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angle grinder. The holes can be cleaned up with a round file. The cutting cylinder bearings are of the twin row, self aligning type. When I fit new, I use the sealed types as I find that greasing with a grease gun is often overlooked and, as the mower generally stands outside in all weathers, the sealed bearings help to keep the rain out.
seal fitted in the bearing housing. For the Mk 10 - 12 use the Dowty type seal which seals on the outside of the seal. For the Mk 11 and 13 use a seal which is on the inside. If you have problems getting Dowty seals try your local bearing supplier. Do not try and fit later types into Mk 10 and 12 bearing housing as the outside diameter is too large.
There can be two types of oil
a tapered pin punch is used for lining up the holes for the rivets to go in. I find it is best to fit the seals
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and cover assembly onto the gear hubs when still warm so that the leather seal will go over the hub without splitting. So, it is best to do this operation when the gear assemblies are refitted to side plates. Next, look at the bottom blade block assembly. Regrind the bottom blade. If it is worn remove the bottom blade and fit new. I find it is best to grind the new blade on the block as this will make it easy to set up for cutting.
Check and clean gear covers if required. Remove the seals from the cover by drilling out the copper rivets. There are two types of seals fitted, rubber or leather. I find it best not to fit the rubber type. The leather seal is a superior part but it is not easy to fit. Now we get to the bit, where, on Blue Peter, they would say “don’t do this at home”. Prior to fitting, the leather seal
is softened by warming it up in a pan of oil on a stove. Do not over heat the oil. Remember this is a dangerous procedure so wear safety glasses and protective clothes. Also, have a means of putting out an oil fire. This may sound a bit dangerous, but it is the only way to fit the seal to the case.
remove from the oil and place in the case with the steel ring. Fit a rivet from the outside of the case. Fit the seal and ring. Place the rivet head on the vice and punch up from the inside. Now work around until all the rivets are fitted. To help in fitting rivets
When the seal is warm,
The rear land roller assembly will require the bearing cleaned or a new one fitted. If the rollers are in poor condition you could fit new lightweight ones. These are not repairable but will do the job.
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Check over the cutting cylinder for damaged blades and broken welds and repair if required. Repaint and regrind the cylinder.
ready for fitting the machine together. This is the bit I like. Starting with the cutting cylinder, fit it in to the frame, fitting the four bolts on each side plate. Place the adjusting tube assembly on bottom blade adjusting bolts. Now, fit the bottom block assembly and rear land roller, greasing the pivot bushes and bolts. Fit new adjusting nuts and bolts to the bottom block, adjusting the pivot. Then fit the gear assembly and gear case to the side plates. Fill with oil. Fit to covers. Refit wheels. Adjust cutting cylinder. Refit to frames and test. If you have completed all the
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