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Factor Possible Problem/Correction
8. Height of cut. All cutting units set at same height of cut. Bench set
height of cut and actual (effective) height of cut are
different. Effective height of cut depends on cutting
unit weight, counterbalance spring adjustment, cut-
ting unit accessories and turf conditions.
9. Rear roller parallel to reel. Check and adjust as necessary.
10. Front roller adjustment. Check and adjust as necessary.
11. Roller scraper and comb adjustment. Set scraper for 1/32 in. clearance from roller. Set
comb the same on all cutting units for height of cut
and turf conditions. Must be same height at both
ends of comb.
12. Stability and position of bedbar. Check bedbar bushings and nylon flange bushings
for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
Check adjustment knob to make sure detent holds
adjustment. Repair if necessary.
Check to make sure adjustment knob/pivot assembly
is centered in bedbar arm yoke so that an equal gap
exists on each side of pivot housing before pivot
screws are installed. Make sure bedknife adjustment
knob/pivot assembly is held firmly in place between
bedbar arm yoke.Tighten pivot set screws if
necessary.
13. Number of reel blades/reel speed. Use cutting unit model with correct number of blades
and proper pulley size for clip frequency and opti-
mum height of cut range.
14. Cutting unit alignment. Check alignment on all cutting units. Adjust or repair
as necessary. Check lift arms for damage, binding or
bushing wear. Repair if necessary.
15. Roller condition All rollers must rotate freely. Grease when needed or
repair bearings if necessary.
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