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Adjustments
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
After the cutting unit is unboxed, use the following
procedures to ensure that the cutting units are adjusted
properly.
1. Check each end of the reel for grease. Grease should be
visibly evident in the reel bearings.
2. Ensure that all nuts and bolts are securely fastened.
3. Position the lift roller to match the suspension.
• Upper position for standard transport height
• Lower position for increased transport height
4. Check to make sure that the bedknife and reel are
parallel; refer to Adjusting the Bedknife to the Reel,
page 3.
Adjusting the Bedknife to the
Reel
1. Remove cutting units from traction unit and position on
a level work surface.
2. Move the bedknife closer to the reel blades by
loosening the bottom adjusting screw (Fig. 2) on each
side of the cutting unit, then tighten the top adjusting
screw (Fig. 2) on each side of the cutting unit.
Important Use only a M13 wrench, 3 to 6 inches in
length, when adjusting the bedknife screws. A longer
wrench will provide too much leverage and may cause
distortion of the mounting plate for the adjustment screws.
1
2
Figure 2
1. Top adjusting screw 2. Bottom adjusting screw
3. After adjusting the bedknife to the reel, make sure that
both top and bottom adjusting screws are secured on
both ends of the cutting unit.
4. After the adjustment is accomplished, check to see if
the reel can pinch paper when inserted from the front
and cut paper when inserted at a right angle (Fig. 3). It
should be possible to cut paper with minimum contact
between the bedknife and the reel blades.
Figure 3
Choosing Cutting Unit Attitude
There are four positions for the front roller brackets.
Position 1
Least aggressive; use for very soft and tender turf.
HOC Range: 0.094 (3/32)–0.84 (27/32) in. (2.4–21.3 mm)
Frame
Bracket
down
Position 1
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