Hyd-Mech H-14P, Manual

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blaDE TRaCKInG and aDJUsTMEnT
8. The blade tracking will stay fairly constant, however it should be checked occasionally as shown in the photo. The
blade teeth should protrude from .270” to .290” (6.9mm to 7.3mm) from the face of the blade wheels. If the track-
ing requires adjustment, follow the steps below
9. First, inspect the blade wheels for wear or damage and repair as required. Blade tracking adjustment should al-
ways begin at the wheel where the tracking is farthest out of specification. Using the instructions below, adjust the
worst wheel, jog the blade and recheck both wheels. Repeat this process until both wheels are within specifica -
tion, .270” to 290” (6.9mm to 7.3mm).
a. Idler Wheel Adjustment. -- The tracking is adjusted by regulating the “push” set screws and the “pull” hex
bolts. Loosening bolts “A” and turning in set screws “C” by equal amounts will move the blade off the
wheel. Loosening bolts “B” and turning in set screws “D” by equal amounts will move the blade on to the
wheel. After each “C” or “D” adjustment, tighten bolts “A” or “B”, turn the blade tension switch to “+/RUN”,
run the blade and then check the tracking.
0. Check the blade brush adjustment to be sure the blade is being cleaned properly.
Blade Tension Slider Assembly
DRIVE WHEEl TRaCKInG (Refer to gearbox illustration)
Release blade tension before adjusting. Loosening bolts
“A” and turning in set screws “C” by equal amounts will
move the blade OFF the wheel. Loosening bolts “B” and
turning in set screws “D” by equal amounts will move the
blade ON to the wheel. After each “C” or “D” set screw
adjustment, tighten bolts “A” or “B”, turn tension switch
to “+RUN”, run the blade for a moment and recheck the
tracking.