5.
Apply 242 Loctite (blue) to the 2 bolts (5/16 x 1/2
inch) and use them to mount the brush plate to
the roller-brush-bearing housing (
).
Note:
Torque the bolts to 20 to 26 N∙m (15 to
19 ft-lb).
6.
Secure the brush plate to the roller-brush
housing with the retaining ring (
).
7.
Ensure that the roller-brush plate is parallel to
the cutting-unit side plate. If it is not parallel,
proceed as follows:
A.
Loosen the 2 flange locknuts securing
the roller-brush mounting bracket to the
cutting-unit side plate (
B.
Rotate the roller-brush-bearing housing until
the brush plate is parallel to the cutting-unit
side plate (
C.
Tighten the 2 flange locknuts securing
the roller-brush mounting bracket to the
cutting-unit side plate (
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Figure 11
1.
Loosen these bolts for positioning the roller brush.
2.
Loosen these nuts for making the roller-brush plate parallel.
Positioning the Roller
Brush
1.
Loosen the 2 bolts securing each
roller-brush-bearing housing to the roller-brush
mounting bracket (
Note:
The bolts should be loose from the
factory.
2.
Position the roller brush so that it is just touching
or resting on the rear roller (
Important:
The roller-brush shaft must not
contact the cutting-unit side plate.
Important:
Heavy brush contact on the
roller causes premature brush wear.
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Figure 12
1.
Bearing housing (some
parts not shown)
5.
Light contact
2.
Side plate
6.
Rear roller
3.
Roller brush
7.
Grease fitting
4.
Ensure that there is
clearance here.
Note:
The roller-brush shaft must be parallel
to the rear roller.
Important:
Position both
roller-brush-bearing housings so that
they are parallel to the ground to ensure
clearance for the rear-roller grease fitting.
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