Grooming Reel Mechanical Problems - Toro Greensmaster 3150 Service Manual

Grooming Reel Mechanical Problems

Problem
The grooming reel rotates when it is
in the raised, transport position.
No rotation of the grooming reel.
The turf is damaged or has uneven
grooming.
Greensmaster 3150
Possible Causes
The grooming reel should rotate
whenever the cutting reel is en-
gaged.
Seized grooming reel or idler bear-
ing(s) in groomer side plate(s).
Broken or damaged drive belt idler
spring.
The groomer drive belt is worn, bro-
ken or damaged.
The groomer is set too aggressive-
ly.
The grooming reel blades are bent,
damaged or missing.
The grooming reel shaft is bent or
damaged.
Grooming depth is not equal on
both ends of grooming reel.
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Correction
Normal operation.
Identify and replace faulty bear-
ing(s).
Replace idler spring.
If the belt slips, it probably is worn
and must be replaced.
Repair or replace belt if necessary.
A broken or worn belt could be the
result of improper belt routing or
seized bearings in groomer assem-
bly.
Refer to groomer Installation In-
structions for groomer set--up infor-
mation.
Repair or replace blades if neces-
sary.
Replace grooming 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.).
Groomer