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5.
Loosely mount the level adjustment screw to the
brush bracket with a jam nut (5/16 inch) and a
locknut (5/16 inch) as shown in
6.
Mount a brush spring and brush rod to the brush
bracket with 2 bolts (M6 x 40 mm), spacers, and
locknuts (M6) as shown in
Note:
Ensure that the brush spring is mounted
with the bump to the outside. The brush rod
should be centered in the brush spring when it is
rotated upward, into the storage position.
1. Locknut
2. Brush rod
3. Spacer
7.
Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of
the machine.
Mounting the Brush
1.
If the brush is going to be used on an 18 inch
cutting unit, measure and cut 1-1/2 inches off
each end of the brush.
2.
Mount a brush tab to each end of the brush with
2 bolts (M8 x 60 mm), washers, and locknuts
(M8). Position the tabs as shown in
7. Use the outer holes for installation on a 21
inch cutting unit and the inner holes for 18 inch
cutting unit.
Note:
The brush bristles are cut at an angle.
Mount the brush so the longer bristles are
closest to the machine when mowing.
3.
Secure a brush rod mounting bracket to each
brush tab with 2 flange head bolts (M6 x 20 mm)
and flange nuts (M6)
Figure
5.
Figure
6.
Figure 6
4. Brush spring
5. Bolt
Figure
(Figure
7).
1. Brush weight (optional)
2. Flange nut (M6)
3. Bolt (M8 x 60 mm)
4. Brush tab
5. Brush rod mounting
bracket
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4.
Adjust the operating height of the brush and
level it by loosening the jam nuts, rotating the
adjustment screws to the desired position and
tightening the jam nuts.
Note:
The ends of the brush bristles should be
flat on the ground during the mowing operation.
If the brush hops during operation, rotate the
brush so that only the front bristles touch the
surface and the rear bristles are less than 1/2
inch above the surface.
5.
Rotate the brush upward and secure the rods
into the brush springs when the brush is not
required.
4
Figure 7
6. Flange head bolt (M6 x 20
mm)
7. Brush
8. Washer
9. Locknut (M8)
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