IHI Shibaura SR525HP-S, Operator'S Manual

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Section 8 Handling of mower
(2) Turn the adjusting nuts (right and left)
clockwise with a spanner and decrease the
clearance between the rotary blades and
lower blade.
● The clearance between the rotary blades
and lower blade decreases by rotating the
adjusting nut clockwise and increases by
rotating the adjusting nut counterclockwise.
(3) Test the cutting quality with a piece of
newspaper torn into a strip at the center, and
right and left sides of the rotary blades.
Repeat the adjustment until the newspaper
can be cut easily.
● Make sure that the newspaper can be cut in
the same way at any position of all the
blades and that the blade rotates smoothly.
● If the cutting quality is not improved by the
adjustment, lap (grind) the blade. (See
Adjustment of cutting quality by lapping
(grinding),on page 46.)
3. Positioning of No. 4 and 5
mowers for maintenance
● No.4 and 5 mowers can be positioned as
shown below when servicing them for
maintenance.
(1) Position when changing the rear roller
bracket and discharge cover positions
● Lower the reel on a flat and stable ground.
● Pull out the L-shaped pin from the rolling
arm.
● Turn the rear roller of the reel unit to the
front.
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