Textron JACOBSEN GP400, Technical/Repair Manual

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CUTTING UNITS
4252490-Rev A 8-19
8
Reel Bearing Pre-Load Adjustment
See Figures 8-6 through 8-10.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Back bedknife away from reel. (See
“Bedknife-to-Reel Clearance Adjustment” on
page 8-17.)
Figure 8-6
3. Remove two screws (1), two lock washers (2), and
counterweight (3).
Figure 8-7
4. Remove screw (6), lock washer (7), washer (5), and
spacer (4).
Figure 8-8
5. Tighten adjuster nut (8) until the spring (9) is
completely collapsed, then back the nut out two or
three turns, or until there is 0.040 in. (1.0 mm)
side-to-side movement of the reel.
TN3749
1 2
1
3
2
TN2653
4
6
5
7
TN2652
9
8