24
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 23 and 24).
2. If adjustment is needed, remove the bolt, washer(s) and
nut (Figures 23 and 24).
3. Select a hole position so the gage wheels are a
minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) off the ground
(Figures 23 and 24).
4. Install the bolt, spacers, washers and nut (Figures 23
and 24).
m–7677
2
4
1
6
5
3
Figure 23
1.
Gage wheel
2.
Nut
3.
Bolt
4.
Washer
5.
Spacer
1
2
3
4
4
m–7678
5
Figure 24
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. 25).
m–6591
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
8
Figure 25
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
2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nut securing handle to rear frame (Fig. 25).
3. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nuts securing handle to rear frame (Fig. 25).
4. 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.
5. Adjust the control rods. Refer to Installing the Control
Rods on page 17.
6. Check the parking brake adjustment; refer to Checking
the Brakes, page 33.