and re-position the reel under the Verticutter.
13. Securely bolt the blade reel in place.
14. Tighten the bearing (5025) back onto the shaft (0976) and refit the
lower pulley (5128), checking the alignment with the top pulley
(5140) to keep the drive belts (5164) in line.
15. Re-fit the and Re-tension the drive belts as per
6.1
16. Re-fit belt covers.
6.2.2 Belt Replacement
Note :Most of the stretch that belts experience takes place in the first few
hours under load conditions after they have been first installed. After fitting
new belts it is advisable that the tension be checked regularly in the first
few hours of operation and re-tensioned as required.
Drive belts
1. Remove belt covers (0984 & 0985).
2. Slacken idler arm adjuster (0424) to remove all tension on the drive
belts (5164).
3. Remove belts from the pulleys (5128 & 5140).
4. Fit new belts.
5. Adjust tension on the idler arm adjuster as per
6.1
6. Re-fit belt covers.
6.3 Gearbox & P.T.O. Shaft
The gearbox (5134) should not require servicing. Annual checking of the
oil level and oil quality should be all that is required. If topping up is
required then use Gear Oil SAE 80W90.
The P.T.O. Shaft comes with its own set of instructions included with this
manual. Follow all maintenance procedures as outlined in these
instructions to maintain your P.T.O. Shaft in good condition.