Rover Mowers Limited | Model 45TM | ADJUSTMENTS |
Figure 6. Mower tilting.
4.1.2 ADJUSTING THE CUTTER SETTING
1. | Loosen the clamping nuts (A) on both sides of |
| the mower Figure 7. |
2. | To set the cutter closer to the bottom blade, |
| turn the adjusting screws (B) on both sides of |
| the mower |
| contacts the bottom blade at both ends. |
| Figure 7. |
3. | If the cutter bears down too hard on the bot- |
| tom blade, turn the adjusting screws clockwise |
| at least one turn, then repeat Step 2 until the |
| blade is set correctly. |
4. | Retighen the clamping nuts (A) Figure 7. |
5. | Retest the cutter setting. After resetting the |
Figure 7. Cutter adjustment. | A |
|
4.2 CUTTER DRIVE CHAIN
After adjusting the cutter setting or after pro- longed use, the cutter drive chain may require
1.Loosen the locknut (C) Figure 8.
2.Slide the nylon chain adjuster against the chain to allow 6mm of up and down move- ment of the chain Figure 8.
3.
cutter, the cutter drive chain will need to be |
checked and adjusted. Refer to section 4.2. |
If, after adjusting the cutter setting, a satisfactory cut cannot be achieved, the blades may require sharpening or replacement. Return the mower to an authorised Rover Mower service dealer for blade sharpening and setting.
Figure 8. Drive chains.
D
D
4.3 CLUTCH AND DRUM CHAINS
The clutch and drum chains are adjusted together.
1.Loosen the two locknuts (D) Figure 8.
2.Slide the large chain sprocket upwards.
3.Retighten the locknuts (D) Figure 8.
NOTE - CORRECTLY TENSIONED
CHAINS SHOULD BE SLIGHTLY SLACK,
NOT TIGHTLY STRETCHED.
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