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I. CHECKING CONVEYER RAKE
• Check
Check if it is deformed, worn or retracted.
• Replacement
If it is damaged or is pushed away from the guide rod or
conveyer guide
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The rake edge should be at a level with the guide.
J. ADJUSTING CLEARANCE BETWEEN CUT-
TING BLADES: see page 3-7
• Check and adjustment
Check if any blade is missing or damaged. Also check
whether the blades are properly engaged during operation.
• Replacement
If the blade is worn 1 mm or more (diameter: 2 mm)
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(A) New blade: 170 mm
L. CHECKING CUTTING BLADE
1. Remove the side covers (LH/RH).
2. Remove the drive sprocket.
3. Remove the 180 pulley.
4. Loosen the M16 mounting bolt for the 38 gear and un-
screw the M8 bolt.
5. Turn the feeding shaft to adjust the interval.
• Right turn ...... Widen the interval
• Left turn ......... Shorten the interval
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(1) M8 bolt
(2) M16 nut
(A) Left turn: to shorten the interval
(B) Right turn: to widen the interval
K. CHECKING CUTTING DISC
• Stop the engine before checking the cutter.
CAUTION