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4222983 Second Edition 6-1
Chapter 6
Cutting Units
Specifications ................................................................. 6-2
Component Location ........................................................... 6-3
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 6-4
Quality-of-Cut Troubleshooting ............................................... 6-4
Mechanical Troubleshooting ................................................ 6-15
Checks and Adjustments ...................................................... 6-16
Bedknife-to-Reel Clearance Adjustment ....................................... 6-16
Height-of-Cut (HOC) Adjustment ............................................. 6-17
Grass Shield Adjustment ................................................... 6-17
Grass Catcher Yoke Adjustment ............................................. 6-18
Reel Bearing Pre-Load Adjustment ........................................... 6-18
Right and Left Reel Stop Bracket Adjustment ................................... 6-20
Right and Left Reel Bumper Adjustment ....................................... 6-20
Center Reel Bumper Adjustment ............................................. 6-21
Reel Leveling Rod Pre-Adjustment ........................................... 6-22
Cutting Unit Leveling Adjustment ............................................ 6-22
Repair ...................................................................... 6-23
Reel Leveling Rod ........................................................ 6-23
Reel Drive Motor ......................................................... 6-23
Center Cutting Unit ....................................................... 6-24
Right and Left Cutting Units ................................................ 6-25
Grass Shield ............................................................ 6-25
Bedknife Backing Assembly ................................................ 6-26
Bedknife ............................................................... 6-27
Reel Bearing Housing Assembly ............................................. 6-27
Reel Assembly .......................................................... 6-30
Front Roller ............................................................. 6-31
Rear Roller ............................................................. 6-32
Roller Bearings .......................................................... 6-32