Brouwer Kesmac 4000 R Series, Operator'S Manual

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Cut Length of Sod
The Cut-Off Sensor and the programmed ‘cut length’,
determine the length of cut. Maximum cut length of sod
is 80 inches.
This can be adjusted, to suit sod conditions,
to a minimum of 60 inches.
IMPORTANT
If the Cut-off Sensor is remove / replaced it must be adj-
usted to allow 1/4in.to 3/8 in. clearance to the face of the
Cut-off Cam Sensor Arm.
See Section 2 for length of cut adjustment.
Cut-Off Blade.
It is essential that the Cut-Off Blade ’ A ’, is kept ‘sharp’.
As the blade wears, and also when it is sharpened, its
depth will be reduced.
To compensate for loss of blade depth, holes in the
Blade Holder ‘
B ’, allow for adjustment.
The ‘bungee’ Tensioner ‘
C ’, attached to a hook on the
Blade Holder, positions the blade vertically but allows it
to pivot forward when cutting.
Check that the edge of the Cut-Off Blade Mount does not
hit the sod on the ‘down’ stroke, as this will damage the
sod and cause problems when the sod is laid.
NOTE
A ‘serrated’ blade is available for use in soft soil, or exc-
essive thatch. This blade will give a cleaner more posi-
tive cut in these conditions.
Cut-Off Springs.
The Cut-Off Springs ‘ D ’, are adjustable. If the spring
tension needs to changed , to suit sod conditions , adjust
each spring equally, using Adjusters ‘ E ’.
Adjust the ‘bungee’ Tensioner ‘
C ’, using Adjuster ‘ F ’, the
same amount as on the cut-off springs.
The Cut-Off Blade depth should only be deep
enough to give a clean cut, whatever thickness of
sod is being cut
.
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ADJUSTMENTS