Section 2: Adjustments
Single Tail Wheel Height Adjustment
Refer to Figure 2-3:
The single tailwheel must be adjusted if cutting height is
too high or too low.
1. Use tractor's 3-point hydraulic control to lift the
tailwheel off the ground.
2. Remove 1/2" -13 x 1 1/2" GR5 carriage head bolt
(#5) and 1/2" hex flange locknut (#6).
3. Adjust tailwheel (#2) up or down to desired cutting
height by repositioning adjusting plate (#1) and
replace attaching hardware.
Dual Tail Wheel Height Adjustment
Refer to Figure 2-4:
The dual tailwheels must be adjusted if cutting height is
too high or too low.
1. Use tractor's 3-point hydraulic control to lift the
tailwheels off the ground.
2. Remove 1/2" -13 x 3 1/2" GR5 bolts (#2).
3. Adjust tailwheel (#1) up or down to desired cutting
height and reinsert 1/2" -13 x 3 1/2" GR5 bolts (#2).
4. Secure 1/2" bolts with 1/2" flange lock nuts (#3).
Tighten lock nuts to correct torque.
For best cutting efficiency, adjust the
lower 3-point arm height such that the
front cutter blade is approximately 1"
lower than the rear cutter blade.
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Nominal Cutting Height
Figure 2-5
Single Tailwheel Height Adjustment
Figure 2-3
Dual Tailwheel Height Adjustment
Figure 2-4
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