Adjustments
CAUTION
or lift arms with the traction unit engine
move the key first.
Never install or work on the cutting units
running. Always stop the engine and re-
Lift Arm Counterbalance Spring
DO NOT REMOVE THESE PINS
1. Raise cutting units to relieve tension on the counter-
balance springs.
2. Make sure machine is shut off and parking brake
is set.
3. Remove cotter pin and clevis pin securing the spring
shackle to the counterbalance arm. Do not remove the
other clevis pin .
Use caution when tensioning springs as
they are under heavy load. Do not move
the engine running.
1
3
2
4
lift lever, cutting units can lower without
WARNING
Figure 5
4. Move shackle up or down the counter balance arm
until it aligns with the desired hole of the arm.
1. Clevis pin & cotter pin 3. Counterbalance arm
2. Spring Shackle 4. Counterbalance spring
Counterbalance Arm
Application
Hole Position
Middle Hole for 5 blade reels
Second Hole from Top for 8 blade reels without
baskets
Top Hole for 8 blade reels with
baskets
IMPORTANT: These are recommended settings.
Readjust spring positions to attain optimum per-
formance. By raising spring locations on counter-
balance arms, cutting unit weight on ground is
reduced and traction is increased.
5. Reinstall clevis pin through the desired hole, then
attach cotter pin.
Cutting Units
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