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Figure 55
1.
Gauge bar
3.
Nut
2.
Height-adjusting screw
4.
Hook the screw head on the cutting edge of the
bedknife and rest the rear end of the bar on the
rear roller (
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Figure 56
5.
Rotate the adjusting screw until the roller
contacts the front of the gauge bar.
6.
Adjust both ends of the roller until the entire
roller is parallel to the bedknife.
Important:
When set properly, the rear and
front rollers contact the gauge bar and the
screw is snug against the bedknife. This
ensures that the height-of-cut is identical at
both ends of the bedknife.
7.
Tighten the nuts to lock the adjustment.
Important:
To avoid scalping on undulating
turf, ensure that the roller supports are
positioned rearward (the roller closer to the
reel).
Note:
The front roller can be put in 3 different
positions (
), depending on the
application and needs of the user.
•
Use the front position when a groomer is
installed.
•
Use the middle position without a groomer.
•
Use the third position in extremely undulating
turf conditions.
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Figure 57
Adjusting the Grass Shield
Height
Adjust the shield to ensure proper grass clipping
discharge into the basket.
1.
Measure the distance from the top of the front
support rod to the front lip of the shield at each
end of the cutting unit (
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Figure 58
1.
Support rod
2.
Shield
2.
The height of the shield from the support rod for
normal cutting conditions should be 10 cm (4
inches). Loosen the bolts and nuts that secure
each end of the shield to the side plate and
adjust the shield to the correct height.
3.
Tighten the fasteners.
Note:
You can lower the shield for dry turf
conditions (clippings fly over the top of the
basket) or raise it to allow for heavy, wet grass
conditions (clippings build up on the rear of the
basket).
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