7 ADJUSTMENTS
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ADJUSTMENTS
7.1 GENERAL ________________________________________________________________
1.
Adjustments and maintenance should always be
performed by a qualified technician. If proper
adjustment cannot be made, contact an authorized
Jacobsen dealer.
2.
Replace, do not adjust, worn or damaged
components.
3.
Long hair, jewelry, or loose fitting clothing may get
tangled in moving parts.
4.
Do not change governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
7.2
REEL-TO-BEDKNIFE _______________________________________________________
(Pre-adjustment Check)
1.
Check the reel bearings for end play or radial play. If
there is any abnormal movement of the reel, up and
down or side to side, adjust or replace components
as needed.
2.
Inspect the reel blades and bedknife to ensure good
sharp edges without bends or nicks.
a.
The cutting edges of the reel blades and bedknife
must be sharp, free of burrs and show no signs
of rounding off.
b.
The bedknife and bedknife backing must be
securely tightened. The bedknife must be
straight and sharp.
c.
A flat surface of at least 1/32 in. (0.8 mm)
minimum must be maintained on the front face of
the bedknife. Use a standard flat file to dress the
bedknife.
3.
If wear or damage is beyond the point where the
reel or bedknife can be corrected by the lapping
process, they must be reground.
4.
Proper reel-to-bedknife adjustment is critical. A gap
of 0.001 to 0.003 in. (0.025 to 0.076 mm) must be
maintained across the entire length of the reel and
bedknife.
5.
The reel must be parallel to the bedknife. An
improperly adjusted reel will lose its sharp edges
prematurely and may result in serious damage to
the reel and bedknife.
6.
Grass conditions will also affect the adjustment.
a.
Dry, sparse conditions will require a wider gap to
prevent heat buildup and damage to the reel and
bedknife.
b.
High quality grass with a good moisture content
requires a closer gap (near zero).
Figure 7A
WARNING
Before you adjust, clean, or repair this equipment,
always disengage all drives, engage parking brake,
and stop engine to prevent serious injury.
Whenever performing maintenance other than
carburetor adjustments, remove the spark plug wire,
and place the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting and bodily injury.
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CAUTION
Be careful to prevent entrapment of the hands and
fingers between moving and fixed components of the
machine.
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CAUTION
To prevent personal injury and damage to the cutting
edges, handle the reel with extreme care.
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1/32 in.
(0.8 mm)
