Reversing Cutter:
A feature of this machine is that the cylinder may be easily removed, reversed end for end
and replaced. This provides a new keen cutter edge. If the bottom blade is badly worn, this
should be replaced at the same time that the cutting cylinder is reversed or replaced.
To withdraw cutter from machine, first remove cutter chain (7), sprocket (8) and grass
deflector (9), refer illustration PAGE 1. The sprocket is removed by inserting tommy bar in
hole in sprocket and giving tommy bar a sharp tap with hammer, NOTE: The sprocket has a
left hand thread, to unscrew, turn in a clockwise direction. Remove the grass deflector
and the deflector-supporting bar. Remove the cutter hanger caps by undoing the holding
bolts (10) at each side of the machine. Then the cutter may be taken from the machine by
lifting and moving to the chain side of the machine. The opposite side will then clear side
frame. Continue with a diagonal lift to complete removal. Remove the nut from the end of
the cutter (it has a left hand thread). Reposition this nut at the other end of the cutter. Turn
the cutter end for end and replace in the machine. Then reverse operations used to remove
cutter from machine. Replace all bolts and tighten firmly. After reversing cutter it will be
necessary to adjust the same. Also see detail on chain adjustment
Important:
When reversing or replacing the cutter do not remove the cutter bearing
hangers. Remove the bearing caps only as instruction. The bearing caps
must not be changed over; each cap must be replaced in its original
location.
Clutch:
To be certain that the clutch is fully
engaged without possibility of slip, there
should be approximately 1½” of free
movement (at the clutch operating lever
knob) before the resistance of clutch
operation is felt. This adjustment is made
by means of the self-locking nut “E”
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