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Revision A
Chapter 7:
Performing Post Run-Up Adjustments
Stop engine and perform post run-up check as listed on the Predelivery Checklist (yellow sheet attached to this instruction
Predelivery Checklist, page 99
) to ensure machine is field-ready.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key before
adjusting machine.
It may be necessary to adjust the knife after the run-up. Refer to
.
7.1
Adjusting Knife
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key before
adjusting machine.
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A
B
Figure 7.1: Knifehead and Pitman Arm
1.
Stop engine and remove the key.
2.
Check guards for signs of heating during run-up due to
insufficient clearance between guard and knife.
3.
If heating is evident, check gap between knifehead (A) and
pitman arm (B). A business card should slide easily through
the gap. If not, adjust gap by loosening bolt and tapping
knifehead (A) with a hammer. Retighten bolt.
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Figure 7.2: Straightening Tool
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Upward Adjustment
4.
Adjust guard alignment as necessary using guard
straightening tool (MD #140135). Adjust guard tips upwards
by positioning tool as shown, and pulling up.