Adjusting the Lift-Arm Clearance (continued)
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2. Loosen the jam nut on the lift-cylinder rod
.
3. Remove the pin from the rod end and rotate
the clevis jam nut.
4. Install the pin and check the clearance.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if necessary.
6. Start the engine, raise the cutting units, shut off
the engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.
7. Measure the distance between the left and right lift arms and the floor plate brackets.
Note: The correct clearance is 0.51 to 2.54 mm (0.02 to 0.10 inch).
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as needed.
9. Tighten the clevis jam nut.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 on the other side of the machine.
Adjusting the Lift-Arm Stop Bolts
IMPORTANT
A lack of clearance at the stop bolts could damage the lift arms.
Note: If the rear lift arm clunks during transport, reduce the clearance.
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1. Start the engine, raise the cutting units, shut off
the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
2. Adjust the jam nuts
and stop bolt until
you measure 0.13 to 1.02 mm (0.005 to 0.040
inches)
between the stop bolt and the lift-
arm plate
.
3. Repeat Step 2 for the other lift arm.
4. Start the engine, lower the cutting units, shut
off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
Adjusting the Rear Cutting Unit Clearance
1. Loosen the jam nut on the lift cylinder rod .
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