Service Manual

Reelmaster 5500-DHydraulic System (Rev. C) Page 4 - 34

TEST NO. 6: Reel Drive Motor Efficiency

(Using Tester with Pressure Gauges and Flow Meter)

High Pressure

Low Pressure

Flow

Outlet hose

Case drain hose

Case Drain

Install tester in series

between fitting and hose at

motor outlet.

NOTE: Outlet is rear hose.

Disconnect case drain hose (small

diameter hose) at bulkhead fitting on

frame.

Reel Manifold Block

Figure 21

Note: Over a period of time, a reel motor can wear in-

ternally. A worn motor may by-pass oil to its case drain

causing the motor to be less efficient. Eventually,

enough oil loss will cause the reel motor to stall under

heavy cutting conditions. continued operation with a

worn, inefficient motor can generate a lot of heat, cause

damage to seals and other components in the hydraulic

system, and affect quality of cut.

Note: One way to find a bad reel motor is to have

another person observe the machine while mowing in

dense turf. A bad motor will run slower, produce fewer

clippings, and may cause marcelling (or a washboard

appearance) on the turf.