Reel Bearing Adjustment And Service - Toro Reelmaster 5200-D Service Manual

Reel Bearing Adjustment and Service

IMPORTANT: Before removing cutting unit, remove
reel motors to prevent damaging hydraulic hoses.
It is recommended that a check be made periodically of
the drag on the reel bearings. Proper adjustment of the
reel bearings insures that no end play of reel exists and
there is minimum rolling torque of reel assembly. All
measurements and adjustments of reel rolling torque
must be done with a completely assembled cutting unit.
The reel bearings can be checked and adjusted in the
following manner:
1. First, adjust the bedknife so it is not in contact with
the reel.
2. The rolling torque required to turn the reel should be
4 to 7 in-lb (0.45 to 0.79 N-m). This should be measured
with a torque wrench (Fig. 5).
If the rolling torque of the reel is not per specification or
end play of reel exists, adjust the reel bearing as follows:
A. Remove the mounting nuts from the counterbal-
ance end cap, and remove end cap from the mount-
ing studs (Fig. 6).
B. Using a large socket wrench, remove the reel
bearing adjustment nut (Fig. 7). Tap on the head of
the hex head bolt on the end of the reel shaft, with a
small hammer, until end play of the reel can be felt.
CAUTION
Do not use your hand to prevent reel from turning
while servicing; this can result in personal injury.
Use a 1/2 inch thick x 3 inch wide x 8 inch long
piece of hardwood inserted into front of cutting
unit between reel blades.
C. Hold the reel from turning and slowly tighten the
reel bearing adjustment nut until no end play of the
reel exists.
D. Using an appropriate dial torque wrench, check
the rolling torque of the reel. The rolling torque of the
reel should be 4 to 7 in-lb (0.45 to 0.79 N-m). Check
to make sure no end play exists and reel spins freely.
E. Reinstall counterbalance end cap.
Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-D
1
1. Counterbalance end cap
1
1. Reel bearing adj. nut
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Rev. A
Figure 5
2
Figure 6
2. Mounting nuts
2
Figure 7
2. Reel shaft
Cutting Units
(Model 03506, S/N 80001 - 209999999)
(Model 03509, S/N 80001 - 209999999)