REEL MOWER OPERATOR
’S MANUAL (RL205H/207H)
Evergreen Turf Equipment
, LLC • 1028 4
th
St. SW, Bldg. A
• Auburn, Washington 98001 • caltrimmer.com
4. REEL BLADE / BED KNIFE
Reel blades and bed knife edges are sharp. Wear
gloves when making any adjustments. Never stand in
front of the unit or attempt any adjustments while the
engine is running. Remove the reel drive chain
before making any
adjustments.
If you are unable to
properly adjust these,
consult your dealer
before proceeding.
Reel mowers, unlike rotary mowers, use a scissors
action to cut grass. The grass is cut as it passes between
the edges of the reel blade and the bed knife located on
the bottom of the mower frame.
This function of the mower is pre-set at the factory, but
based on the type of grass and other factors, further
adjustment may be necessary. As the blade reel and bed
knife wear, additional adjustment will be required.
The clearance between the reel and the bed knife is
controlled by two adjusters on the topside of the mower.
The adjusters raise and lower each side of the bed knife
in relation to the reel, increasing or decreasing the
clearance and should be moved as evenly as possible.
Turning the adjuster
clockwise reduces
the clearance
between the bed knife and reel blade, while turning it
counter-clockwise increases
the clearance. When
properly adjusted, there should be slight contact between
the reel blade and bed knife across the full width.
With the unit tipped back slightly and secured in place,
the blade /bed knife contact can be checked by manually
rotating the blade forward and use a narrow strip of
paper to check the cutting action.
NOTE: Excessive contact will cause overheating and
damage to the parts.
Insufficient contact will not allow
for the grass to be cut. Any excessive noise means that
the adjustment is too tight. It is not recommended that
the reel be engaged for extended periods of time when
not cutting grass as the moisture provides a level of
lubrication to the cutting surfaces while in use.
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are available from Authorized
California Trimmer Dealers. Parts manuals, service
manuals and videos are available at our website:
http://caltrimmer.com
IMPORTANT:
Never use parts or accessories not
supplied by California Trimmer as they may cause
diminished performance or unforeseen safety hazards.
