GB
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Cutting height adjustment
Proceed as follows to adjust cutting height.
SICKLE BAR MOWERS WITH MIDDLE CUT FINGERS
AND ADJUSTABLE SHOES (fig. 4)
a.
Loosen the screw (1) that fastens each skid (2).
b.
Adjust the skids (2) as necessary to set the re-
quired cutting height.
c.
Tighten again the screw (1) fastening each skid.
SICKLE BAR MOWERS: E.S.M and MIDDLE CUT
FINGERS WITHOUT SHOES (fig. 5)
a.
Loosen the two nuts (1) and (2) that secure each
of the two support slides
b.
Regulate the two support slides (3) until the blade
is at the desired height
c.
Tighten the nuts (1) and (2) again on the two sup-
port slides
SICKLE BAR MOWERS SPECIAL type (fig. 6)
a.
Loosen the nut (1) that secures each of the two
support slides (2)
b.
Regulate the two support slides (2) until the blade
is at the desired height
a.
Tighten the nut (1) again on the two support slides
Knife mechanism adjustment (rocker arm and oil
bath movements)
At regular intervals check the play between the knife
and the roller.
If play becomes excessive, adjust as follows (see fig. 7):
a.
Loosen bolts (1).
b.
Turn adjuster screws (2) until play between roller
(3) and push-rod is as required.
c.
Tighten bolts (1) again.
