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AUTO - INDEX
REEL MOWER GRINDER
Patent No. 9,776,297
6,290,581 & 6,685,544
OPERATOR'S
You must thoroughly read and understand all manuals before operating the equipment, paying
particular attention to the Warning & Safety instructions.
Setting the Standard with the
World's Most Valued Grinders
6181SRI
SPIN / RELIEF
MANUAL
LLC
618301 (9-17)

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  • Page 1 Setting the Standard with the World’s Most Valued Grinders 6181SRI AUTO - INDEX SPIN / RELIEF REEL MOWER GRINDER Patent No. 9,776,297 6,290,581 & 6,685,544 OPERATOR'S MANUAL You must thoroughly read and understand all manuals before operating the equipment, paying particular attention to the Warning &...

  • Page 2: Safety Message

    IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE This manual will cover the installation and operation of this Reel Mower Grinder, there is an additional manual that addresses the service of this equipment. As manufacturers of reel grinders, we want to confirm to you, our customers, our concern for safety. We also want to remind you about the simple, basic, and common sense rules of safety when using a reel grinder.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Message ......................2 Safety Instructions ....................3-9 Machine Installation and Wiring Information ............10-13 Getting to Know your Grinder .................. 14-20 Operating Instructions ....................21-44 Maintenance & Lubrication ..................45-48 Setup Chart ....................... 49 Read this manual before operating this equipment. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all adjustments and operating procedures before attempting to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4 Adjustable Reel Clamping Mechanisms for ease of installation. One chain vise grips included to secure any size roller. Positive Vertical and Horizontal Reel Adjustments for fast alignment of the reel in the machine. Dial Indicator Setup Gauge to align reels with accuracy up to .001".

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO VOID INJURY, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY ITEMS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THIS MANUAL AND NEED ASSISTANCE, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. 1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 13.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER USE OF GRINDING WHEEL MAY CAUSE BREAKAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY. GRINDING IS A SAFE OPERATION IF THE FEW BASIC RULES LISTED BELOW ARE FOLLOWED. THESE RULES ARE BASED ON MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE ANSI B7.1 SAFETY CODE FOR "USE, CARE AND PROTECTION OF ABRASIVE WHEELS".
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE OR SERVICE YOUR WINCH! FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE! 1. Maximum lifting capacity is 400 pounds (180 kg.) in 14.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY DECALS - LOCATION. If any decals are damaged, replace them immediately! See next page for explanation of symbols and decals. PATENT FIG. 2 FIG. 1 NEXT TO TRAVERSE BELT PULLEYS. FIG. 4 FIG. 3...
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND AND LOCATE ALL DECALS ON THIS MACHINE BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. Keep visitors at a safe distance away from Sharp object in the vicinity which the equipment. may cause injury. Keep hands clear of sharp edges! Power cord may be a trip hazard.

  • Page 10: Machine Installation And Wiring Information

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACK CARTONS Remove the wood board structure and plastic wrap around the unit. Remove the two (2) boxes (carton assembly and set up gauge box) , and the boom assembly and place aside. If any problems occur, refer to the shipping and receiving instruction that were attached to the front of the machine.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING FLOOR BOLTS After the machine is positioned, adjust the bolts in the front leg tubes. Toward the front of each leg tube there is a bolt. This bolt is used to remove any rocking or tipping of the machine caused by an uneven floor. See FIG.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS POWER INSTALLATION If the machine does not have a Plug on the end of the Main power cord, a PLUG or CONNECTOR that complies to the local laws and regulations should be installed by a qualified electrician. The plug is classified as a Catagory 0 Main Disconnect.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 120 Volt Model Only. Plug the control box power cord into a 120 VAC 15A standard 120V AC 15-amp grounded receptacle. See FIG. 9. STANDARD PLUG FOR WHEN INSTALLING THE GRINDER, THE FOLLOWING NORTH AMERICA. GUIDELINES SHOULD BE USED TO ESTABLISH THE WIRE SIZE BETWEEN THE POWER PLANEL IN YOUR BUILDING AND THE GRINDER RECEPTALE.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Grinder

