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Preparing the Cutting Unit
Parts needed for this procedure:
2
Extended splined insert (right-hand threads)
1
Extended splined insert (left-hand threads)
6
Flange locknut (3/8 inch)
Procedure
Note:
You may discard all removed parts unless
otherwise stated.
1.
Remove all cutting units from the traction unit;
refer to your Operator's Manual.
2.
Remove the carriage bolts and locknuts
securing the height-of-cut (HOC) brackets to the
cutting-unit side plates
Note:
Save the carriage bolts to install the new
height-of-cut brackets.
1. Screw
2. Locknut
3. Height-of-cut bracket
3.
Loosen the screws securing the height-of-cut
brackets to the front-roller shaft
4.
Remove the existing height-of-cut brackets and
the front roller from the cutting-unit side plates
(Figure
3).
Note:
Save the front roller for later installation.
(Figure
3).
Figure 3
4. Carriage bolts
5. Front roller
6. Threaded inserts
(Figure
5.
Restrain the reel for removal; refer to
the Reel for Removing Threaded Inserts (page
18).
6.
Remove and discard the existing splined insert
from each end of the reel shaft using the reel
driveshaft tool (Part No. TOR4074 for the 7-inch
reel). Refer to
Important:
side of the cutting unit has left-hand threads.
The splined insert on the right side of the
cutting unit has right-hand threads.
Important:
the reel shaft of any debris or grease before
installing the kit splined insert and groomer
box.
7.
Restrain the reel for installation; refer to
Restraining the Reel Installing Threaded Inserts
(page
8.
Apply medium-strength thread-locking
compound (such as Blue Loctite® 243) to
the threads of the new longer splined insert
(Figure
reel-motor side only. Torque the insert to 115 to
128 N∙m (85 to 95 ft-lb).
Important:
compound to cure for 15 minutes before
continuing the procedure.
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1. Extended splined insert (for reel-motor side) 115 to 128
N∙m (85 to 95 ft-lb)
2. Medium-strength thread-locking compound
3).
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Figure
3.
The splined insert on the left
Clean the threads in the end of
19).
4), and secure it to the reel shaft on the
Allow the thread-locking
Figure 4
Right side of cutting unit shown
Restraining
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