Reelmaster 3550--D/3555--D/3575--D
DPA Cutting Units
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IMPORTANT: To avoid grinding the reel, do not con-
tact the cutting edge of any blade with the pry bar as
this may damage the cutting edge and/or cause a
high blade.
B. Move the pry bar against the weld side of the reel
support plate closest to the spline insert being
tightened.
IMPORTANT: The splin e insert on the left end of the
cutting reel has left hand threads and the spline in -
sert on the right end of t he cutting reel has right
hand threads.
C. Rest the handle of the pry bar against the front
roller and tighten the spline insert closest to the pry
bar. The spline inserts are installed with thread lock-
ing compound (Loctite #243 or equivalent). Tighten
the spline insert from 85 to 95 ft--lb (115 to 128
N·m). Use correct spline insert tool ( see Special
Too l s) .
D. Positiontheprybarinthesamemanneronthe
opposite end of the reel and tighten the remaining
spline insert.
15.If counterweight was removed from cutting unit,
install new O--ring on counter weight. Secure counter
weight to cutting unit side plate with two (2) flange nuts.
Tor q ue s c re w s fr o m 27 to 33 ft-lbs (37 to 44 N--m).
16.Install cutting unit to the machine.