Service Manual

Reelmaster 7000−DBelt Driven Groomer (Optional) Page 10 − 10
Groomer Reel
Figure 8
1. Groomer reel
2. Pulley spacer
3. Washer
4. Square key
5. Driven pulley
6. Flange nut
7. Socket head screw
8. Idler plate
9. Idler pulley assembly
10. Lock nut
11. Flange head screw
12. Drive pulley
13. Retaining ring
14. Extension spring
15. Pivot hub assembly (drive)
16. O−ring
17. Groomer plate (drive)
18. Groomer shim
19. Cutting reel
20. Pivot hub assembly (non−drive)
21. Flange nut
22. Groomer plate (non−drive)
23. Excluder seal
24. O−ring
17 to 21 ft−lb
(23 to 28 N−m)
FRONT
RIGHT
4
3
1
2
9
10
11
8
5
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12
7
7
4
13
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17
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Antiseize
Lubricant
Antiseize
Lubricant
27 to 32 ft−lb
(37 to 43 N−m)
Loctite #243
Loctite #243
Loctite #243
Remove the groomer reel to replace individual groomer
blades or replace the shaft. The groomer blades can be
reversed on the shaft to provide additional blade life.
NOTE: The groomer reel drive is located on the oppo-
site side of the cutting unit from the reel hydraulic motor.
Figure 8 shows the groomer reel drive on the left side of
the cutting unit.
Removal (Fig. 8)
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. If desired, remove cutting unit from machine
(see Traction Unit Operator’s Manual).
NOTE: If cutting unit is equipped with powered rear roll-
er brush, removal of roller brush components will be
necessary to remove groomer reel (see Roller Brush
(Optional) in the Service and Repairs section of Chapter
9 − Cutting Units).
2. Remove groomer plate assembly from groomer
drive side of cutting unit (see Groomer Plate Assembly
Removal in this section).
3. Carefully pull the groomer reel from the non−drive
side groomer plate assembly.
4. Inspect all seals, bushings and bearings in groomer
plate assemblies for wear or damage. Replace compo-
nents as needed (see Groomer Plate Assembly in this
section).