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Troubleshooting

Groomer Reel Mechanical Problems

Problem
No rotation of the groomer reel.
The turf is damaged or has uneven
grooming.
Reelmaster 3550−D/3555−D/3575−D
Possible Causes
The groomer drive belt needs to be
adjusted.
Seized groomer reel or idler bear-
ing(s) in groomer side plate(s).
Broken or damaged idler spring.
The groomer drive belt is worn, bro-
ken or damaged.
Grooming depth is too deep.
The groomer reel blades are bent,
damaged or missing.
The groomer reel shaft is bent or
damaged.
Grooming depth is not equal on
both ends of groomer reel.
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Correction
Adjust groomer drive belt.
Identify and replace faulty bear-
ing(s).
Replace spring.
If the drive belt slips, it probably is
out of adjustment or worn.
Repair or replace drive belt if nec-
essary. A broken or worn belt could
be the result of improper belt rout-
ing or seized bearings in groomer
assembly.
Change grooming depth.
Repair or replace blades if neces-
sary.
Replace groomer reel shaft.
Adjust depth if necessary. Check
and adjust cutting unit set up (level
bedknife to reel, level rear roller to
reel, set height−of−cut, etc.).
Belt Driven Groomer