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6.10 Spindle and Drive Pulley Split hub R&R

• Remove 2, ¼” bolts from split hub and install in threaded holes in hub.

• Slowly tighten each bolt, alternating as you tighten bolts against the pulley.

• The hub will separate from the pulley.

• Replace grade 8 bolts and install in reverse order using the assembly holes to tighten hub onto

pulley and spindle shaft.

6.11 Hydraulic Motor Support Adjustment

The various holes in the mower frame and the hydraulic motor supports may be used to make a fine

forward/rearward adjustment to the balance of the all Velke Mowers except the 32” (the 32” only

moved up and down). This adjustment should always be made in combination with the coarse height-

of-cut adjustment and anti-tip roller adjustment as described below.

When the motor supports are set in the forward position, the Velke

Mower will be balanced lighter in the front than when set in the

rearward position, giving more traction to the drive tires. Heavy

operators (over 250 pounds) may find that the rearward position (not

available on the 32”) helps keep the front of the mower down.

1.Factory setting, forward holes.

2.Optional Rearward Adjustment holes.

6.12 Blade Adjustments and Height-of-Cut

Before Adjusting the Height-of-Cut be sure of proper air pressure in all four tires and check for even

tire wear. The height-of-cut can be adjusted the following ways:

•Coarse Adjustment: For the coarse adjustment the rear wheels, the front casters should be adjusted

at the same time. Adjust the rear wheel motor supports equally in one of the three settings up or

down 0.75” each in a 1.5” total range.

a. Use the highest holes in tractor frame for cutting heights of 1.75”-3.0”.

b. Use the middle holes in tractor frame for cutting heights of 2.5”-3.75”, factory setting.

c. Use the lowest holes in tractor frame for cutting heights of 3.25”-4.5”.

Adjust the front caster arms at their respective support brackets equally in one of the seven settings

up or down 0.25” each through a 1.5” total range.

a. This should be done with two shims (or spacers) on the bottom and one shim on the top of

the caster support arm.

b. The front-to-rear leveling of the blades should be between level (preferred) to .25” lower at

the front of the blades but never higher at the front.

c. Use the lowest holes in tractor frame for heights of 3.25”-4.5”.

Tightening will

separate the

hub from the

pulley