Adjusting the Clip Setting
There are 6 clip settings on the cutting unit that you
can set to match your turf conditions. Start out setting
the clip to match the height of cut, but then test the
cutting unit and adjust the clip to obtain the quality of
cut that you desire.
1.
Shut off the machine as follows:
•
Gas units: Shut off the engine and disconnect
the spark-plug wire.
•
Electric units: Turn off the machine and
disconnect the battery connector (T-handle).
2.
Loosen the flange bolt securing the belt cover
and remove the belt cover to expose the belt
(
).
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Figure 20
1.
Belt cover
3.
Loosen the bearing-housing nut (
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Figure 21
1.
Bearing-housing nut
3.
Compression spring
2.
Reel drive belt
4.
Using a 16 mm (5/8 inch) wrench, rotate the
bearing housing to make sure it operates freely.
5.
Remove the belt (
).
6.
Using the chart shown on the decal in
determine the clip setting you want and which
pulleys you will need to move.
Note:
Each pulley is numbered (22, 24, and
25). Move the pulleys to the positions indicated
in the chart for your clip setting.
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Figure 22
7.
Loosen the 2 set screws on each pulley you
need to move using a hex wrench.
8.
Remove each pulley.
9.
Install each pulley in the new configuration as
indicated on the decal (
).
Note:
Ensure that the setscrews on each pulley
are positioned to align with the key and flat area
on the shaft.
10.
Torque the setscrews to 8.3 to 8.9 N·m (74 to
79 in-lb).
11.
Install the belt.
12.
Ensure that the compression spring is applying
tension to the belt (
13.
Tighten the bearing-housing nut.
14.
Install the belt cover.
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