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Neary 555 Operator's Manual

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555
AUTO - INDEX
SPIN / RELIEF
REEL GRINDER
This book consists of two manuals:
The OPERATORS MANUAL which contains all the
information on operating and doing routine daily
maintenance on this equipment.
The ASSEMBLY and SERVICE MANUAL which is
used by the maintainence department to install the
equipment and to do all maintenance except routine
daily maintenance.
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  • Page 1 AUTO - INDEX SPIN / RELIEF REEL GRINDER This book consists of two manuals: The OPERATORS MANUAL which contains all the information on operating and doing routine daily maintenance on this equipment. The ASSEMBLY and SERVICE MANUAL which is used by the maintainence department to install the equipment and to do all maintenance except routine daily maintenance.
  • Page 2 We are committed to: Providing superior customer support, training, and service. Manufacturing the highest quality products at an unequaled value. Setting the industry standard by investing in technological product innovation. Manufacturing products specifically designed to maintain original equipment manufacturers' specifications. Interacting with and supporting all original equipment manufacturers.
  • Page 3 AUTO - INDEX SPIN / RELIEF REEL GRINDER Patent No. 5,321,912 6,010,394 & 6,290,581 OPERATORS MANUAL WARNING You must thoroughly read and understand this manual before operating the equipment, paying particular attention to the Warning & Safety instructions. 55021 (3-07)

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Awareness Symbols are inserted into this manual to alert you to possible Safety Hazards. Whenever you see these symbols, follow their instructions. The Warning Symbol identifies The Caution Symbol identifies special special instructions or procedures instructions or procedures which, if not which, if not correctly followed, strictly observed, could result in damage could result in personal injury.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER USE OF GRINDING WHEEL MAY CAUSE BREAKAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY. Grinding is a safe operation if the few basic rules listed below are followed. These rules are based on material contained in the ANSI B7.1 Safety Code for "Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels". For your safety, we suggest you benefit from the experience of others and follow these rules.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS This machine is intended for grinding the reel of reel type mower units ONLY. Any use other than this may cause personal injury and void the warranty. To assure the quality and safety of your machine and to maintain the warranty, you MUST use original equipment manufactures replacement parts and have any repair work done by a qualified professional.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Awareness Symbols are inserted in this manual to alert you to possible Safety Hazards. Whenever you see these symbols, heed their instructions. The Warning Symbol identifies The Caution Symbol identifies special special instructions or procedures instructions or procedures which , if not which, if not correctly followed, strictly observed, could result in damage could result in personal injury.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Grinder

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER SPECIFICATIONS Traversing Switches Solid state, non-contacting proximity switches. Overall Width 71" [181 cm] Overall Height 69" [175 cm] with door closed, 87" [221 cm] with door open Overall Depth 42" [107 cm]without workstation, 79" [201 cm] with optional workstation Weight 1450 lbs.
  • Page 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER (Continued) CONTROL PANEL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Review the following control panel component descriptions before proceeding with the instructions SYSTEM START SWITCH Powers all control panel systems. Pulls in the main magnetic starter. GRIND SELECTOR SWITCH Variable speed spin Switch must be up to perform spin grinding operations.
  • Page 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER (Continued) RELIEF TORQUE POTENTIOMETER DIAL Adjusts the Spin Drive Motor torque (the torque holding the reel blade to the relief finger) when Grind Selector Switch is set at variable Torque Relief. GUARD DORS MUST BE SHUT FOR SPIN DRIVE TO OPERATE.
  • Page 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER (Continued) FRONT AND REAR MOWER MOUNTING The mowing unit should be placed in the machine with the rear roller on the table and front roller held in the front tooling. The front tooling can be moved side to side along the tooling bar so they can be positioned as far apart as necessary to accommo- date all reel widths.
  • Page 12 There is a light on the sensor that lights up when the switch is activated. SPIN/RELIEF GRINDING HEAD The 555 is equipped with separate spin and relief grinding wheels. When the setup is done properly there will be only one set up for both cycles with Fig.
  • Page 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER (Continued) RELIEF ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Rotating the finger system around the gringing wheel will change the relief angle. By loosening the large ratchet FIXED FINGER INDEX STOP handle the finger system can be rotated to achieve the INDEX FINGER factory angles, or whatever angle you select.
  • Page 14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER (Continued) ALIGNMENT GAGE A properly ground reel should be cylindrical. All taper must be ground out of the reel. To ensure the reel will be ground correctly it MUST be aligned precisely prior to grinding. The digital alignment gage is used for accurate reel setup.

