Service Manual

Reel Speed Control Adjustment

1. Operate machine with cutting units engaged to make

sure hydraulic oil is at normal operating temperature.

2. Park machine on a level surface and engage parking

ake. Raise center and left-hand cutting units, then lock

in position with transport latches. Lower right-hand cut-

ting unit.

Engine must be running and cutting unit en-

gaged so final adjustment of reel speed can

be performed. To guard against possible per-

sonal injury, keep hands, feet and other parts

of body away from reel blades and other ro-

tating parts.

CAUTION

3. Start engine and run at maximum speed.

4. Rotate reel speed control knob clockwise until reel on

rig

ht-hand cutting unit just starts to rotate.

5. Measure RPM of right-hand cutting unit. If necessary,

adjust pump lever linkage so reel speed is 450 - 550

RPM.

6. Rotate reel speed knob clockwise until reel speed

aches 1100 - 1200 RPM. Set maximum stop bolt.

7. Check RPM at minimum and maximum speed again

(steps 5 and 6).

8. Slow engine to low idle speed. Rotate reel speed knob

counterclockwise to backlap position. Reel speed in

back-lap should be 200 - 500 RPM.

Figure 25

(Eaton pump)

1. Pump lever linkage

Figure 26

(Sundstrand pump)

1. Pump lever linkage

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