9 ADJUSTMENTS
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9.5
BEDKNIFE ADJUSTER SPRING ______________________________________________
For proper operation, bedknife adjuster spring should be
compressed to a dimension of 1-7/16 - 1-1/2 in. (36.5-38
mm).
To adjust spring compression, loosen or tighten nut
(R)
to
obtain a distance of 1-7/16 - 1-1/2 in. (36.5-38 mm).
After adjusting spring, check reel to bedknife adjustment.
Figure 9E
9.6
BEDKNIFE ADJUSTER TENSION_____________________________________________
Remove cotter pin
(U)
and fully loosen, then tighten
slotted nut
(S)
to remove clearance (no end play)
between components. Continue to tighten nut until next
slot in nut aligns with hole in bedknife adjuster rod
(T)
.
Install new cotter pin.
Check torque required to rotate adjuster rod
(T)
.
Maximum torque should be 24 in. lb. (2 ft. lb.) (2.7 Nm).
After adjusting nut, check reel to bedknife adjustment.
Figure 9F
9.7
REEL BEARING ___________________________________________________________
Excessive end play or any radial play indicates bad
bearings, a weak tension spring, or a backed off nut.
1.
Check bearing housing mounting hardware. Tighten
or replace components as required. Carefully clean
threads with degreaser.
2.
Apply a medium strength grade of Loctite to nut
(AA)
,
then thread nut onto the reel shaft until the nut is
1-27/32 in. (46 mm) from the end of the reel shaft.
3.
Fill reel bearing housings with NLGI - Grade O
grease after adjusting spring.
Figure 9G
R
T
1-7/16 to 1-1/2 in.
(
3
.65 to
3
.
8
cm)
NOTICE
Overtightening slotted nut
(S)
will make bedknife
adjuster rod
(T)
difficult to adjust.
U
V
W
X
S
T
GKV-11
AA
AA
1-27/32 in.
(46 mm)
