Section 2: Adjustments
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Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 15:
3. With gloves on, carefully rotate each blade to the
position shown in Figure 2-2 on page 15.
4. At the front of the cutter, measure the distance from
blade cutting tip to ground surface. This distance is
known as the
“Nominal Cutting Height”
.
5. The tail wheel will need adjusting if nominal cutting
height is not at the preferred cutting height. Adjust
tailwheel per instructions on page 16.
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 until preferred cutting height is
achieved.
7.
Set stop on tractor lift quadrant so cutter can be
returned to the same height.
Tractor Center 3-Point Adjustment
Refer to Figure 2-3:
1.
Lower cutter deck to the nominal cutting height.
2. Typically the center 3-point link is adjusted so that the
upper 3-point clevis pin is straight above the lower 3-
point hitch pins. This arrangement allows for
optimum ground contour following performance.
3. Lock tractor center link in this position once correct
length is achieved. Adjustment on center 3-point link
can be made depending on customer’s preference.
NOTE:
Customer may adjust tractor center 3-point
link to his or her preference. Lengthening tractor
center 3-point link allows more movement while
going over raised surfaces. Shortening the link
allows more movement while crossing over ditches.
Also, shortening center link allows the cutter to be
carried higher while traveling. Never lengthen center
link to where the cutter is carried too low.
Top Link Adjustment
Figure 2-3
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Best Deck Attitude for Cutting
Figure 2-2
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Cutting Height
Blade Tip
Blade Tip
Blade Tip At This End Should Be
Slightly Higher Than Cutting Height