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High height-of-cut kit
Weilhe rear roller
Full front roller
Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
Adjusting the Cutting Units
IMPORTANT: Read this operator's manual thor-
oughly before operating the cutting unit. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the cutting unit.
Note: Left and right sides of the cutting unit refer to
normal operating position.
After the cutting unit is unboxed, use the following
procedures to assure the cutting units are 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 fas-
tened.
3.
Position the lift roller to match suspension.
•
Upper position for standard transport height
•
Lower position for increased transport
height
4.
Check to make sure the bedknife and reel are
parallel. Refer to Adjusting The Bedknife To The
Reel.
Adjusting the Bedknife to the
Reel (Fig. 1 & 2)
1.
Remove the cutting units from the traction unit
and position them on a level work surface.
2.
Make sure reel contact is removed by turning the
bedknife adjustment knob counterclockwise
(Fig. 1)
3.
On either end of the front side of the reel, insert
a long strip of newspaper between the reel and
the bedknife. While slowly rotating the reel for-
Part No. 99-1496
Model No. 04488
Model No.04496
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ward, turn the bedknife adjusting knob clock-
wise, on click at a time, until paper is pinched
lightly, which results in a slight drag while paper
is pulled.
1. Bedknife Adjustment knob
2. Left-hand bedbar pivot housing
3. Flange nuts
4. Frame tab
4.
Loosen the locknuts retaining the left-hand bed-
bar pivot housing.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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