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Adjusting 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 unit is adjusted prop-
erly.
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.
Adjust the bedknife to the reel by first, loosening
the bottom adjusting screw on each side of the
cutting unit, then tightening the top adjusting
screw on each side of the cutting unit. This adjust-
ment will position the bedknife closer to the reel
blades.
IMPORTANT: Use only a M13 wrench, 8 to 15
cm length when adjusting the bedknife screws.
A longer wrench will provide too much lever-
age and may distort the mounting plate for the
adjustment screws.
1.
Top adjusting screw
2.
Bottom adjusting screw
3.
After adjusting the bedknife to the reel, make sure
that both the top and bottom adjusting screws are
secured on both ends of the cutting unit.
4.
After the adjustment, check to see if the reel can
pinch paper when inserted from the front and cut
paper when inserted at a right angle. It should be
possible to cut paper with minimum contact
between the bedknife and the reel blades. Should
excessive reel drag be evident it will be necessary
to either back lap or re-grind the cutting unit to
achieve the sharp edge needed for precision cut-
ting. Refer to the Toro Reel Sharpening Manual,
Form No. 80-300PT.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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