IV. PREPARING TO OPERATE

Wheel Tread And Row Spacing

Know the row spacing of the field you intend to detassel and follow the steps below to properly obtain the desired tread setting.

1. To adjust the tread width in or out, park the detasseler on level ground and shut off the engine.

2. Loosen the leg mounting bolts on both the front and rear legs on one side of the detasseler only (fig. 4.1).

Loosen leg mounting bolts only enough to allow for free movement of leg on mainframe. DO NOT remove bolts under any condition.

3. Loosen the rear lock nut on the leg brace (fig. 4.2). This will allow one leg to move further than the other without binding while adjusting the tread setting.

4. Lubricate the slide path that the leg mount will travel along the mainframe (fig. 4.1).

5. Place a suitable block under the air bag mounting plate before raising the sprayer (fig. 4.3). This will prevent the suspension from telescoping.

6. Raise the detasseler until the tires on the side being adjusted are just touching the ground.