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MAINTENANCE
Adjustment of the cutting unit’s
parallelism
Adjustment of Rider 850
1. Dismantle the front hood and right-hand fender
as described on page 20.
2. Vertical adjustment of the cutting unit is made
with the adjusting nuts on the back edge of the
lift-strut.
3. Raise the cutting unit at the front edge by
shortening the lift-strut.
Lower the cutting unit at the front edge by
lengthening the lift-strut.
4. Tighten the nuts against each other after the
adjustment.
5. On completion of the adjustment the unit’s
parallelism should be re-checked.
Fit the right-hand fender and the front hood.
2
Adjustment of Rider 970
1. Dismantle the front hood and right-hand fender
as described on page 20.
2. Release the strut by pulling out the rear pin (1).
Lift the rear edge of the hood to relieve the
parallel strut.
3. Release the lock-nut (2).
4. Screw out the fork (3) to raise the front edge of
the hood.
Screw in the fork (3) to lower the rear edge of
the hood.
5. Tighten the lock-nut after adjusting.
6. On completion of the adjustment the unit’s
parallelism should be re-checked.
Fit the right-hand fender and the front hood.
850,970 Eng 97-10-14, 14.3026