ADJUSTMENTS
CUT-OFF BLADE.
• The Cut-Off Blade ‘A’, must be kept sharp to
ensure a clean cut.
• If the blade does not cut ‘completely’ through
the sod when the Spring Shaft is in the desired
location, position the Cut-Off Blade Frame ‘B’,
one hole lower on the Cut-Off Frame.
• Blade depth is reduced over time by wear and
sharpening. If the Blade is less than 2 ½
inches in depth it must be replaced.
• The edge of the Cut-Off Blade Mount must not
hit the sod on the down stroke, as this will
damage the sod and cause problems when
the sod is ‘laid’.
• A Serrated Blade ‘C’, is available for use in
soft soil or excessive thatch. This will give a
cleaner cut in these conditions.
• The urethane Tension Straps ‘D’, allow the
Blade to ‘swing’ with the forward travel as it
cuts.
• When stationary the Blade should hang
‘vertically’. Any change in the position or
shape of the attachment hooks ‘E’, will
change the angle of the blade.
CUT-OFF SPRINGS.
• The Cut–Off Springs tension is set at the
factory with the Shaft ‘F’, in the center ‘cut-out’
in the frame. This gives the correct tension for
most conditions.
• Moving the shaft up to the ‘upper’ cut-out
increases the pressure.
• Moving the shaft to the ‘lower’ cut-out reduces
the pressure.
CAUTION
Exercise care when adjusting the Spring Shaft. It is
under heavy spring tension. Use a long lever, under
the Spring Shaft, and resting on the frame, to lift the
shaft and move it to the desired location.
IMPORTANT
There should only be light contact between the Cutter
Frame and the Bump Stops ‘G’.
Excessive spring pressure can cause the cutter head
to ‘lift’, resulting in scalping and excessive lengths of
sod.
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