REAR CUTTING UNIT BELT

Install Rear Cutting Unit Belt (A) from Countershaft Pulley

(B)to outer Drive Pulley (C). Idler Pulley (D) must ride on top of lower belt to provide proper tension. NOTE: It will be necessary to raise rear cutting unit to allow enough slack to get belt over pulleys.

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NATIONAL 68 SR & DL TRIPLEX

WING CUTTING UNITS

1.Remove the two Wing Cutting Unit Belts from the steering column.

2.Release the Laches (A) from Wing Cutting Units. To release the latch, lift the wing cutting unit handle until the latch swings upward into a nearly vertical position. Carefully lower the cutting unit to the ground. Avoid dropping the cutting unit, as damage may result to the cutting unit, the mower, or your turf.

3.Slip wing Cutting Unit belts (B) over Countershaft Pulleys (C).

4.Block mower wheels to prevent mower from moving forward. Pull Wing Cutting Units (D) forward so that they slide on Pull Rods (E) and compress springs (F). This will allow enough slack to enable belts to be installed over Reel Pulleys (G).

5.Pull Cutting Units backwards to adjust belt tension. Tighten bolt (H) to lock in place.

REEL TO BED KNIFE ADJUSTMENT

To prevent damage during shipment, the reels have been moved away from the bed knives at the factory. Follow the procedure for "Reel to Bed Knife Adjustment" in the Maintenance section of this manual to properly adjust your cutting units.

ENGINE

CAUTION MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH DRY ENGINE. DO NOT START ENGINE

UNTIL OIL IS ADDED TO CRANKCASE. See Engine Manual for additional information.

DIFFERENTIAL

Grease has been installed in the differential at the factory. For additional information, refer to the Maintenance sec- tion of this manual.

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National Mower 68 DL Rear Cutting Unit Belt, National 68 SR & DL Triplex Wing Cutting Units, Reel to BED Knife Adjustment

68 SR, 68 DL specifications

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