Adjustments
CAUTION
Never install or work on the cutting units or lift arms with the traction unit engine running. Always stop the engine and re- move the key first.
Lift Arm Counterbalance Spring
WARNING
Use caution when tensioning springs as they are under heavy load. Do not move lift lever, cutting units can lower without the engine running.
1.Raise cutting units to relieve tension on the counter- balance springs.
2.Make sure machine is shut off and parking brake is set.
3.Remove cotter pin and clevis pin securing the spring shackle to the counterbalance arm. Do not remove the other clevis pin .
4.Move shackle up or down the counter balance arm until it aligns with the desired hole of the arm.
Counterbalance Arm | Application |
Hole Position |
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Middle Hole | for 5 blade reels |
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Second Hole from Top | for 8 blade reels without |
| baskets |
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Top Hole | for 8 blade reels with |
| baskets |
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DO NOT REMOVE THESE PINS
3 | 2 |
4 | 1 |
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| Figure 5 |
1. | Clevis pin & cotter pin | 3. | Counterbalance arm |
2. | Spring Shackle | 4. | Counterbalance spring |
IMPORTANT: These are recommended settings. Readjust spring positions to attain optimum per- formance. By raising spring locations on counter- balance arms, cutting unit weight on ground is reduced and traction is increased.
5.Reinstall clevis pin through the desired hole, then attach cotter pin.
Cutting Units
Reelmaster 2300±D/2600±D | Page 7 ± 7 | Cutting Units |
