MAINTENANCE 8
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8.5
TRANSPORT TIRES (OPTION) _______________________________________________
1.
Keep tire properly inflated to prolong tire life. Check
pressure only when the tires are cool.
2.
Use an accurate, low pressure tire gauge.
6 - 8 psi - (0.413 - 0.551 BAR).
8.6
WHEEL BEARING _________________________________________________________
The bearing has the word LOCK and an arrow stamped
on the face. When replacing the bearing, make
absolutely certain that the bearing is installed in the
proper direction of rotation.
For the
Right
wheel, install the bearing with the LOCK
➡
arrow to the
Outside
of the housing.
For the
Left
wheel, install the bearing with the LOCK
➡
arrow to the
Inside
of the housing.
Figure 8B
8.7
BACKLAPPING AND GRINDING ______________________________________________
Check for damage to the bedknife and reel blades.
Refer to (Section 7.2).
1.
Determine if backlapping or grinding will restore the
proper cutting edge.
2.
For optimum performance use a bedknife grinder to
touch-up the blade then reassemble and adjust the
reel-to-bedknife as described in (Section 7.2).
3.
Remove shaft cover from right side of reel and
assemble a 3/8-24 bolt and locknut to the end of the
shaft.
a.
Apply lapping compound with a long handle
brush along the entire length of the reel, (180 grit
is recommended, Section 2.6).
b.
Continue lapping and at the same time make a
fine adjustment on the reel and bedknife until
there is a uniform clearance along the full length
of the cutting edges.
4.
Carefully and thoroughly remove all lapping
compound from reel and bedknife
before running
the reel in forward direction
.
CAUTION
Unless you have the proper training, tools, and
experience, DO NOT attempt to mount a tire on a rim.
Improper mounting can produce an explosion that
may result in serious injury.
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GK14
Inside
Outside
