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Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut adjusts from 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches (38 to
114 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments by relocating the
clevis pin in different hole locations.
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position
(also the 4-1/2 inch [114 mm] cutting height position)
(Fig. 17).
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Figure 17
1.
Height-of-cut lever
2.
Clevis pin
2. Remove the clevis pin from the height-of-cut bracket
(Fig. 17).
3. Select the hole in the height-of-cut bracket
corresponding to the height-of-cut desired, and insert
the clevis pin (Fig. 17).
4. Lower the height-of-cut lever onto the clevis pin
(Fig. 17).
Adjusting the Anti-scalp
Rollers
Whenever you change the height-of-cut, adjust the height
of the anti-scalp rollers.
Adjusting the Outer Rollers
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position, and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. After adjusting the height-of-cut, remove the flange nut,
bushing, spacer, and bolt (Fig. 18).
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Figure 18
1.
Outer roller
2.
Spacer
3.
Bushing
4.
Bolt
5.
Nut
4. Select a hole so that the outer roller is positioned to the
nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired (Fig. 18).
5. Install the outer roller, bushing, spacer, bolt, and nut
(Fig. 18).
6. Torque the bolt to 40 to 45 ft-lb (54 to 61 N
⋅
m).
Adjusting the Center Rollers
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position, and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
