Reel Mowers F-358 - Manual (Page 4)

1. Loosen axle nut approximately 3 turns.
Disengage gear housing dowel from end plate
by moving wheel and gear housing outward.
Move wheel to desired setting. See figure 6
2. Be sure dimple and shoulder nut seat in side
plate holes.
3. Tighten axle nut security.
4. Adjust to level chassis and attain desired height
to cut.
TO ADJUST ROLLER
1. Remove both roller hanger bolts.
2. Raise or lower to desired cut.
3. Set both sides of roller at same height, replace
bolts and tighten.
PAPER TEST FOR REEL TO CUTTER BAR
ADJUSTMENT
(See figure 5)
1. Insert strip of .003 thick bond paper approxi-
mately 2” wide between cutter bar and reel.
2. Turn reel slowly backward, with wheels off
ground.
3. Adjust cutter bar so that reel blades pinch paper
without cutting it.
TO TIGHTEN CUTTER BAR ADJUSTMENT
(See figure 6)
1. Loosen top nut (Ref. 5) one quarter turn.
2. Tighten lower nut (Ref. 6)
3. Bolt (Ref. 7 and 8) must be tight after adjustment
(both sides)
TO LOOSEN CUTTER BAR ADJUSTMENT
(See figure 6)
1. Loosen lower nut (Ref. 6)one quarter turn.
2. Tighten top nut (Ref. 5)
3. Bolts (REf. 7 and 8) must be tight after adjust-
ment (both sides)
Lubrication/Maintenance
1. Seals on all bearings hold dirt out and grease in.
No lubrication is required.
2. Oil roller shaft between the rollers once or twice a
year so that rolls will roll freely.
3. If wheels are disassembled for repair, lubricate
pinions with an all purpose automotive chassis
grease.
Sharpening
Sharpening is required when the mower will not cut
satisfactory without the reel blades wiping on the
cutter bar.
Adjustments
(Hitch Assembly)
See Chart on Page 3
Figure 5
Figure 6
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When cutter bar is removed for sharpening,
left hand pivot bolt (Item 7), must be turned
counterclockwise to be removed. Right hand
pivot bolt must be turned clockwise.
NOTE