Service Manual

Reelmaster 7000--D
DPA Cutting Units
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C. To install spline insert into cutting reel, clean
threads of insert and cutting reel shaft. Apply Loctite
#243 (or equivalent) to threads of insert, thread in-
sert into reel shaft and torque from 85 to 95 ft-lb (115
to 128 N--m).
Assembly of Cutting Reel (Fig. 38)
1. If seals and/or bearings were removed from reel
shaft, discard removed components and replace.
2. Make sure that the two (2) retaining rings are fully
seated into the grooves on the cutting reel shaft.
3. If bearings and seals were removed from reel shaft:
A. Make sure that bore of seals are clean with no
grease or lubricant applied to ID of seal.
IMPORTANT: The grease seal should be
installed so the metal side of the seal is toward
the bearing location.
B. Press grease seals onto reel shaft with metal side
orientated toward bearing location. Final position of
seal should be flush to 0.060” (1.5 mm) away from re-
taining ring on reel shaft. Do not force seal against
retaining ring. Seal must be perpendicular to reel
shaft after installation.
C. Pack replacement reel bearings with Mobil High
Temperature HP grease (or equivalent).
D. Press grease packed bearings fully onto reel
shaft. Bearings should bottom on reel shaft shoulder.
Press equally on inner and outer bearing race when
installing bearings onto reel shaft.
4. Fill threaded insert splines with high temp Mobil
XHP --222 grease or equivalent.
DPA Cutting
Units