Servicing the Bedbar
Removing the Bedbar
1.
Turn bedbar adjuster screws, counterclockwise, to back
bedknife away from reel (Figure 29).
Figure 29
1.
Bedbar adjusting screw
3.
Bedbar
2.
Spring tension nut
4.
Washer
2.
Back out the spring tension nut, until the washer is no
longer tensioned against the bedbar (Figure 29).
3.
On each side of the machine, loosen the lock nut
securing the bedbar bolt (Figure 30).
Figure 30
1.
Bedbar bolt
2.
Lock nut
4.
Remove each bedbar bolt allowing bedbar to be pulled
downward and removed from machine bolt (Figure
30). Account for 2 nylon and 1 stamped steel washers
on each end of bedbar (Figure 31).
Figure 31
1.
Bedbar bolt
3.
Steel washer
2.
Nut
4.
Nylon washer
Assembling the Bedbar
1.
Install bedbar, positioning mounting ears between
washer and bedbar adjuster.
2.
Secure bedbar to each side plate with bedbar bolts
(nuts on bolts) and 6 washers. A nylon washer is to be
positioned on each side of side plate boss. Place a steel
washer outside each of the nylon washers (Figure 31).
Torque bedbar bolts to 240-320 inch-lb (27-36 N-m).
3.
Tighten locknuts equally on each side until the outer
steel washers cannot be rotated by hand. Then loosen
the locknuts until the outer steel washers just rotate by
hand, yet bedbar end play is removed (Figure 31).
Note:
Over tightening locknuts can deflect side plates
and bedbar, which can affect reel/bedknife contact.
Note:
Washers on inside may have a gap.
4.
Tighten spring tension nut until spring is collapsed,
then back off 1/2 turn (Figure 32).
Note:
Do not overtighten as damage to the spring
may occur.
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Figure 32
1.
Spring tension nut
2.
Spring
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