Greasing the Groomer
Gears
Service Interval:
Yearly
1.
Remove the gearbox cover from the groomer
housing, ensuring that the groomer gear clutch
is engaged to remove spring force into the cover
(
).
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Figure 24
1.
Bolt
3.
Gasket
2.
Gearbox cover
2.
Clean out any excess grease from around the
cover and gears. Do not use liquid or spray
cleaners to prevent contamination of the grease
or compatibility issues with the seal.
3.
Pack the gears in 0.15 L (5 fl oz) of Mobil XHP
221 or equivalent grease.
4.
Check for tears in the gasket and replace it if
any are found. Clean the gasket sealing area
when installing the gasket to ensure sufficient
sealing of the gearcase.
5.
Replace the gearbox cover. Torque the bolts to
11 N·m (100 in-lb).
Inspecting the Blades
Inspect the grooming-reel blades frequently for
damage and wear. Straighten bent blades with a
pliers. Replace worn blades, and torque the locknuts
to 42 to 49 N·m (31 to 36 ft-lb). When inspecting the
blades, check to see that the right and left blade shaft
end nuts are tight.
Note:
If using spring steel blades, when one side of
the blades become worn, remove the grooming reel,
rotate it 180 degrees, and install it so that the unworn
side is facing the direction of rotation.
Note:
Because the groomer may introduce more
debris (i.e., dirt and sand) into the cutting unit than
what the reel would normally be exposed to, the
bedknife and main reel should be checked for wear
more frequently. This is especially important in sandy
soil and/or when the groomer is set for penetration.
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Figure 25
1.
Grooming blade
3.
Sharp edges
2.
Dull (rounded) edges
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