Toro Greensmaster
Flex 18 04018 Service Manual page 87

Roller Removal (Fig. 22)
1. Park machine on a level surface. Make sure engine
is OFF. Remove spark plug wire from the engine spark
plug.
2. To remove front roller assembly:
A. Loosen cap screw that secures front roller shaft
to height–of–cut arm on both sides of the mower.
B. On one side of cutting unit, remove lock nut and
height–of–cut washer that secure height–of–cut arm
to side plate.
C. If equipped with groomer, remove lock nut and
spring washer that secures groomer side plate to
height–of–cut arm loosened in step B.
D. Slide height–of–cut arm from end of front roller
shaft.
E. Remove front roller from height–of–cut arm that
remains secured to cutting unit side plate.
3. To remove rear roller assembly:
A. On one side of the cutting unit, loosen two (2)
flange nuts that secure rear roller.
B. On other side of cutting unit, remove two (2)
flange nuts, socket head screws, roller shim, roller
spacer and shaft retainer that secure rear roller. Note
location of roller shim for assembly purposes.
C. Remove rear roller from retainer that remains se-
cured to cutting unit side plate.
Greensmaster Flex 18/21
Roller Installation (Fig. 22)
1. To install front roller:
A. Insert one end of front roller into height–of–cut
arm that is secured to cutting unit side plate.
B. Slide second height–of–cut arm onto front roller
shaft. Secure height–of–cut arm to side plate with
height–of–cut washer and lock nut.
C. If equipped with groomer, secure groomer side
plate to height–of–cut arm with lock nut and spring
washer.
2. To install rear roller:
A. Place rear roller shaft between roller spacer and
shaft retainer that are still attached to the cutting unit
side plate.
NOTE: Place roller shim above side plate flange
when HOC is from 1/16" to 1/4" (1.6 to 6.3 mm).
Place roller shim below side plate flange when HOC
is from 1/8" to 1" (3.2 to 25.4 mm).
B. Install roller spacer and shaft retainer onto rear
roller shaft on the opposite side of the cutting unit.
Install two (2) socket head screws, roller shim and
flange nuts but do not tighten fully (Fig. 22).
3. Center installed roller evenly between the sides of
the cutting unit. Secure roller in place by tightening the
fasteners.
4. If front roller was removed, check height–of–cut and
adjust as necessary.
5. Attach spark plug wire to engine spark plug.
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