Adjust Gauge Wheels

IMPORTANT: Avoid excessive wheel wear. Do not overtighten gauge wheel.

When assembled, gauge wheels and disk blades must be free to turn with minimal resistance.

Adjust gauge wheels to prevent buildup of dirt or residue between gauge wheels and opener blades.

Gauge wheels should just touch blades or be no more than maximum specification away from blades at their closest point when rotated.

Specification

Wheel to Blade Maximum -Distance 1.5 mm (1/16 in.)

Loosen and hold cap screw with one wrench while turning adjustment nut with another wrench (A). To move wheel closer to blade, turn nut counterclockwise. To move wheel away from blade, turn nut clockwise.

Tighten wheel arm cap screw to specification.

Specification

Wheel Arm Cap Screw -Torque 271 N·m (200 lb.-ft.)

A53247
A39401


A-Adjusting Wrench

AG,OUO6074,1369 -19-21MAY09-1/1