4) At this point, set the top link into the centre of the top link slot (not the hole)
5) Ensure the fixed top link hole is only ever used during transport of the machine.
Following this correct procedure will ensure:
-A good even cutting finish
-Reduce the possibility of scalping or digging in
-Extended wearing life of the side skids
-Machine construction is relieved of undue stresses
Failure to set up as above can result in serious damage to the machine caused by
tractor weight transferring to headstock and chassis which is
NOT
covered by the
warranty.
Before commencing work you will want to adjust the height of the cut. With your
FIELDMASTER SABRE Series
t
here are numerous cutting heights to achieve the
optimum desired length of cut to prevent scalping and give an even and accurate cut.
N.B. Machine is designed / factory set with correct ‘lean-in’ angle (blade tip lower at
front than rear)for efficient cutting and discharge.
Simple adjustment is carried out by removing the bolts on the side of the skids and
relocating them once the skids have been raised or lowered.
There are three basic ways to adjust the height of the cut:
1) By adjusting the skids in relation to mowing deck;
2) By adjusting the rear roller or wheels in relation to the mowing deck and skids; (if
fitted)
3) By adjusting both the roller assembly or wheels separately (if fitted) in relation to
the mowing deck to give a wide range of roller-to-skids positioning in conjunction
with altering the height of cut.
It is important to set your FIELDMASTER SABRE up correctly for mowing according to
the ground conditions.
Firstly, in the optimum flat field mowing the FlELDMASTER should be used on the
roller only with the skids approximately one inch higher above the roller to give
stability
on any slight unevenness and to avoid any undue lateral roll of the
machine
at
higher speeds.
Secondly, where mowing
conditions are not ideal
, it is important that the skids
are set
at approximately the same height as the roller when fitted.
Thirdly, in more extreme undulations and rougher ground it is best to have the roller
(where fitted) about one inch above the skids.
These three setting positions for three different types of mowing applications have
proved to be the most satisfactory.
There are other points which could be mentioned, such as wet conditions where it’s
important that the roller takes most of the weight of the machine rather than the skid to
