Kubota GR1600EU Workshop Manual page 270

GR1600EU, WSM
(2) RCK42-GR16
Adjusting Parallel Linkage
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Wheel pressure must be correct.
3. Adjust the cutting height so that blade is level.
4. Position mower blade in the Front-to-Rear position.
5. Measure the height of blade "X" and "Y" from the ground
surface and calculate the difference.
6. If the difference between front tip and rear tip of blade is not
within the factory specification, adjust the length "L" of front link
with lock nut (1).
Difference "X" - "Y"
between front tip and Factory specification
rear tip of blade
(Reference)
• "L": 26 to 28 mm (1.0 to 1.1 in.)
(1) Lock Nut
Adjusting the Parallel Linkage
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
• Shut off the engine and remove the key.
• Set parking brake.
• Allow the blades to stop before making adjustments.
• Blades may be sharp, when you handle blades, wear heavy
gloves or wrap end of blade with a rag.
1. Park the machine on level surface.
2. Make sure the mower blades are level. Then tighten the lock
nuts securely.
Adjust (L) of front links with lock nut so that (B) - (A) is 0 to
5.0 mm (0 to 0.20 in.)
NOTE
• Make sure the rear blades is higher than the front blade;
otherwise beautiful finish cut can't be obtained.
(1) Lock Nut
7-S7
MOWER
Less than
5.0 mm
0.20 in.
X: Height of Blade Tip (Front)
Y: Height of Blade Tip (Rear)
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(A) Front
(B) Rear
F: Front
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KiSC issued 11, 2013 A