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Figure 13
1. Rear deck straps 2. Lift arm brackets
2. Remove hairpin cotter and H.O.C. pin securing rear
deck strap to H.O.C. bracket on deck.
3. Slide deck strap forward or backward until holes in
strap are aligned with selected height-of-cut bracket
holes in the deck frame, install H.O.C. pin and secure
with hairpin cotter.
Safety Doors
On each side of the center deck is a safety door that opens
and closes as the wing decks are lowered and raised
(Fig. 14). The doors open to provide overlap of the cutting
blades when the wing units are down. The doors close to
provide safety and protection when the wing units are
raised. Check to make sure the forward, lower edge of door
is even or 1/4 in. (6 mm) higher then lower edge of door
guide when wing decks are in the fully raised, transport
position. If an adjustment to the door is required, refer to
Adjusting the Safety Door, page 41.
Check the operation of the safety doors daily and
each time the deck is cleaned. Repair as needed.
Caution
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Figure 14
1. Safety door
2. Door guide
3. Ball joint
4. Threaded rod
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited to, for
eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
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1. Caution 2. Wear hearing protection