Vicon Extra 532, Service Manual, Page: 20 / 90

Balancing the cutting unit
Spring dimensions
Balancing the cutting unit
Balancing the cutting unit
Balancing the cutting unit
Balancing the cutting unit
• The balancing of the machine's
cutting unit should be adjusted
so that the downward pressure
on the machine's cutting unit is
about 40-60 kg (90-130 lb).
• Undo the counter nuts from
both springs
• Screw the bolt indicated.
• When the bolt is screwed
clockwise the cutting unit's
downward pressure decreases.
• When the bolt is screwed
anticlockwise the cutting unit's
downward pressure increases.
• Adjust the cutting unit's
downward pressure for both
springs.
• Secure the counter nuts with
the springs on both sides of
the machine.
• Check by lifting the cutting
unit by hand, gripping both
sides of the cutting unit in the
places shown.
• When checking the
suspension, position yourself
in front of the cutting unit and
lift the cutting unit up as
shown. The weight on both
sides of the cutting unit must
be approximately 40- 60 kg
(90-130 lb) .
Extra 532;
RH side; N = 42,5 – Ø10 mm.
LH side; N = 41,5 – Ø12 mm.
Extra 540;
RH side; N = 45,5 – Ø12 mm.
LH side; N = 45,5 – Ø13 mm.
Note ; N = number of turns
Ø = wire diameter.
Counter nut
2.5 Adjusting ground pressure
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