TM 5-3805-260-10
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Cutting Edge Opening
The machine must be level. The bowl must be lowered.
Apply the parking brake. Stop the engine.
To Adjust:
The opening between the cutting edge and the elevator
can be adjusted. Use a small opening for fine material,
or a large opening for heavy material.
1.
Raise and block the elevator.
2.
Remove the bolts from the elevator support blocks
on each side of the bowl.
3.
Add shims to increase, or remove shims to
decrease, the size of the opening.
4.
Add or remove the same amount of shims on each
side of the bowl.
5.
Install the retaining bolts.
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