Reel Assembly Service (Cutting Units With Painted Side Plates) - Toro Reelmaster 5410 Series Service Manual

Reel Assembly Service (cutting units with painted side plates)

Inspecting the Cutting Reel
Reelmaster ® 5410/5510/5610 Series
15216SL Rev C
g252592
1. Cutting reel
2. Threaded insert (RH thread)
3. Retaining ring
4. Grease seal
5. Bearing
1. Inspect reel bearings to insure that they spin freely and have minimal axial
play. The bearing balls must be free of deformation and scoring.
2. Inspect the reel shaft as follows. If reel damage is detected, replace reel.
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
3. Check the threaded inserts in the reel shaft for excessive wear or distortion.
Replace inserts if damage is evident.
A. The threaded inserts are installed with thread locking compound (Loctite
#243 or equivalent). One insert has LH threads and the other RH
threads. The insert with LH threads has an identification groove on the
flange face. A groove on the reel shaft identifies the reel end that has
LH threads; refer to.
B. To remove or install the threaded spline inserts, use correct spline insert
tool; refer to (page
C. To install the spline insert into the cutting reel, clean the threads of the
insert and cutting reel shaft. Apply Loctite #243 (or equivalent) to the
threads of the insert, thread the insert into the reel shaft and tighten the
insert from115 to 128 N∙m (85 to 95 ft-lb).
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6. Threaded insert (left-hand thread)
7. Retaining ring groove
8. Groove indicating LH threads
9. Bearing shoulder
10. Reel spider
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Cutting Unit: Service and Repairs