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER CONTROL PANEL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Review the following control panel component descriptions before proceeding with the instructions FIG. 11 SYSTEM START PUSHBUTTON The green pushbutton is the system start switch. Pushing it will engage the magnetic starter and power the control panel.
  • Page 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER PUSH-PULL EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON Push in to cut all power to the control panel functions. This removes power from all motors, including the grinding motor, traverse motor, spin motor, etc. To restore power, pull up on button and press the Start button. SPIN MOTOR SWITCH On / Off Turn the Spin Motor on and off.
  • Page 16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER OVERHEAD MOWER CLAMP ASSEMBLY HOLDING FIXTURE CLAMP KNOB Each overhead mower clamp assembly consists of two rectangular bar clamps (top and bottom), which also contain the adjustable holding fixtures. These clamps will be positioned on the overhead square bar as shown in FIG.12.
  • Page 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER CENTER MOUNTING BRACKETS The centers mounting brackets consist of a stationary center bracket and an adjustable center bracket. The stationary bracket will normally be used on the left hand side of the mounting bar when facing the reel loading position.
  • Page 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER TRAVERSE ACTUATOR RELEASE The belt that drives the grinding carriage left and right can be released to allow manual movement of the grinding carriage. The Traverse Engagement Lever is located at the front of the carriage to the left of the infeed handwheel.
  • Page 19 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER GRINDING WHEEL AND GUARD FOR SPIN GRINDING Spin grinding requires a 1.00" wide [25.4 mm] grinding wheel and the flat grinding wheel guard. See FIG. 21. GRINDING WHEEL AND FINGER - GUARD FIG. 21 ASSEMBLY FOR RELIEF GRINDING Relief grinding requires a 3/8"...
  • Page 20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER DIAL INDICATOR SET UP FIXTURE The dial indicator set up fixture is used to align the reel to grinding head prior to grinding. The set up fixture is designed to be quickly mounted into position and/or quickly removed. The set up fixture is mounted to the front left corner of the grinding head assembly as shown in FIG.

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PREPARE MOWER FOR SHARPENING Preparation of the mowing unit prior to sharpening. It is recommended that the mowing unit to be sharpened is thoroughly cleaned. Remove wheels and bed bar, if possible from the reel. For best results the Bedknive should be sharpened whenever the reel is sharpened.
  • Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INITIAL SET UP OF SUPPORTS (CONTINUED) initial set up of roller SUPPORTS The roller support brackets should be placed facing up with the V-ribs 1 to 2" narrower than the width of the rear roller with the offset either forward or back, depending on mowing unit requirements.
  • Page 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIFTING MOWING UNIT INTO POSITION WHEN USING THE ROLLER SUPPORTS Position the mowing unit behind the grinder on the floor so the front of the mower faces the front of the machine. Hook the reel elevator spreader bar onto the mowing unit.
  • Page 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIFTING MOWING UNIT INTO POSITION WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL PULL GANG MOUNTING BRACKETS Position the mowing unit as described on the previous page using the roller supports. See FIG. 34. Slowly raise the mowing unit. When the hub of the reel has been raised above the top of the V-bracket, slowly position the left side of the reel into the bracket and lower until you make contact with the bracket.
  • Page 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIFTING MOWING UNIT INTO POSITION WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL PULL GANG MOUNTING BRACKETS (CONTINUED) There are two (2) roller supports that are mounted to the square mounting bar so that the "V" faces the back of the machine as pictured in FIG. 36A. The pull gang brackets come with four (4) long set screws which should be installed on the roller FIG.
  • Page 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHING THE OVERHEAD CLAMPING ARMS Your grinder is supplied with two clamp rods and two OVERHEAD CLAMPS mower clamps. Determine which clamp arms to use in your grinding application. You have two choices; First, the large mower clamps which are primarily attached to the front rollers.
  • Page 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DIAL INDICATOR SET UP FIXTURE The dial indicator set up fixture is designed to be quickly mounted into position and/or quickly removed. The fixture is mounted to the front left corner of the ATTACH grinding head assembly as shown in FIG. 41. FIXTURE WITH THIS When the fixture is not in use, it is quickly removed...
  • Page 28 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALIGNMENT ROD ALIGNING REELS IN THE VERTICAL PARALLELISM PLANE 1. Move the grinding head assembly until the set up fixture is approximately 1" from the TOP OF CARRIER SHAFT VERTICAL right side of the reel. Lock the Knob A within approximately 1/8"...
  • Page 29 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VERTICAL ALIGNMENT (CONTINUED) 7. Take note of the vertical adjusting knob so you know from where you are starting. See FIG. 49. Now turn the vertical adjusting handwheel an additional 1/2 revolution. This 1/2 revolution is to compensate for the fact that as you adjust the left side, the right side is also moving at a proportioned amount.
  • Page 30 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALIGNING REELS IN THE HORIZONTAL PARALLELISM HORIZONTAL INSIDE PARALLELISM THIS IS A CRITICAL SET UP AND CARE REEL OF SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN MAKING THESE ALIGNMENT ROD SHAFT ADJUSTMENTS. IF REEL IS OUT OF POSITION IN THE HORIZONTAL PLANE, IT WILL BE GROUND CONE SHAPED.
  • Page 31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALIGNING REELS IN THE HORIZONTAL PARALLELISM VERTICAL (CONTINUED) ADJUSTMENT KNOB 6. To adjust reel position first determine the direction the reel has to move for alignment. The direction that the reel will have to be moved can be determined by pulling back on the dial indicator stop bar and if the dial moves back to the "0"...
  • Page 32 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING REEL FOR CONE SHAPE, REEL ROUNDNESS, AND STRAIGHTNESS OF REEL OUTSIDE DIAMETER. BEFORE GRINDING-- A.Before storing the set up gauge, it is very effective to use it to check the ungrounded reel to determine the amount the reel is conical in shape CONE SHAPE CYLINDER SHAPE and which end has the larger diameter.
  • Page 33 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHING THE VARIABLE SPEED SPIN DRIVE UNIT TO THE REEL The spin drive unit attaches to the end of the reel shaft or a drive system component. Consult the cutting unit manual for proper spin drive placement and attachment. Determine which side to mount the spin drive.
  • Page 34 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: There are three drive adapters that are DRIVE COUPLER ADAPTER SLEEVE ASSEMBLY included with the machine. If one of these adapters does not work or the reel has a threaded shaft then refer to the Reel Drive Adapter information on the next page.
  • Page 35 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REEL DRIVE ADAPTERS This grinder is equipped with an adapter that transfers the rotation from the spin drive gear box coupling to a 1/2"male square. To operate the grinder you need an adapter from this 1/2" male square to the reel shaft. Three adapters are included with this grinder.
  • Page 36 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RECOMENDATION FOR SPIN DRIVE RPM AND TRANSVERSE SPEED WHEN GRINDING SPIN DRIVE RPM SPIN DRIVE RPM IS VERY IMPORTANT IN ACHIEVING A QUALITY GRIND. USE CARE IN ESTABLISHING THE SPIN DRIVE RPM, PER THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. Generally, the Spin Drive RPM will be between 180 RPM (45%) and 380 RPM (100%).
  • Page 37 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GRINDING REEL INTO A TRUE CYLINDER BY SPIN GRINDING 1. This grinder is equiped with two grinding wheels and two grinding wheel guards. Prior to spin grinding install or verify installation of the 1" (25 MM) wide grinding wheel and the spin wheel guard which has no fingers attached.
  • Page 38 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GRINDING REEL INTO A TRUE CYLINDER BY SPIN GRINDING (CONTINUED) 5. Move the grinding wheel to the right until the wheel has cleared the reel by approximately ¼ inch [6 mm] (if clearance to the frame allows). Turn the Traverse speed potentiemeter to zero.
  • Page 39 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GRINDING REEL INTO A TRUE CYLINDER BY SPIN GRINDING (CONTINUED) 10. Set traverse speed knob to approximately 12, then turn on the traverse switch and begin grinding. If reel is in bad condition, traverse slower as more material can be removed.
  • Page 40 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REEL SPIRAL OR HELIX FIXED RELIEF MOVEABLE INDEXING FINGER FINGER RELIEF GRINDING TO COMPLETE THE REEL GRINDING PROCESS 1. This grinder is equipped with two grinding wheels and two grinding wheel guards. Prior to relief grinding install or verify installation of the 3/8" (9.5 MM) wide grinding wheel and the relief wheel guard which has the relief and index fingers attached.
  • Page 41 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REEL SPIRAL (CONTINUED) 5. Loosen the two (2) vertical adjustment lock handles on the carriage base. Use the vertical adjustment handwheel to raise the grinding head up approximately seven (7) turns so the reel blade can rest on the reel guide finger. It will be necessary to infeed the grinding wheel to accomplish this.
  • Page 42 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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  • Page 44 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS K.Turn the Torque Potentiometer to zero. Turn on the Spin motor. NOTE: The spin drive will apply torque load against the fingers. Slowly turn the Relief Torque Potentiometer up to approximately 15. NOTE: Free turning reels may need a lower value than 15. Stiff reels or reels with a drive train may need a higher torque than 15.

