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Reelmaster 3550−D GroomerPage 8 − 11
Removal (Fig. 7)
1. Park machine on a clean and level surface, lower
cutting units completely to the ground, stop engine, en-
gage parking brake and remove key from the ignition
switch. If desired, remove cutting unit from machine
(see Traction Unit Operator’s Manual).
NOTE: If cutting unit is equipped with powered rear
roller brush, removal of roller brush components will be
necessary to remove groomer reel (see Roller Brush
(Optional) in Chapter 7 − Cutting Units in this manual).
2. Remove groomer plate assembly from groomer
drive side of cutting unit (see Groomer Plate Assembly
Removal in this section).
3. Carefully pull the groomer reel from the non−drive
side groomer plate assembly.
4. Inspect all seals, bushings and bearings in groomer
plate assemblies for wear or damage. Replace compon-
ents as needed (see Groomer Plate Assembly in this
section).
Installation (Fig. 7)
1. Position cutting unit on a level surface. If cutting unit
is attached to traction unit, make sure to stop engine, en-
gage parking brake and remove key from the ignition
switch.
2. Apply a light coating of grease to seal lips in groomer
plate assemblies.
3. Make sure that O−ring and excluder seals are in-
stalled on groomer shaft. The excluder seal outer lips
should be toward the groomer plate assemblies. Apply
a film of grease on seal outer lip.
4. Carefully slide the groomer reel into the non−drive
side groomer plate assembly taking care not to damage
seals in groomer plate assembly.
1. Groomer plate 2. Excluder seal
Figure 8
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5. Carefully install groomer plate assembly to groomer
reel and groomer drive side of cutting unit (see Groomer
Plate Assembly Installation in this section).
6. Check that excluder seals just touch groomer plate
assembly (Fig. 8). Reposition excluder seals on
groomer shaft if necessary.
7. Check groomer reel height and mower height−of−cut
settings. Adjust as needed.
8. Lubricate groomer bearings.
NOTE: After greasing groomer bearings, operate
groomer for 30 seconds, stop machine and wipe excess
grease from groomer shaft and seals.
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