Section 4: Adjustments
5/24/19
DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M
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Rear Tailwheel Adjustment
Figure 4-6
Cutting Height With Rear Gauge Wheel
Refer to Figure 4-6:
1.
Park cutter on a flat, level, hard surface with
extension arm cylinder retracted.
2.
Extend deck pivot cylinder until deck is horizontal.
3.
Lower tractor 3-point arms until deck is several
inches higher than desired cutting height.
4.
Place tractor gear selector in park or set park brake,
shut engine off, and remove ignition key.
5.
Place support blocks or jack stands under the deck’s
skid shoes.
6.
Without starting the tractor, lower the 3-point arms
until deck skid shoes are resting on the supports.
7.
Remove bolts (#3) and adjust tailwheel (#2) up or
down as desired.
8.
Reinstall 1/2"-13 x 3 1/2" GR5 bolts (#3) and secure
with hex flange lock nuts (#4).
9.
Tighten hex flange lock nuts (#4) to the correct
torque.
10. Return to the tractor, raise 3-point arms up, travel
forward to clear support blocks.
11. At the worksite, lower cutter down to cutting height
and engage blade. See instructions for
12. Travel forward cutting grass for 20 to 50 feet and stop.
13. Disengage power take-off, place tractor gear selector
in park or set park brake, shut engine off, and remove
ignition key. Wait for all components to stop before
dismounting tractor.
14. Dismount tractor and check cutting height of grass.
15. If needed, repeat
“Cutting Height With Rear Gauge
above until cutter is set at the correct height.
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