Jacobsen Eclipse 322, Repair Manual

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CHASSIS
4222983 Second Edition 5-9
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Disassembly Notes
• Before disassembly, clean lift arm—removing all dirt
and debris.
• Inspect all bushings, link arms, lift arms, and reel
steering pivots for damage or wear. Remove
bushings only if replacement is required.
Assembly Notes
• Before assembly, verify that the bushings and mating
surfaces are free of burrs, dirt, and debris.
• Repair or replace the lift arms, link arms, or reel
steering pivots if necessary.
• Replace any bushings that are damaged or have
excessive wear.
• Apply ant-seize compound to key (1) prior to
assembly.
• Install shim washers (16) as required to remove
excess gap between left front lift arm (14), link arm
(10), and front reel steering pivot (17). Also install
shim washers (16) as required to remove excess gap
between right front lift arm (19), link arm (10), and
front reel steering pivot (17).
Center Lift Arm
Removal and Installation
See Figures 5-9 and 5-10.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Remove reel lift actuator. (See “Reel Lift Actuators”
on page 5-6.)
3. Remove reel leveling rod. (See “Reel Leveling Rod”
on page 6-23.)
Figure 5-9
NOTE
Label all wires before disconnecting to ensure correct
installation.
4. Cut cable ties (1).
5. Disconnect the reel drive motor wire connectors (7).
6. Remove spring (6).
7. Remove the lock pin (3) from the yoke shaft (5).
8. Pull the center lift arm (2) up and remove the reel
assembly (4).
Figure 5-10
9. Remove cotter pin (8) and flat washer (9).
10. Remove the center lift arm.
Installation Notes
• Pre-adjust the reel leveling rod before installation.
(See “Reel Leveling Rod Pre-Adjustment” on
page 6-22.)
• Install center lift arm by reversing the order of
removal.
• Use new cable ties to secure the wire connectors and
wire harnesses.
• Apply dielectric grease (Jacobsen part number
365422) to connections.
• Lubricate grease fittings.
Required Materials
Anti-Seize Compound
TN2410
7
3
4
1
5
2
6
TN2668
8 9