should be the same.
If the idle and pull wheels are not the same vertically, make the adjustment to ensure that
they are.
NOTE
: be as critical with the level as possible.
The
tracking plates are a
push / pull
type of adjustment, so by loosening the two
outside bolts the center bolt becomes the main adjustment bolt
. Tightening the top
center bolt will move the top of the wheel inward, putting more up lead into the blade.
After making small adjustments on both wheels the blade will need to be re-measured.
Continue repeating the step above until the proper lead is achieved.
NOTE:
The lead is set at the factory and should not have to be adjusted unless your machine has
more than 500 hrs. on it.
Figure 50
Figure 50B
Figure 50A
Lead
adjustment
bolts
Lead
adjustment
bolts
Lead
adjustment
bolts
Lead
adjustment
bolts
Top view of
tracking plate and
adjustment bolts