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PREPARE MOWING UNIT FOR SHARPENING When preparing a cutting unit for sharpening, follow the cutting unit manufacturers recommendations for proper maintenance. It is recommended that the reel to be sharpened is thoroughly cleaned. Remove wheels and bed bar, if possible, from the reel. All bedknives must be ground when reels are sharpened.
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) INSTALL REEL Move the reel to the approximate position having the rear roller on the tabletop, and front roller on the front roller Mounts. 30° angle or MAKE SURE THE GRINDING WHEEL IS LOW ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE REEL. YOU CAN LOWER THE GRINDING WHEEL BY TURNING THE HANDWHEELS COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
  • Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) ALIGN THE REEL NOTE: When measuring to the reel center shaft always make sure you are contacting an area free of dirt and grass. NOTE: The horizontal extension bracket is vertically adjustable so the digital gage can be positioned to avoid reel frame members, etc.
  • Page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) ALIGNMENT OF GRINDING SHAFT TO REEL To align the grinding shaft to the reel bring the shaft up so that the spin wheel is about ¼ inch [6 mm] from the reel blades. Move the spin wheel to one side of the reel and raise the grinding shaft until the wheel just touches the blade.
  • Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) ATTACHING THE VARIABLE SPEED SPIN DRIVE UNIT TO THE REEL The spin drive unit attaches to the end of the reel shaft or a drive system component. Consult the cutting unit manufacturer for proper spin drive placement and attachment.
  • Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) The coupler/drive assembly includes: RUBBER SLEEVE COUPLER: This is placed in the corresponding flange coupler already mounted in the spin drive shaft. See FIG. 14. DRIVE COUPLER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY: This is mounted to the rubber coupler. Note: If the Drive Coupler Adapter is removed, there is a short square drive shaft attached to the Adapter Sleeve.
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) TRAVERSE DRIVE RPM SETUP PROCEDURE FOR SPIN DRIVE RPM VERSUS TRANSVERSE SPEED The Traverse Speed potentiometer is adjustable from approximately 5 feet per minute [1.5 meters per minute] SPIN DRIVE RPM to 20 feet per minute (6 meters per minute). It is recommended to grind between 15 and 20 feet per SPIN DRIVE RPM IS VERY IMPORTANT IN minute (4 and 6 meters per minute).
  • Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) TAPER ADJUSTMENT SETUP CHART REEL WIDTH 0.005 0.033 0.029 0.025 0.023 0.021 0.019 0.017 0.016 0.015 0.010 0.066 0.058 0.051 0.045 0.041 0.038 0.035 0.032 0.030 0.015 0.100 0.086 0.076 0.068 0.062 0.056 0.052 0.048 0.045 0.020 0.133 0.115 0.102...
  • Page 23 WHEEL DRESSING If the grinding wheel becomes loaded with material it may be necessary to dress the wheel. The 555 is supplied with a diamond dresser. To use, place the dresser on the spin drive horizontal arm in the area where the wheel is to be dressed.
  • Page 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
  • Page 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
  • Page 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) RELIEF GRINDING CONTINUED Reset the Traverse Limit Proximity Switch so the grinding wheel clears the reel at both ends by approximately 1/16" [1.5 mm]. Set Grind Selector to variable torque relief. (NOTE: The Spin Drive Rotation switch must be in the OFF position when changing Grind Selector switch.) Set Spin Drive Rotation switch to rotate the reel into the stop finger, FIXED FINGER...
  • Page 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) RELIEF GRINDING CONTINUED Close and latch doors. Turn the Spin Drive motor on. NOTE: The spin drive will apply torque load against the fingers. Set the Relief Torque Potentiometer at approximately 15. NOTE: Free turning reels may need a lower value than 15.

  • Page 28: Reel Setup Chart

    REEL SETUP CHART...
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