Schiller Grounds Care RYAN MATAWAY 544283B, Operator'S Manual

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MATAWAY
SET-UP
8. Place the pillow block (on the drive pulley end)
into the recessed part of the frame and position
the pillow block (opposite end of drive pulley) so
the frame slips into the groove in the pillow block.
9. Place reel retaining hooks from the clamp lever
into reel clamps and push the levers forward until
they lock "over center" to secure the reel into
position (the reel clamp will fit into the groove on
the pillow block on left side of unit.
NOTE: The left side reel clamp is on the inside of
the frame.
If the clamp is too tight or too loose, the hook can
be adjusted so that the proper tension can be
achieved when the lever is locked over center.
After the reel is positioned properly, check for
free rotation.
Be certain the reel clamp lever locks over
center. Failure to do so may allow the reel to
work free causing damage to the equipment
and/or personal injury to the operator and/or
bystanders.
10. Install the belt shield G under the frame. Secure
it with (1) 5/16-18 X 3/4 screw and lockwasher.
11. Remove jack stands and set unit on ground.
12. Assemble the locking nut handle H and and
depth adjustment screw J . Install them into
the lift bracket K . For final depth adjustment of
the reel, refer to the Operation section of this
manual.
13. Attach the clutch control rod L to the drive belt
idler assembly M using a clevis pin, washer and
cotter pin.
14. Hook the clevis of the clutch cable N to the reel
belt idler trigger O .