ADJUSTMENTS 11
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11.8 BEDKNIFE ADJUSTER SPRING ______________________________________________
For proper operation, bedknife adjuster spring should be
compressed to a dimension of 1-7/16 - 1-1/2 in. (3.65-3.8
cm).
To adjust spring compression, loosen or tighten nut (R) to
obtain a distance of 1-7/16 - 1-1/2 in. (3.65-3.8 cm).
After adjusting spring, check reel to bedknife adjustment.
Figure 11O
11.9 BEDKNIFE ADJUSTER TENSION _____________________________________________
Remove cotter pin (U) and fully loosen, then tighten
slotted nut (S) to remove clearance (no end play)
between components. Continue to tighten nut until next
slot in nut aligns with hole in bedknife adjuster rod (T).
Install new cotter pin.
Check torque required to rotate adjuster rod (T).
Maximum torque should be 24 in. lb. (2 ft. lb.) (2.7 Nm).
After adjusting nut, check reel to bedknife adjustment.
Figure 11P
11.10GRINDING BEDKNIFE ______________________________________________________
Bedknife can be lowered out of the reel for grinding
without completely removing the bedknife assembly.
1. Remove cotter pin (U), slotted nut (S), belleville
washer (V), shim washer (W-If required), and half
trunnion (X). See Figure 11P
4. Press down on adjuster end of rod (T) to rotate other
end of the adjuster out of the bedknife finger.
5. Rotate bedknife backing to access the reel and
bedknife for grinding.
6. After grinding, assemble bedknife using reverse
order of removal. Check adjustment of bedknife
adjuster tension (
Section 11.9), and reel to bedknife
adjustment (Section 11.3).
11.11 STEERING CHAIN TENSION _________________________________________________
1. Loosen hardware (Y).
2. Adjust steering motor position to obtain 1/16 to 1/4
in. (0.15 to 0.6 cm) deflection, with 2 to 10 lb. (9 to
45 N) push at mid span of chain.
Figure 11J
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