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Adjust Cutting Unit Lift Rates
The cutting unit lift circuit is equipped with three (3) ad-
justable flow control valves used to ensure the cutting
units do not raise too quickly and bang against lift stops.
Adjust cutting units as follows:
Center Cutting Unit (Fig. 28)
1. Locate valve behind access panel above operator’s
platform.
2. Loosen setscrew on valve and rotate valve approxi-
mately 1/2 turn clockwise.
3. Verify lift rate adjustment by raising and lowering cut-
ting unit s everal times. Readjust as required.
4. After desired lift rate is a ttained, tighten setscrew to
lock adjustment.
Outside Front Cutting Units (Fig. 29)
1. Locate valve on left front lift cylinder (under foot rest).
2. Loosen setscrew on valve. Rotate valve 1/2 turn
clockwise.
3. Verify lift rate adjustment by raising and lowering cut-
ting units several times. Readjust as required.
4. After desired lift rate is attained, tighten set screw to
lock adjustment.
Rear Cutting Units (Fig. 30)
1. Raise hood and locate valve on left rear side of ma-
chine.
2. Loosen setscrew on valve and rotate valve approxi-
mately 1/2 turn clockwise.
3. Verify lift rate adjustment by raising and lowering cut-
ting units several times. Readjust as required.
4. After desired lift rate is a ttained, tighten setscrew to
lock adjustment.
1. Center front cutting unit flow control valve
Figure 28
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1. Outside front cutting units flow control valve
Figure 29
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Figure 30
1. Rear cutting units flow control valve
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