Adjusting Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC) Or Rotary Brush

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Blades are sharp and rotate quickly:

  • Keeps hands and feet away from cutting units while machine is running.
  • Always wear gloves while working on cutting units.
  • Watch for rotation of cutting reel. Rotating one cutting reel can cause another blade or cutting reel to rotate.

  1. TCAL41619
    TCAL41619-UN-22JAN13

    Loosen T-handles (A) on both sides of cutting unit.



  2. Rotate wing nuts (B) on both sides of cutting unit to lower GTC or Rotary Brush shaft.

  3. TCAL41620
    TCAL41620-UN-22JAN13

    Measure from underside of screw head to top of gauge (C). This is the cutting height (D).



  4. TCAL41621
    TCAL41621-UN-22JAN13

    Loosen wing nut (E) and adjust screw (F) to specifications.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Greens Tender Conditioner-to-BedknifeHeight1/32 in. (1 mm) Below Cutting Height
    Rotary Brush-to-BedknifeHeight1/32 in. (1 mm) Above Cutting Height



  5. Place gauge (G) against bottom of front and rear rollers and bedknife cutting surface.

  6. TCAL41622
    TCAL41622-UN-22JAN13

    Rotate locknuts (H) on both sides of cutting unit to evenly raise or lower height of GTC or Rotary Brush shaft until desired height is achieved.



  7. Rotate wing nuts (B) on both sides of cutting unit to raise GTC or Rotary Brush shaft.

  8. Tighten T-handles (A) on both sides of cutting unit.

    NOTE: If brush or cutter is not adjusted correctly, lower engine rpm or the machine pulling to one side can be expected.

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