
Note:
Use the yellow adapter on the right side
of the machine; use the green adapter on the
left side of the machine. Discard the unused reel
adapter included in the kit.
Note:
Restrain the groomer shaft with the
adapter wrench tool (Part No. 137-0921, sold
separately) on the wrench flats on the back side
of the groomer drive box (
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Figure 7
Right side shown
1.
Wrench flats (1-3/8 inches)
3.
Adapter wrench (Part No.
137-0921)
2.
Hex socket (reel adapter)
3.
Secure the weight bracket to the reel using 2
hex-socket, button-head bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inch)
as shown in
.
Note:
Attach the weight bracket to the side of
the reel where you intend to mount the groomer
drive box.
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Figure 8
Left side shown
1.
Weight bracket
4.
Thread-locking compound
2.
Hex-socket, button-head
bolt—3/8 x 3/4 inch (2)
5.
Hex-head (Torque to 135
to 150 N∙m (100 to 110
ft-lb))
3.
Groomer drive box (left
drive shown)
4.
Apply medium-strength thread-locking
compound (such as Blue Loctite® 243) to the
threads of the internal reel shaft (
5.
Attach the groomer drive box to the reel shaft
(
) using the hex-head on the groomer
drive box.
Important:
The reel threads on the left side
of the cutting unit are left-handed, and the
reel threads on the right side of the cutting
unit are right-handed.
6.
Restrain the reel for installation; refer to
Restraining the Reel for Installing Threaded
Inserts (page 19)
.
7.
Torque the hex-head to 135 to 150 N∙m (100 to
110 ft-lb).
Important:
You must use a 6-point socket
with heavy wall.
Important:
Do not use an impact wrench for
this step.
Important:
Allow the thread-locking
compound to cure for 15 minutes before
continuing the procedure.
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