Service Manual

Rev. A
Cutting Units
(Model 03527, S/N 210000001 & Up)
(Model 03528, S/N 210000001 & Up)
Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-DPage 8.1 - 16
Service and Repairs
Cutting Unit Removal and Installation
IMPORTANT: The reel motors must be removed be-
fore removing the cutting units to prevent hose
damage due to twisting, bending, and kinking.
Removal
Remove cutting unit from traction unit before doing ad-
justments or repairs.
1. Remove basket from cutting unit.
2. Disconnect chain from each rear cutting unit cross
tube (Fig. 27).
3. Loosen reel motor mounting nuts. Rotate motor
clockwise so motor flanges clear studs. Pull motor off of
cutting unit (Fig. 28).
4. Remove cap screw, lock washer, flat washer and
thrust washer from cutting unit mounting shaft (Fig. 29).
5. Pull cutting unit off mounting shaft (Fig. 29).
Installation
1. Assemble and adjust per Cutting Unit Operator’s
Manual.
2. Thoroughly grease the cutting unit reel bearings
prior to installation on the traction unit. Grease should be
evident at the weep holes (see “Lubrication” in this sec-
tion of this manual).
3. Position cutting unit onto the lift arm mounting shaft.
4. Secure thrust washer, flat washer, lock washer, and
cap screw to the cutting unit mounting shaft (Fig. 29).
Note: Lubricate internal splines of cutting unit reels
shafts with grease before installing cutting unit motors.
5. Mount the hydraulic motor to the drive end of the cut-
ting unit and secure with two capscrews provided. Ro-
tate motor counterclockwise so motor flanges engages
studs (Fig. 28).
6. Connect chain to the cross tube on each rear cutting
unit (Fig. 27).
1. Lock-up chain 2. Cross tube
Figure 27
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2
1. Reel motor 2. Mounting nut
Figure 28
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1. Cap screw, lock washer,
flat washer, & thrust washer
2. Cutting unit mounting
shaft
Figure 29
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