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.
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).
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
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30 | 1/3 Blade Width | |
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Figure 8. Blade Sharpening
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