Blade Guide Adjustment - TMG Kohler -PSM26 Product Manual

Moving The Blade Rearward
Using a 16mm wrench, hold the "horizontal bolt" stationary with a wrench and turn the "horizontal
outside nut" counter-clockwise a ½ turn. Still holding the "horizontal bolt" stationary, turn the
"horizontal inside nut" clockwise a ½ turn. This step has now shifted the "horizontal bolt" and
bandwheel shaft, causing the blade to track more forward.
Tighten the vertical bolts, then nuts to clamp the bandwheel shaft back into vertical position.
Re-tension the blade by turning the "T" handle a full turn in the clockwise direction. Wearing gloves, spin
the bandwheel with your hand and observe how the blade has changed tracking.
Measure the distance again and repeat the above step to further compensate if required. The ideal
measurement is 3/8".
Once the blade is tracking true, bring the blade guide assemblies back up to the blade. Keep a paper width
distance between the blade guide bearing and the back of the blade. More information on this set up can be
found in the next section – "BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT"
#3 – BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT
Never attempt the below with the engine running. As a safety precaution, remove the spark plug cap. It
is also advised to confirm that the blade is tracking properly before performing the below. Blade tracking
is covered in the previous page.
Using a 6mm allen key, loosen the blade guide blocks
on both the left and right sides. They should be free to
slide up and down.
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