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Adjusting the Cutting Units
do so may result in damage to the cutting unit.
Note: Left and right sides of the cutting unit refer to
normal operating position.
After the cutting unit is unboxed, use the following
procedures to assure the cutting units are adjusted
properly.
1.
Check each end of the reel for grease. Grease
should be visibly evident in the reel bearings.
2.
Insure that all nuts and bolts are securely fas-
tened.
3.
Position the lift roller to match suspension.
•
Upper position for old style suspensions
•
Lower position for new suspensions
(On GR 3200)
4.
Install the pull rod studs and lockwashers (includ-
ed in loose parts), to the front roller shaft ends, if
using older types of suspension.
5.
Check to make sure the bedknife and reel are par-
allel. Refer to Adjusting The Bedknife To The
Reel.
ADJUSTING THE BEDKNIFE TO
THE REEL (Fig. 1 & 2)
1.
Remove the cutting units from the traction unit
and position them on a level work surface.
2.
Make sure reel contact is removed by turning the
bedknife adjustment knob counterclockwise
(Fig. 1)
3.
On either end of the front side of the reel, insert a
long strip of newspaper between the reel and the
bedknife. While slowly rotating the reel forward,
turn the bedknife adjusting knob clockwise, on
click at a time, until paper is pinched lightly,
which results in a slight drag while paper is
pulled.
1.
Bedknife adjustment knob
4.
Loosen the locknuts retaining the left-hand bedbar
pivot housing.
5.
Rotate the adjusting screw clockwise to raise or
counterclockwise to lower the end of the bedbar,
as required.
6.
Check adjustments by repeating steps 1 and 2.
7.
when light contact on the paper is evident at each
end of the bedknife, securely tighten the locknuts
retaining the pivot housing.
LEVELING THE FRONT ROLLER
TO THE REEL (Fig. 3)
1.
Position the cutting unit on a flat, level surface.
Figure 1
Figure 2
3
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