If you have previously used the bolts to
install the cutting unit:
Apply thread-locking
compound to the threads of the bolts.
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1.
Lift arm
3.
Washer
2.
Castor arm
4.
Bolt
8.
Torque the bolts to the appropriate specification:
•
If you are using the bolts to install the cutting
unit for the first time:
Torque the bolts to 256 to 313 N∙m (189 to
231 ft-lb).
•
If you have previously used the bolts to
install the cutting unit:
Torque the bolts to 195 to 239 N∙m (144 to
176 ft-lb).
9.
Set the height of cut; refer to
Height of Cut (page 12)
.
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Installing the PTO Cover
Parts needed for this procedure:
2
Shoulder bolt
2
Spacer
Procedure
Use 2 shoulder bolts and 2 spacers to secure the PTO
cover to the gearbox (
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Figure 5
1.
Shoulder bolt
3.
PTO cover
2.
Spacer
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Leveling the Cutting Unit
No Parts Required
Procedure
Note:
Perform this procedure on a flat, level surface.
1.
Rotate the blade on each outer spindle until the
ends face forward and backward.
2.
Measure from the floor to the front tip of the
blade.
3.
Raise the cutting unit to the T
RANSPORT
position.
4.
Adjust the shims on the front caster forks to
match the desired height of cut.
5.
Rotate the blades 180° and measure from the
floor to the rear-facing tip of the blade.
6.
Loosen the lower jam nuts on the height-of-cut
chain U-bolt (
).
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