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Adjusting the Gage Wheels
The gage wheels need to be adjusted in the proper hole
location for each height-of-cut position. There needs to be
3/8 inch (10 mm) minimum clearance above the ground.
1. After adjusting height-of-cut, check the gage wheels so
that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance
above the ground (Figures 20 and 21).
2. If adjustment is needed, remove the bolt, washer(s)
and nut (Figures 20 and 21).
3. Select a hole position so the gage wheels are a
minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) off the ground
(Figures 20 and 21).
4. Install the bolt, washer(s) and nut (Figures 20 and 21).
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4
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5
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Figure 20
1.
Gage wheel
2.
Nut
3.
Bolt
4.
Washer
5.
Spacer
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2
3
4
4
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Figure 21
1.
Center Gage Wheels and
Spacer
2.
Nut
3.
Bolt
4.
Washer
Adjusting the Handle Height
The handle position can be adjusted to match the
operator ’s height preference.
1. Remove hairpin cotter, washer and clevis pin securing
control rod fitting to idler bracket (Fig. 22).
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3
2
4
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5
6
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Figure 22
1.
Control rod and fitting
2.
3–1/2inch (89 mm)
3.
Idler bracket
4.
Clevis pin, washer and
hairpin cotter
5.
Rod fitting
6.
Hole F
2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nut securing handle to rear frame (Fig. 23).
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4
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5
6
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Figure 23
1.
Upper handle
2.
Rear frame
3.
Flange nut, 3/8 inch
4.
Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
5.
Upper mounting hole
6.
Lower mounting holes
7.
Low position
8.
High position
3. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nut securing handle to rear frame (Fig. 23).
4. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and
flange nuts securing handle to rear frame (Fig. 23).
5. Pivot handle to desired operating position and install
lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts into
mounting holes. Tighten all flange bolts.
