Service Manual

Reelmaster 7000−D (Model 03708) Universal Groomer (Optional)Page 10 − 15
Groomer Reel Service
Inspect groomer reel blades frequently for damage and
wear. Straighten bent blades. Either replace worn
blades or reverse the individual blades to put the
sharpest blade edge forward (Fig. 8). Blades that are
rounded to the midpoint of the blade tip must be re-
versed or replaced for best groomer performance.
Disassembly (Fig. 9)
1. Park machine on a clean and level surface, lower
cutting units completely to the ground, stop engine, en-
gage parking brake and remove key from the ignition
switch.
2. Remove groomer reel from cutting unit (see
Groomer Reel Removal in this section).
3. If groomer reel is equipped with broomer kit, remove
straps and broomer brushes from reel (Fig. 12).
4. Remove lock nut from either end of the shaft (Fig. 9).
5. Remove spacers and blades from groomer shaft. If
needed, remove second lock nut from shaft.
Assembly (Fig. 9)
1. Install lock nut on drive end of groomer shaft. Place
a 1/4” (6.3 mm) spacer on the groomer shaft followed by
the first groomer blade.
2. Alternately install 1−1/4” (31.7 mm) spacers and
blades making sure that all blades are separated by a
spacer.
3. When all blades have been installed, place remain-
ing 1/4” (6.3 mm) on shaft. Thread second lock nut onto
the shaft. Center blades on shaft by adjusting lock nuts.
4. Using through holes in shaft to prevent shaft from ro-
tating, tighten second lock nut from 31 to 35 in−lb (42
to 48 N−m). After tightening lock nut, spacers should not
be free to rotate and groomer blades should be centered
on shaft.
1. Groomer blade
2. Sharp edge
3. Dull (rounded) edge
Figure 8
ROTATION
GROOMER
2
3
1
MIDPOINT
1. Groomer reel shaft
2. Groomer blade
(18 in. Reel = 32)
(11 in. Reel = 40)
3. 1−1/4” (31.7 mm) Spacer
(18 in. reel = 31)
(22 in. Reel = 39)
4. 1/4” (6.3 mm) Spacer (2)
5. Lock nut (2)
Figure 9
1
2
3
4
31 to 35 ft−lb
(42 to 48 N−m)
5
3
CENTERED ON SHAFT
3
1
45 3 45 2 2
Universal
Groomer (Opt.)