Operator's Manual

Greasing

Lubricate the groomer bearings (Fig. 31 & 32) weekly or

after every 10 operating hours, before extended periods of

non use and immediately after every washing. Pump

grease into fittings until grease is purged onto groomer

shaft. Wipe excess grease from seals and shaft.

Note: Operate groomer for 30 seconds after greasing.

Disengage cutting unit and wipe excess grease from seals

and shaft.

Figure 31

Figure 32

Lubricate bearings on each end of groomer before

extended periods of non use.

Blade Inspection

Inspect the grooming reel blades frequently for damage

and wear. Bent blades may be straightened with a pliers.

Worn blades can be replaced. When inspecting the blades,

check to see that the right and left blade shaft end nuts are

tight.

Note: Because the groomer may introduce more debris

(i.e., dirt and sand) into the cutting unit than what the reel

would normally be exposed to, the bedknife and main reel

should be checked for wear more frequently. This is

especially important in sandy soil and/or when the

groomer is set for penetration.

Grooming Reel Replacement

The grooming reel can be removed to replace individual

blades. Remove and replace the grooming reel shaft using

the following procedure:

1. On right end of cutting unit, remove belt cover from

groomer housing (Fig. 33).

Figure 33

1. Belt cover

2. Remove the belt from driver pulley, idler pulley and

driven pulley (Fig. 34).

Figure 34

3. Loosen the bolt securing the roller shaft to the

height-of-cut arm (Fig. 35).