Adjusting Cut Height—Turnbuckle Top Link

E48351
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A - Cut Height

B - Special Wrench

C - Quick-Lock Pin

D - Dimension

IMPORTANT: A higher height of cut will minimize machine damage in rocky conditions.

  1. The cut height (A) is determined by the angle of cutterbar and position of gauge shoes, if installed. Select cut height from chart below and adjust gauge shoes, as necessary. (See ADJUSTING GAUGE SHOES in this section.)

  2. NOTE: The information in chart is based with machine on level ground.

     

    Minimum

    Cut Height

    mm (in.)

    Maximum

    Cut Height

    mm (in.)

    With Gauge Shoes

    Hole 1

    17 (5/8)

    78 (3 1/8)

    Hole 2

    18 (3/4)

    94 (3 3/4)

    Hole 3

    27 (1 1/8)

    120 (4 3/4)

    Hole 41

    46 (1 3/4)

    145 (5 3/4)

    Hole 5 2

    70 (2 3/4)

    171 (6 3/4)

    Change dimension (D) of top link to adjust cut height (A). Turning top link 2-1/2 revolutions changes cut height approximately 25 mm (1 in.).

    • For maximum cut height in each range, set dimension (D) according to specifications.

      ItemMeasurementSpecification
      Maximum Cut HeightDistance657 mm (25-7/8 in.)

    • For minimum cut height in each range, set dimension (D) according to specifications.

      ItemMeasurementSpecification
      Minimum Cut HeightDistance784 mm (30-7/8 in.)


  3. To adjust top link:

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    E56038
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    A - Cut Height

    B - Special Wrench

    C - Quick-Lock Pin

    1. Remove quick-lock pin (C) and raise special wrench (B).
    2. Slide wrench over adjusting nut and turn top link to obtain desired cut height (A).
    3. Return special wrench to original position and secure in place with quick-lock pin.


  4. Adjust platform float. (See procedure in this section.)

1 If side gauge shoes are positioned in holes 4 or 5, upfloat can be increased by positioning carrier frame lift cylinders. (See ADJUSTING CARRIER FRAME HEIGHT in this section.)
2 If gauge shoes are positioned in holes 4 or 5, upfloat can be increased by positioning carrier frame lift cylinders. (See ADJUSTING CARRIER FRAME HEIGHT in this section.)

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