CUTTING UNITS
673831-Rev A 8-21
8
Reel Bearing Pre-Load Adjustment
See Figures 8-10
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Back the bedknife away from reel. (See
“Bedknife-to-Reel Clearance Adjustment” on
page 8-18.)
Figure 8-10
3. Remove two screws (1), two lock washers (2), and
counterweight (3).
4. Remove screw (4), lock washer (5), washer (6), and
spacer (7).
5. Tighten adjuster nut (8) until the spring (9) is
completely collapsed, then back the nut out 2–3
turns, or until there is 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) side-to-side
movement of the reel.
6. Install spacer (7), washer (6), lock washer (5), and
screw (4).
7. Install counterweight (3), two lock washers (2), and
two screws (1).
8. Adjust bedknife-to-reel clearance. (See
“Bedknife-to-Reel Clearance Adjustment” on
page 8-18.)