Removing the Bedbar (continued)
4. Tip the cutting unit to expose the bedknife. Support the rear of the cutting
unit; refer to
Supporting the Cutting Unit when Servicing (page 7–2)
.
5. Loosen the locknuts (item 9 in
) on the end of each bedbar
adjuster assembly until the washer is loose.
6. Loosen the locknuts (item 17 in
) on each bedbar pivot bolt.
7. Remove the 2 bedbar pivot bolts, 4 metal washers, and 4 plastic washers
from the cutting unit side plates.
CAUTION
Contact with the reel, bedknife, or other cutting unit parts can result
in personal injury.
Use heavy gloves when handling the bedbar.
8. Remove the bedbar assembly from the cutting unit.
9. Inspect the nylon bushings (item 15 in
) and rubber bushings
in side plates for wear or damage. Remove the bushings and replace if
necessary.
Installing the Bedbar
1. If the rubber bushing was removed from either cutting unit side plate, apply
grease to the outside surface of new bushing and install into the side plate.
The bushing should flush with the inside of the side plate.
2. If removed, install the nylon bushings (item 15 in
) with flange
facing outward. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the inside of flange bushing.
3. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the bedbar threads and the shoulder area of
each bedbar pivot bolt.
IMPORTANT
When installing the washers (items 7 and 6 in
), ensure
that the plastic washers are positioned on either side of the cutting
unit side plate (
).
4. Slide a metal washer (item 6 in
) and then a plastic washer onto
each bedbar pivot bolt.
CAUTION
Contact with the reel, bedknife or other cutting unit parts can result
in personal injury.
Use heavy gloves when handling the bedbar.
Greensmaster
®
eFlex 1800, 2100 and 2120
Page 7–11
Cutting Unit: Service and Repairs
12189SL Rev E