  • Page 45: Maintenance & Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION DAILY MAINTENANCE BY THE OPERATOR • Clean the grinder by wiping it off. • Remove all grinding grit from the grinding head and traverse rail areas. • Inspect the grinder for loose fasteners or components and tighten. Contact your company's Maintenance Department if damaged or defective parts are found.
  • Page 46 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION LUBRICATION OF LINEAR BEARINGS Step 1--Thoroughly clean all shafts. Step 2--Flood spray the shafts with a spray lubricant (do not use a teflon based lubricant) until the lubricant is dripping off the shafts. Then run the carriage back and forth through its range of travel.
  • Page 47 STORAGE PROCEDURE It is important to follow the procedures below when placing your grinding in storage for an extended period of time. Proper care will help maintain the working functions of the grinder and decrease maintenance and problems that occur when storing the grinder. BEFORE STORING THE GRINDER: -Clean the machine thoroughly.
  • Page 48 MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES FOR POLYCARBONATE WINDOWS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE GASOLINE Adherence to regular and proper cleaning procedures is recommended to preserve appearance and performance. Washing to Minimize Scratching Wash polycarbonate windows with a mild dish washing liquid detergent and lukewarm water, using a clean soft sponge or a soft cloth.

  • Page 49: Setup Chart

    REEL SETUP CHART...