Landoll 876 Series, Operator'S Manual

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3-7 REEL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
3-7.1 Loosely bolt center reel shank assembly
to frame in position shown in Figure 3-8 us-
ing 5/8-11 x 8 hex head cap screws and hex
lock nuts (See Figures 2-1 through 2-6 for
location on frame).
3-7.2 Loosely bolt in outer reel shank as-
semblies to main frame and wings in position
shown in Figure 3-8 using 5/8-11 x 6-1/2
hex head cap screw, 5/8-11 x 7-1/2 hex
head cap screw, u-bolt, and hex lock nuts.
Note position of bolt holes in Figure 3-8 and
attach reel shank mount plates as shown
(See Figures 2-1 through 2-6 for location
on frame).
3-7.3 Install bearing assembly and bearing
hangers on reel shaft so that the grease zerk
is at the rear of the machine and all lock col-
lars face the center of the machine.
3-7.4 Attach reel assembly to shanks using
5/8-11 x 2 hex head cap screws and hex
lock nuts.
IMPORTANT
DISTANCE BETWEEN REEL BLADE AND
SHANK SHOULD BE 1 INCH.
3-7.5 Reel bearings lock collars should be in-
stalled as described below:
a. Mate cam of collar with cam on the inner
race of the bearing.
b. Pressing collar lightly against inner ring, turn
the collar in the same direction of the reel ro-
tation. You will feel the collar tighten at this
point.
c. With a punch and hammer, strike the collar
four times. This will tighten the collar as tight
as necessary.
d. Lock the collar with the set screw.
CAUTION
WHEN WORKING WITH THE REELS
USE CARE BECAUSE THEY ROTATE
FREELY AND CAN CATCH AN ARM,
HAND, OR FOOT AND CAN CAUSE SE-
VERE INJURY.
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