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ADJUSTMENTS
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Safety, Operation, & Maintenance Manual
Lithium
REEL STABILIZER RODS _____________________________________________
The reel stabilizer rods help keep the reels level when raising or lowering reels or making turns.
Pre-Adjustment
On the end of the reel stabilizer rod with the springs and lock collar, the adjustment is set at the factory, and should not
need to be changed. To set adjustment after replacement of components, use the following procedure.
1. Lower reels to the ground, and disconnect pin (T). from lift arm.
2. Measure distance from end of rod (CA) to face of collar (CB). if required, loosen set screw (CC) and adjust position
of collar to achieve a dimension of 5-1/4 in. (13.33 cm). Tighten set screw.
3. Measure distance from end of rod (CA) to face of nut (CD). Adjust position of nut as required to achieve a dimension
of 1/8 in. (0.32 cm).
Adjustment
1. Lower reels to one-touch position. Shut mower off.
2. Loosen hex nut (S).
3. Turn stabilizer rod (U) in or out of connecting pin (T) as required until reel is leveled. Tighten hex nut (S).
4. Repeat for remaining reels.
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.
5-1/4 in. (133.3 mm)
1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
CA
CB
CC
CD
R
1-7/16 to 1-1/2 in.
(36.5 to 38 mm)