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Adjusting the Gage Wheels
The gage wheels need to be adjusted in the proper hole
location for each height-of-cut position. There needs to be
3/8 inch (10 mm) minimum clearance above the ground.
1. After adjusting height-of-cut, check the gage wheels so
that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance
above the ground (Figures 23, 24, and 25).
2. If adjustment is needed, remove the bolt, washer(s) and
nut (Figures 23, 24, and 25).
3. Select a hole position so the gage wheels are a
minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) off the ground
(Figures 23, 24, and 25).
4. Install the bolt, spacers, washers and nut
(Figures 23, 24, and 25).
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Figure 23
1.
Gage wheel
2.
Nut
3.
Washer
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Figure 24
1.
Gage wheel
2.
Nut
3.
Bolt
4.
Washer
5.
Spacer
6.
Bushing spacer
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Figure 25
1.
Center Gage Wheels and
Spacer
2.
Nut
3.
Bolt
4.
Washer
5.
Spacer
Adjusting the Handle Height
The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator’s
height preference.
1. Remove hairpin cotter, washer and clevis pin securing
control rod fitting to idler bracket (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1.
Upper handle
2.
Rear frame
3.
Flange nut, 3/8 inch
4.
Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
5.
Upper mounting hole
6.
Lower mounting holes
7.
Low position
8.
High position
2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nut securing handle to rear frame (Fig. 26).
3. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nuts securing handle to rear frame (Fig. 26).
4. Pivot handle to desired operating position and install
lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts into
mounting holes. Tighten all flange bolts.
5. Adjust the control rods. Refer to Installing the Control
Rods on page 17.
