4.Cut the shield to the overall dimension (Figure 6).
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Figure 6. Cut Shield
5.Place the cutoff portion of the shield against the end of the shaft and use it as a guide. Mark and cut the shaft. See Figure 7.
6.Repeat step 5 for other half of drive.
7.File and clean ends of both drive halves.
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Figure 7. Cut Shaft to Length
Driveline Interference Check
1.Check for clearance between driveline and cutter deck.
2.Slowly lift cutter and observe driveline. If clearance between driveline and cutter deck is less than 1 inch, shorten top link or limit upper travel of lower hitch arms. Refer to tractor operator's manual for instructions.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
On
length of
Cutting height range is from 2" to 13". A hydraulic cylin- der or ratchet jack is available for cutting height adjust- ment.
When selecting a cutting height, you should consider the area of operation. If the ground is rolling and has mounds the blades could contact, set the cutting height accordingly.
NOTICE
■Avoid ground contact with blades. Striking ground with blades produces one of the most dam- aging shock loads a cutter can encounter. If this occurs repeatedly, the cutter, driveline, and gear- boxes will be damaged.
Pull-Type Units
To adjust cutter for normal mowing, select a cutting height (example: 4 inches). Blades are approximately
Using any of the optional cutting height mechanisms, raise or lower the tailwheel and set position A to
Loosen the jam nut on the attitude rod that runs from the tongue to the tailwheel. Adjust rod in or out until position B is approximately 1/2 inch more than position A. Refer to Figure 8.
1. Cutter
2. Break link
3. Tractor top link
Figure 8. Cutting Height Adjustment
Mounted & Semi-Mounted Units
To adjust cutter for normal mowing, select a cutting height (example: 4 inches). Blades are approximately
Adjust the tractor
Using any of the optional height adjustment devices, raise or lower the tailwheel to obtain
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