Reelmaster 3550−D/3555−D/3575−D Universal GroomerPage 9 − 13
Installation (Fig. 5)
1. If shields, bearing or bushing was removed from idler
arm, install new components.
A. Press bushing into groomer plate until the bush-
ing is centered in the idler arm bore.
B. Press bearing into idler arm so that bearing con-
tact shoulder in idler arm bore and install bearing re-
taining ring.
C. Install bearing shields with flocked side of shield
toward bearing.
D. Verify idler arm orientation (LH or RH cutting unit)
and insert stub shaft through shields and bearing.
Using through hole in shaft to prevent shaft from ro-
tating, tighten flange nut from 27 to 33 ft−lb (37 to 45
N−m).
E. If collar was removed from idler arm, install collar
and tighten from 24 to 30 ft−lb (33 to 41 N−m).
2. Apply antisieze lubricant to the outside diameter of
the pivot hub (Fig. 6). Position idler arm over pivot hub.
3. Apply Loctite to two (2) socket head screws and se-
cure pivot hub and idler arm to cutting unit side plate.
4. Use a new cotter pin and install the cotter pin and cle-
vis pin securing the height adjustment rod to the front of
the idler arm.
5. Install hydraulic reel motor to cutting unit (see Hy-
draulic Reel Motor Installation in Chapter 7 − Cutting
Units in this manual).
1. Pivot hub
Figure 6
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Antiseize
Lubricant
Groomer
Universal
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