Groomer Binding
Troubleshooting
1.
Make sure the groomer is set to the desired height of
groom (HOG) (
).
Figure 44
1.
Quick-up lever (engaged
position)
3.
Height adjuster knob
2.
Groomer height (HOG)
4.
Number of rear roller
spacers (below side plate
pad)
2.
Loosen quick-up mounting bolt and make sure
threaded rod is in line and not binding on bottom
quick-up ramp (
). Re-tighten bolts.
3.
Check the length of the quick-up springs on the
threaded rods, the length should be 1-3/8 inch (3.5
cm) long (
Figure 45
1.
Quick-up mounting bolt
2.
Height adjuster knob
4.
If the height adjuster knob does not rotate freely, the
bushing may be dirty (
). Clean the bushing
if necessary.
5.
If a roller brush is installed, make sure the brush plate
(
) is parallel to the cutting unit side plate and
is fully inserted into the rubber grommets.
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Figure 46
1.
Brush plate
6.
Make sure the main drive bushing (
) pivots
freely around the drive hub.
Figure 47
1.
Main drive bushing
7.
Make sure the shim (
) between the drive side
groomer pivot plate and the cutting unit side plate is
not pinched by the pivot hub. Shim must be able to
move freely.
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