Clean all the grease out of the threaded hole where the
splined insert was.
Important:
The splined insert on the left hand
side of the cutting unit has left hand threads. The
splined insert, on the right hand side of the cutting
unit, has right hand threads.
Figure 22
1.
Splined insert
2.
Clean out these holes
20.
Install the new (longer) splined insert to the reel shaft
(
). Apply blue Loctite to the threads of
the insert prior to installation. Torque to 85-95 ft-lb
(115-129 N-m).
21.
On the
non-drive
side of the groomer assembly, slide
the groomer plate off the groomer shaft assembly
(
).
22.
Using a 3/8-16 tap, remove the paint in the outer
mounting holes in both the left and right side plates
(
).
23.
On the drive side of the cutting unit, mount the pivot
hub, the drive side groomer plate and the shim to the
cutting unit side plate with (2) 3/8 x 1 inch socket head
screws (
). Apply blue Loctite to the screw
threads prior to installation.
Important:
Make sure the O-ring is properly
positioned on the pivot hub (
).
Figure 23
1.
O-ring
Important:
Make sure the splined end of pivot
hub shaft fits into the splined insert.
Important:
Make sure the pivot hub mounting
surface is flush with the side plate on the cutting
unit. The shim must not be pinched between the
pivot hub and the side plate. The shim must be
able to pivot freely.
24.
Install the non-drive groomer plate onto the groomer
shaft (
). Be careful not to knock the seal
spring off.
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