Jacobsen GP400 - 8.10 Reel Bearing TrueSet Reel; 2. Apply a medium strength grade of Loctite to nut (P), then thread nut onto the reel shaft until the nut is 1-27; 32” (46 mm) from the end of the reel shaft.; 3. Fill reel bearing housings with NLGI - Grade O grease after adjusting spring.; 8.10.1 Bedknife Adjuster Spring TrueSet Reel

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ADJUSTMENTS 8
8.10 REEL BEARING TRUESET™ REEL _____________________________________
Any radial play or excessive end play indicates bad bearings, a weak tension spring or a backed off nut.
1. Check bearing housing mounting hardware. Tighten or replace components as required. Carefully clean
threads with degreaser.
2. Apply a medium strength grade of Loctite to nut (P), then thread nut onto the reel shaft until the nut is 1-27/
32” (46 mm) from the end of the reel shaft.
3. Fill reel bearing housings with NLGI - Grade O grease after adjusting spring.
8.10.1 BEDKNIFE ADJUSTER SPRING TRUESET™ REEL_______________________
For proper operation, bedknife adjuster spring should be compressed to a dimension of 1-7/16 - 1-1/2 in.
(36.5-38 mm).
To adjust spring compression, loosen or tighten nut (R) to obtain a distance of 1-7/16 - 1-1/2 in. (36.5-38 mm).
After adjusting spring, check reel to bedknife adjustment.
P
P
1-27/32”
(46 mm)
R
1-7/16 to 1-1/2 in.
(36,5 - 38 mm)