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CUTTING (90Vertical to 45^ above level)
Cutting should be done with engine throttle
set approximately 1/8 ihrotUe. The lift handle
must be set in transport position. (A).
NOTE: This should be done by an experienced
operator only* using extreme caution.
Fig-5
VERTICAL CUTTING
OH
TRANSPORT POSITION
AUTOMATIC BREAK-BACK (Figure 6)
The break-back autumatically red eases sickle
bar into break-back position when hitting ob¬
struction. The sickle-mower unit should be
tmme<iiately DE-CLUTC’HKU. Return sickle
bar to normal cutting{M.sition. engaging break¬
back. This may be done by reversing tractor
with sickle bar on ground, or manually.
Unwarranlecl or frequent break-back releases
indicate tension on the spring (F) should be
increased. It is suggesled an extra sickle knife
assembly hu kept on hand for easy replacement.
To disengage safety break-back manually, in¬
sert screw driver at (G) and pry break-back
pivot open-at same time push .sickle bar buck
to release catch. Fig 6.
Fig-7
ADJUSTMENT OF PITMAN DIUVIC HKLTt
If additional tension is needed, loosen bolts
(C) in plate (A) and loosen two set screws
in tie rod (P). Turn adjusting bolt (W) until
V-*belt (S) is tightened. (Proper tension will
allow approximately 1/2“ cieflection of V-bclt
when ai^lying firm finger pressure midway
between pulleys.) (Fig. 9a) Retighten bolts (C)
In plate (A) and set screws in tie rod (P).
Check lead setting to make sure that It has not
been changed during final belt adjustment (Fig.
7).
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Form 051*2