8
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
CAUTION
ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MACHINE MAINTENANCE WORK.
NOTE
CARRY OUT THE PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE REELS. FOR CONVEINIENCE PLACE THE REEL ON A BENCH
WHN WORKING ON IT.
REPLACING BLADES
THATCH REMOVAL REEL
reference ARR5/TR
THATCH CONTROL REEL
reference ARR5/TCR
Remove the washer and split pin at the end of the reel (opposite end to which the bearing is fitted) and strip off the knives and
rubber spacers. Replace the knives making sure that you follow the original spiral pattern, which is shown on the drawing.
Replace the washer and split pin. You will find it necessary to compress the assembly in order to replace the split pin. Use the
compression tool supplied with the machine. Replace the reel, reversing the procedure for removal.
It is not advisable to fit a few new knives. Always replace with a full set of new knives. On the thatch control reel
ONLY
, it is
possible to maintain even wear on the blades by removing the reel and replacing the blades in the reverse position on the
shaft.
ADJUSTING BELT TENSION
The ground wheel drive belt tension is adjusted by slackening the lock nuts on the cable adjuster, turning and then re-locking
adjuster under guard.
The reel drive belt tension is adjusted by slackening the lock nut on the barrel of the pull rod. Remove split pin, turn rod to
desired position. Replace split pin and tighten lock nut.
A
B
A = Split Pin
B = Lock Nut
FRONT ROLLER ADJUSTMENT
An adjustment pivot nut is fitted at one side of the front roller
frame assembly. This has been factory set, during assembly and
should not require further adjustment. However, if the machine
has been dismantled for maintenance purposes or mishandled at
any time, the front roller can be adjusted by placing the machine
on a level surface, with the tine reel removed and rotating the
pivot nut. The front roller is aligned correctly with the rear ground
wheels when all three are resting on the surface.
SP20008_REV3
MAY 2018
