Groomer Reel Mechanical Problems
Problem
Possible Causes
Correction
The groomer drive belt needs
to be adjusted.
Adjust the groomer drive belt.
Failed groomer idler
bearing(s) in the groomer
side plate(s).
Replace the bearing(s) that
are damaged.
Broken or damaged idler
spring.
Replace the spring.
The groomer drive belt is
worn, broken, or damaged.
If the drive belt slips, it
probably is out of adjustment
or worn.
Repair or replace the drive
belt if necessary. A broken
or worn belt could be the
result of improper belt routing
or seized bearings in the
groomer assembly.
Grooming depth is too deep.
Change the grooming depth.
Groomer drive pulley square
key is damaged or missing.
Replace the missing or
damaged square key.
No rotation of the groomer
reel.
Flange-head screw that
secures the groomer drive
pulley is loose or damaged.
Tighten the groomer
drive pulley with existing
flange-head screw. Replace
the screw, if threads are
damaged.
The groomer reel blades are
bent, damaged, or missing.
Repair or replace the blades,
if necessary.
The groomer reel shaft is bent
or damaged.
Replace the groomer reel
shaft.
The turf is damaged or has
uneven grooming.
Grooming depth is not equal
on both ends of the groomer
reel.
Adjust the depth if necessary.
Also, check and adjust the
cutting unit set up (level the
bedknife to the reel, level rear
roller to reel, set height-of-cut,
etc.).
Reelmaster
®
5410/5510/5610 Series
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Belt Driven Groomer (Optional): General Information
15216SL Rev C
Summary of Contents for Reelmaster 5510 Series
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