Service Manual

Cutting Units

Model 03527 & 03528

Rev. A

Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-D Page 8.1 - 13 Cutting Units

(Model 03527, S/N 210000001 & Up)

(Model 03528, S/N 210000001 & Up)

Front Grass Shield Adjustment

Adjust front grass shield for desired grass clippings dis-

persion.

1. Position cutting unit on a flat level surface.

2. Loosen capscrews and nuts securing shield to each

side plate. Move shield to desired angle and tighten fas-

teners (Fig. 20).

Figure 20

1. Front grass shield 3. Capscrew & nut

Rear Shield Adjustment

Under most conditions, best dispersion is attained when

rear shield is closed (front discharge). When conditions

are heavy or wet, rear shield may be opened.

1. To open rear shield, loosen flange head capscrew

securing shield to right side plate, rotate shield to open

position and tighten screw (Fig. 21).

Figure 21

1. Rear grass shield mounting screw

Cut-Off Bar Adjustment

The Cut−Off bar is designed to keep the gap between

the reel and the Cut−Off minimal to insure grass clip-

pings discharge cleanly from reel area.

Note: The gap between the Cut−Off bar and reel will

increase as: 1) the reel wears, 2) reel is sharpened by

grinding, or 3) if the front grass shield is adjusted.

1. Loosen screws securing Cut−Off bar (Fig. 22). Insert

0.060” (2 mm) feeler gauge between top of reel and

Cut−Off bar.

Figure 22

1. Cut-off bar 3. Screw (4)