Toro Greensmaster eFlex 1800 Service Manual page 246

Disassembling the Cutting Unit (continued)
Inspecting the Cutting Unit
Assembling the Cutting Unit
Cutting Unit: Service and Repairs
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1. Right-hand threads
1. Remove the bearing lock screw (item 4 in
from the cutting unit. The reel driveshaft has left-hand threads and is in the
end of the reel shaft identified with a groove (item 3 in
just inside of the reel spider.
2. Slide the bearings (item 3 in
3. For assembly purposes, note the orientation of the flocked seals (item 2 in
Figure 179). Remove the seals from the reel shaft.
1. Inspect the reel bearings to ensure that they spin freely and have minimal
axial play.
2. Inspect the reel shaft as follows. If reel damage is detected, replace the
cutting unit.
A. Check the reel shaft for bending and distortion by placing the shaft ends
in V-blocks.
B. Check the reel blades for bending or cracking.
C. Check the service limit of the reel diameter; refer to
for Grinding (page
D. Check the threads in the ends of the reel shaft.
3. Check the woodruff key slot and hex drive on the reel driveshaft (item 5 in
Figure 179) for excessive wear or distortion. Replace the driveshaft if there
is any damage.
1. If the bearings and/or flocked seals were removed from the reel shaft, discard
and replace the components that were removed.
The flocked seal should be installed so that the flocked side of the
seal is toward the bearing location.
2. Press the flocked seals onto the reel shaft with the flocked side orientated
toward the bearing location. The seal should be perpendicular to the reel
shaft after installation.
3. Slide the bearings fully onto the reel shaft. The bearings should bottom on
the reel shaft shoulder.
Figure 180
2. Left-hand threads
Figure
Figure 179) from the reel driveshaft.
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IMPORTANT
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3. Groove
179) and reel driveshaft
Figure 180) that is
Preparing the Reel
Greensmaster ® eFlex 1800, 2100 and 2120
12189SL Rev E