Toro Greensmaster 3120 Service Manual page 295

Servicing the Groomer Reel (continued)
Installing the Groomer Reel
Greensmaster 3120
17230SL Rev C
Note: New lock nuts have an insert to prevent the lock nut from
loosening. If a used lock nut is being installed, apply a medium strength
thread locker (Loctite #242 or equivalent) to the threads of the lock nut.
A. Install a lock nut on one end of the groomer reel shaft.
B. Install a single 12 mm (0.46 inch) spacer against the lock nut. Then,
place the first blade against the spacer installed.
Note: For standard 13 mm (1/2 inch) spacing, fit two 5.6 mm (0.22 inch)
spacers between each blade.
C. Install the remaining spacers and blades in an alternating manner making
sure that all blades are separated by one or more spacers.
D. When all the blades have been installed, install the second lock nut onto
the shaft. Center the blades and spacers on the shaft by adjusting the
lock nuts.
E. Use the flats provided on the groomer reel shaft to prevent the shaft from
rotating and tighten the second lock nut to 42 to 48 N∙m (31 to 35 ft-lb).
After tightening the lock nut, spacers should not be free to rotate and the
groomer blades should be centered on the shaft.
7. Install the groomer reel back onto the cutting unit; refer to
Groomer Reel (page
1. Make sure that all support plate bearings, bushings and seals are in good
condition and properly installed.
2. Install a new O-ring on the support plate end of the groomer reel shaft.
3. Apply a light coat of grease to the O-ring, the support plate end of the
groomer reel shaft and to the seal lip in the support plate.
4. Carefully fit the groomer reel into the support plate.
5. Install the groomer drive plate; refer to
8–17).
Installing the Drive Plate (page 8–14)
Page 8–17 Belt Driven Groomer (Optional): Service and Repairs
Installing the