Adjusting Drive Roller Parallel with Bedknife

1. NOTE: Adjust bedknife-to-reel before adjusting roller for parallelism.

   Park machine on a level surface.

2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.

3. Move travel clutch lever to NEUTRAL position.

4. Engage park brake.

5. Remove grass catcher.

6. Remove transport wheels.

7. 
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   Place the machine on a flat bench plate so that the bedknife (A) contacts the rear edge of the support bar (B).

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8. 
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   Support handlebars (C) so that they are centered in each support bracket (D). DO NOT lift the traction roller off bench plate.

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9. 
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   Check gap at each end of reel. If gap is to specifications, no adjustment is necessary. If adjustment is required, proceed to next step.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Drive Roller Parallel with Bedknife	Gap	0.004 in. (0.1 mm) or less

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10. 
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    Remove flange nuts (E) and remove right drive cover (F).

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11. 
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    Rotate roller until holes in sprocket align with bearing holder capscrews (G). Loosen two capscrews.

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12. Loosen nut (H) attached to eccentric screw.

13. 
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    Position eccentric dot (I) at position as shown. Rotate eccentric until gap at ends of reel is within specifications.

    Item	Measurement	Specification
    Drive Roller Parallel with Bedknife	Gap	0.004 in. (0.1 mm) or less

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14. 
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    Tighten eccentric screw and nut (H) and bearing holder capscrews (G) to specifications.

    Item	Measurement	Specification
    Reel Eccentric Screw and Nut	Torque	16 lb-ft (22 N·m)
    Reel Bearing Holder Capscrews	Torque	16 lb-ft (22 N·m)

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15. Install drive cover.

16. Install transport wheels and drive collars (if equipped).