Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Adjusting the Rear Roller
1. Adjust the rear roller brackets to the low or high
position depending on desired height of cut range
(Figure 3 and Figure 4).
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Position the spacer above the side plate
mounting flange (factory setting) when height
of cut settings range from 1/16 to 1/4 inch (1.5
to 6.3 mm) (Figure 3).
Figure 3
1.
Spacer
3.
Roller bracket
2.
Side plate mounting flange
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Position the spacer below the sideplate
mounting flange when height of cut settings
range from 1/8" to 1" (Figure 4).
Figure 4
1.
Sideplate mounting flange
3.
Roller bracket
2.
Spacer
2. To adjust rear roller proceed as follows:
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Raise rear of cutting unit and place a block
under bedknife.
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Remove (2) nuts securing each roller bracket
and spacer to each sideplate mounting flange.
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Lower roller and screws from sideplate
mounting flanges and spacers.
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Place spacers onto screws on roller brackets.
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Re-secure roller bracket and spacers to
underside of sideplate mounting flanges with
nuts previously removed.
3. Verify that the bedknife to reel contact is correct.
Tip mower to expose front and rear rollers and
bedknife.
Note:
The position of the rear roller to the
reel is controlled by the machining tolerances
of the assembled components and paralleling is
not required. A limited amount of adjustment is
possible by setting the cutting unit on a surface
plate and loosening the sideplate mounting bolts
(Figure 5). Adjust and re-tighten bolts.
Figure 5
1.
Sideplate mounting bolts
Important:
Whenever the cutting unit has to
be tipped to expose bedknife/reel, prop up rear
of cutting unit to make sure nuts on back end
of bedbar adjusting screws are not resting on
work surface.
Adjusting the Bedknife to the
Reel
Bedknife to reel adjustment is accomplished by
loosening or tightening bedbar adjusting screws, located
on top of mower.
1. Position machine on a flat, level work surface.
2. Make sure reel contact is removed by turning bedbar
adjusting screws counterclockwise (Figure 6).
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