Idler Assembly
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1. RH side plate
2. Idler bearing
3. Flange nut
4. Bushing
5. Pivot hub
The right side plate assembly of the Flex 21 groomer in-
corporates the idler system for tensioning the groomer
drive belt. The idler system uses a spring to maintain
proper belt tension.
Removal
1. Remove groomer belt cover, drive belt, and drive
pulley from right side of mower (see Groomer Reel Re-
moval in this section).
2. Using Figures 16 and 17 as guides, remove idler
bracket, idler pulley and/or idler bearings for service as
needed.
Installation
1. Apply anti–seize lubricant to the pivot hub and idler
bracket pin.
2. Reassemble components using Figures 16 and 17
as guides.
NOTE: When properly installed, the idler pulley should
move freely from side to side on the idler bracket pin.
Groomer (Model 04201) (Rev. B)
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9
2
7
Anti–seize lubricant
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11
13
8
Figure 16
6. Idler bracket
7. Idler pulley
8. Idler spring
9. Retaining ring
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10. Retaining ring
11. Seal
12. Bearing
13. