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Reel Motor Removal and Installation (Fig. 16)
1. Disconnect hydraulic lines. Put caps or plugs on
fittings and hoses to prevent contamination. Tag hydrau-
lic lines for proper reassembly.
2. Loosen motor mount nuts.
3. Rotate motor clockwise so motor flanges clear studs
and pull motor out.
4. Reverse steps 1 - 3 to reinstall motor.
Figure 16
1. Motor mount nuts 2. Motor
Reel Motor Shaft Seal Replacement (Fig. 17)
1. Disconnect and reverse hydraulic lines on affected
motor (connect pressure line to outlet fitting on motor
and return line to inlet fitting on motor).
IMPORTANT: Make sure hydraulic lines are con-
nected properly after shaft seal is replaced.
2. Loosen motor mount nuts.
3. Rotate motor clockwise so motor flanges clear studs
and pull motor out.
4. Remove snap ring from motor.
5. Start the engine. DO NOT engage the mow pedal.
Back pressure in the hydraulic system will push shaft
seal out of motor. Stop the engine.
NOTE: Seal may also be removed by punching two
holes in face of seal 180
o
apart, installing metal screws
and pulling seal out by grasping the screws.
6. Disconnect hydraulic lines from motor.
7. Remove and discard shaft seal and spacer.
8. Install a new spacer on motor shaft.
9. Put seal protector on motor shaft or apply tape on the
shaft. Be careful to prevent the shaft spline from dam-
aging the new seal.
10. Apply “Loctite 515 Gasket Eliminator” or equivalent
to outside diameter of new seal.
11. Apply generous amount grease to inside diameter
of new shaft seal.
12. Use seal installation tool to install new shaft seal.
Make sure seal is installed square with the seal bore.
Figure 17
1. Seal protector
2. Seal installation tool
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