Adjustments
Note: Determine the left and right sides of
themachine from the normal operating position.
After the cutting unit is unboxed, use the following
procedures to assure the cutting unit is adjusted
properly.
1. Check each end of the reel for grease. Grease
should be visibly evident in the reel bearings.
2. Insure that all nuts and bolts are securely fastened.
3. Position the lift roller to match suspension.
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Upper position for standard support height
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Lower position increased support height
4. Check to make sure the bedknife and reel are
parallel. Refer to Adjusting The Bedknife To The
Reel, next.
Adjusting the Bedknife to the
Reel
1. Remove the cutting units from the traction unit
and position them on a level work surface.
2. Move the bedknife closer to the reel blades by
loosening the bottom adjusting screw on each side
of the cutting unit, then tightening the top
adjusting screw on each side of the cutting unit.
Important
:Use only a M13 wrench, 8 to 15 cm
length when adjusting the bedknife screws. A
longer wrench will provide too much leverage and
may distort the mounting plate for the adjustment
screws.
3. After adjusting the bedknife to the reel, make sure
that both the top and bottom adjusting screws are
secured on both ends of the cutting unit.
4. After the adjustment, check to see if the reel can
pinch paper when inserted from the front and cut
paper when inserted at a right angle. It should be
possible to cut paper with minimum contact
between the bedknife and the reel blades.
1.
Top adjusting screw
2.
Bottom adjusting screw
Choosing Cutting Unit Attitude
There are four positions for the front roller brackets.
Position 1:
Least aggressive; use for very soft and tender turf.
Height-of-cut range: 2.4mm–21.3mm
Frame
3
Figure 2
Figure 3
Bracket
Down
Position 1
2