Degelman Signature Series Operator's & Parts Manual

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-21-142922 - Signature 6000/7200 (16-August-2017)Occasionally it may become necessary to shiftthe reel assembly over to realign the paddleteeth to ensure that they pass through the grilleteeth evenly.To realign, proceed as follows:1. Remove chain shield to expose bearing.2. Loosen set screw on bearing lock collar. Thenusing a drift punch and hammer, loosen lockcollar (opposite the direction of rotation).Repeat on the opposite side.3. Slide reel over until each of the paddles turnevenly through grille teeth.4. Secure this setting by tightening lock collar ofboth bearings (in direction of rotation).Tighten set screw.5. Reposition the chain shield.WARNING: DO NOT operate machine withoutshield secured in position.PADDLE TEETH ALIGNMENTA spring on the paddles allows the paddles to flipback out of the way when blocked by a rock and yetreturn to their normal position for the next reel cycle.A small adjustment is available with the eye bolt onthe end of the spring.To adjust the tension, follow this procedure:1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially smallchildren.2. Lower grille to ground, stop engine, place allcontrols in neutral, relieve hydraulic pressure,set park brake and remove ignition key beforedismounting.IMPORTANT: Relieve hydraulic pressure bymoving hydraulic control levers back and forththrough neutral several times.3. Tighten the nut on the spring eye bolt.PADDLE SPRING TENSION (6000 MODEL)Service & Maintenance6000 - Spring Tension Model