Jacobsen Eclipse 322, Repair Manual

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6-28 4222983 Second Edition
CUTTING UNITS
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6. Remove four socket-head screws (7) and adapter
plate (8).
7. Remove grease fitting (10).
8. Remove snap ring (9).
9. Remove four screws (4) and four nuts (2).
10. Remove reel bearing housing assembly (3) using
reel bearing housing puller (Jacobsen PN JAC5085).
11. Inspect the reel shaft (1) for wear or damage.
Replace reel if needed. (See “Reel Assembly” on
page 6-30.)
Installation Notes
• Install reel bearing housing assembly by reversing
the order of removal.
• Use bearing assembly tool (Jacobsen PN JAC5084)
to install reel bearing housing assembly onto the reel
shaft.
• Install new O-ring (6) and lubricate with grease that
meets or exceeds NLGI Grade 2 LB specifications.
• Inspect bearing (5) for wear or damage. Replace as
needed.
• Pack bearing (5) with grease that meets or exceeds
NLGI Grade 2 LB specifications before assembly.
12. Lubricate grease fitting (10) with grease that meets
or exceeds NLGI Grade 2 LB specifications. Clean
grease fittings before lubricating and apply grease to
the fittings with a hand grease gun only. Pump the
gun slowly until a slight amount of pressure is felt,
then stop—do not over-grease. Do not use
compressed air gun.
Disassembly and Assembly
See Figure 6-31.
Figure 6-31
Assembly Notes
• Install new grease seal (2).
• Inspect bearing cup and cone (1) for wear or
damage. Replace as needed.
• Pack bearing (1) with grease that meets or exceeds
NLGI Grade 2 LB specifications before assembly.
• Apply grease that meets or exceeds NLGI Grade 2
LB specifications to the lips of the grease seal (2).
Removal—Non-Drive Side
See Figures 6-32 and 6-33.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Remove cutting unit from mower. (See “Center
Cutting Unit” on page 6-24 or “Right and Left Cutting
Units” on page 6-25.)
3. Remove front roller. (See “Front Roller” on
page 6-31.).)
4. Remove grass shield. (See “Grass Shield” on
page 6-25.)
1 Bearing Cup and Cone 4 Reel Bearing Housing
2 Grease Seal 5 Grease Fitting
3 Vent Fitting
Required Tools or Equipment
Reel Bearing Housing Puller
(Jacobsen PN JAC5085)
TN0940
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4
1
2
3