ADJUSTMENTS 9
39
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
ANTISWAY SPRING ________________________________________________________
1.
The antisway spring
(C)
should be tight but not
under stress.
2.
Loosen both nuts on the adjusting rod then adjust the
rear nut as necessary.
3.
When properly adjusted, tighten nuts against bracket.
Figure 9G
R
T
1-7/16 to 1-1/2 in.
(
3
6.5 to
38
mm)
NOTICE
Overtightening slotted nut
(S)
will make bedknife
adjuster rod
(T)
difficult to adjust.
U
V
W
X
S
T
C
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