HEAVY DUTY
SOD CUTTER
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ADJUSTMENTS
LENGTH OF CUT (METERING WHEEL)
The length of cut is determined by how far the meter-
ing wheel rolls before it turns the dog wheel to the
point where a dog trips the cut-off mechanism. The
length is adjusted by the number of dogs and the
diameter of the metering wheel.
1. Select desired length of cut from the Length of
Cut Chart. (See below)
2. Use the chart to determine the number of dogs
and dog positions. Set up the unit with the
metering wheel segment slot centered on the
mounting bolts.
3. Install the correct number of dogs at the positions
indicated by the Dog Position Figure
4. Make several cuts.
5. Check the cuts for correct sod lengths. If fine
adjustments need to be made, adjust the
segments (P/N 515534) on the metering wheel.
Segments can be moved out to increase cut
length, or moved in to decrease cut length. Be
sure all segments are adjusted uniformly.
3. Make a test run to check both thickness and cut-
off operation. Re-adjust if necessary.
NOTE:
The slot in the metering wheel segments
allows adjustment of up to ±1" per foot (80mm
per meter) from the nominal setting.
Number and P osition of
dogs on Dog Wheel
P N 515534
R oll Area
Inches Meters S quare
Feet
S quare
Meters
1
72
1.8
8.0
0.7
1-5
36
0.9
4.0
0.4
1-4-6
24
0.6
2.7
0.2
1-3-5-7
18
0.5
2.0
0.2
1-2-4-5-6-8
12
0.3
1.3
0.1
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