CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS (CONT'D)

Caster spacers also can be repositioned to change cutting heights and to change the pitch of the deck. (See Figure

6).

Pin

Spacers

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Figure 6. Caster Wheel Spacers

BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the blade height can be done by moving any number of the five smaller 1/4" spacers on the blade mounting bolts to the top of the spindle shaft or below the spindle shaft.

-NOTE-

All blades should be positioned equally.

For best cut and discharge, a minimum of three spacers should be installed between the blade and the spindle (See Figure 7).

WARNING:

Blades have a sharp cutting edge. Wear proper eye protection and protective gloves or wrap blades with protective material when removing, sharpening and installing blades.

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Figure 7. Blade Spacers

CUTTER BLADES

Do not sharpen beyond 1/3 of the width of the blade. (See Figure 8).

-NOTE-

Dress the blade with a file. Using a wheel grinder may burn the blade. Check the balance of the blade. If blades are out of balance, vibra- tion and premature wear of spindle assembly can occur. See your authorized Scag dealer for blade balancing or special tools, if you choose to balance your own blades.

Angle Blade Back

Do Not Cut In

 

X Must NOT Exceed

30

1/3 Blade Width

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Figure 8. Blade Sharpening

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