IV. PREPARING TO OPERATE

Tread Width Continued

8. To adjust the tread out, place a suitable prying tool under the center of the tire and pry out at the same time that you push out at the top of the leg (fig. 4.6). Carefully lower the detasseler to the ground which, in turn will allow the leg to slide outward. Repeat the procedure until the desired tread is obtained.

9. To adjust the tread in, raise the detasseler until the tires on the side being adjusted are just off the ground. Carefully lower the detasseler which, in tu rn will allow the top of the leg to slide in on the mainframe.

10. Retighten leg mounting bolts following the torque specs and sequence on page 110.

11. Retighten the leg brace lock nut.

12. Repeat the above procedures to adjust and set the opposite side legs. When finished, all four legs should be the same distance from the mainframe (fig. 4.7, dimension B).

Tread Width (Standard)

120” =

114” = 22.5”

108” = 19.5”

Tread Width (Narrow Tread Option)

90” = 10.5”

84” = 7.5”

78” = 4.5”