Rover 5377 - 12HP - Manual (Page 11)

MAINTENANCE
PARKING BRAKE
Should always be checked for operation after clutch/brake
rods have been adjusted.
CUTTER DRIVE ADJUSTMENT
1. Move Cutter Height Selector Lever to No.4 Position in
Rack
2. Move Cutter Drive Lever to the Engaged Position
3. Adjust Push Rods Fig.16 to give a spring compression
of 30mm, Fig.17.
4. Adjust Locknut ‘A’ to give 7mm clearance to back of
swivel block Fig.17
5. Disengage the Cutter Drive Selector Lever
6. Adjust locknut ‘A’ in Fig.20 to give Cutter Engagement
Lever a free travel of 30mm from bottom of slot in
Fig.18.
NOTE IMPORTANT
Check to ensure Lever has 30mm of free travel by working
lever.
CUTTER HEAD BRAKE
Should regularly be checked for operation.
PAD REPLACEMENT
1. Remove ‘R’ clip and
push rod pin (See
Fig.19)
2. Remove brake pivot
bolt (B) and two
spacers (See Fig.19)
3. Remove brake plate
assembly
4. Drill out pad retaining
rivets
5. Rivet replacement
pad in position
6. Refit in reverse order.
B
CUTTERHEAD BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. With cutter head disengaged and in low cut
position
2. Adjust nyloc nut on rod as per step 6 for Cutter
Driver Adjustment
3. Adjust tension on spring using lock nuts to give
length of 58mm, Fig.20
STEERING GEARS
GREASE
To adjust out excessive play caused by wear in the
gears.
1. Loosen bolts securing steering shaft pivot block (A).
2. Lightly tap pivot block towards layshaft pivot block
and retighten bolts (A).
3. Check steering gear engagement. Check that
there are no tight spots when turning steering
wheel from lock to lock.
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