Masport Olympic Reel Mowers 400 Manual Del Propietário página 9

CUTTING REEL ADJUSTMENTS
To obtain clean cutting, it is necessary to maintain the setting of the
cutting reel relative to the baseplate. When shipped, the setting is
correct, but after a period of use, adjustment will be required.
It will normally be necessary to move the cutting reel closer to the
baseplate to accommodate wear. To do this the adjusting screws
'B' on both sides of the machine should be turned clockwise mak-
ing small alterations to each screw alternately until the cutting reel
just makes contact with the baseplate blade. This can be deter-
mined by placing a sheet of copy paper between the reel and the
blade. Rotate the reel by hand, and the paper should be cut. Once
this adjustment has been established THE REEL SHOULD NOT
TOUCH THE BOTTOM BLADE BUT STILL CUT THE PAPER.
Provided the reel and baseplate are in good condition this setting
will give clean cutting without undue reel-to-baseplate pressures.
'B' Cutting reel
adjustment bolt.
Important!
Harsh settings increase the load on the mower and accel-
erate the wear of the cutting reel.
TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT
Normal stretch and wear makes periodic chain adjustments neces-
sary. When adjusted correctly all chains should be slightly slack in
all directions. To check or adjust chains it is necessary to remove
the chain cover by removing it's retaining screws and freeing it from
machine. Adjust as follows:
PRIMARY CHAIN
1. Slacken nut which secures nylon adjuster 'C'.
2. Re-position adjuster to give correct chain adjustment.
3. Re-tighten nut
DRIVE CHAINS—SECONDARY AND FINAL
The final drive chain is not adjustable, and the secondary drive
chain normally requires adjustment only when the cutting unit is re-
ground. If, however, adjustment is required before this it is recom-
mended you contact your nearest Masport Service Agent. If at any
time a chain is removed, take care when replacing the connecting
link that the gap in the spring clip, points away from the direction of
rotation.
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'C' Chain tension
adjuster
REAR ROLLER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTS
After a period of use, adjustment will be required to compensate for
cable stretch etc.
There are two adjusting points.
1. The cable anchor at the top of the handle.
2. The draw bolt through the centre of the clutch.
ADJUSTING THE ROLLER CLUTCH CABLE
Do not adjust the draw bolt unless the upper cable anchor has
reached the end of its travel. To adjust the cable anchor rotate the
thumb wheel anti-clockwise (viewed from behind the handle) to
increase the clutch pressure.
ADJUSTING THE ROLLER CLUTCH DRAW BOLT
If the draw bolt requires adjustment remove the chain and shaft
covers.
To increase the clutch pressure
Adjust the nut 'A' on the inner end of the draw bolt until the clutch
operating lever 'B' is parallel to the mower side plate when the
clutch drive is just engaging. It should not be necessary to adjust
the ferrule at the lower end of the clutch cable.
Clutch cable
'A' Draw bolt
adjuster nut
Oil
'B' Clutch
operating
lever
Clutch
assembly
Clutch
draw bolt
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