Adjusting The Blade - Ellison E2201-18 User Manual

Adjusting the Blades
If the blades are scraping: (from test on page 12)
If the helical cutting blades are scraping the stationary blade, first check for any
damage or dents on both the helical cutting blades and the stationary blade. If any
dents are found, turn to page 16 for instructions on repairing dents. If there is no
visible damage, then begin with step 1 below to loosen the Adjustment Bolts to
separate the blades.
If the blades are not scraping: (from test on page 14)
If the helical cutting blades are not scraping the stationary blade anywhere, you can
tighten the Adjustment Bolts to adjust the gap between them for optimal cutting
performance. Begin with step 1 below.
WARNING: The mower blades are sharp! Wear gloves for this procedure,
and keep fingers away from the interface between the helical cutting blades
and stationary blade.
① Ensure mower is in up-side-down position as described on page 12.
② There are two adjustment bolts on the sides of the mower that control the
spacing between the helical cutting blades and the stationary blade. See figure
on the right. They can be tightened or loosened using the 5mm hex key (allen
wrench) included with your mower.
③ Adjusting the Adjustment Bolts is a very sensitive procedure, 1/24th of a turn is
considered a major adjustment. Start adjusting very slightly on the appropriate
side. Tightening the bolt (clockwise) moves the blades closer together and
loosening (counter-clockwise) separates the blades further apart.
② If the blades are making contact, loosen the adjustment bolts while rotating the
helical cutting blades stopping as soon as the blades lose contact. Go to the
Checking Cutting Performance - Paper Test on page 14.
③ When properly adjusted the helical cutting blades and the stationary blade
should be just short of making contact
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Adjustment
bolt
Helical Cutting
Stationary
Blade Blade
Face the front of mower
to adjust the blades
1/24 of a turn is a major
adjustment, start with less
Adjust very slightly
Adjustment
Bolts
Height adjustment set
to 1 inch position
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