ADJUSTMENTS (cont'd)
TAPERED BEARING SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
The cutter deck is shipped with one spacer on top of spindle and four underneath (see figure below).
Hex | Cutter Blade | |
to 75 | ||
Spacer 1/4" | ||
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For cutting in the lowest position, mount the cutter deck in the top hole (A). For cutting in the highest position, mount the deck in the lowest hole (C). Setting the cutter deck height will be determined by the type of cutting conditions.
A
B
C
Spindle | Cutter | |
Deck | ||
Shaft | ||
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Spindle | Hex Head | |
Assembly | ||
Bolt / Nut | ||
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Cutter Blade
Spacers1/4"
Washer
Cutter Blade
Hex Head Bolt
For best results, keep the cutter deck high in relation to the engine deck and the blades low in the cutter deck; ie. 3 or 4 spacers below the spindle shaft.
Additional range to the cutting height can be achieved by repositioning the cutter deck in relationship to the engine deck. This adjustment also effects the pitch of the deck. There are three positions for mounting the cutter deck (see figure following column).
Repositioning The Cutter Deck
Caster spacers also can be repositioned to change cutting heights and to change the pitch of the deck (see figure below).
To adjust caster spacers, raise the deck and remove pin and caster wheel. Reposition caster spacers as needed then replace caster, top spacers and pin. Make the same adjust- ments on the other caster wheel.
Pin
Spacers
Repositioning Caster Spacers
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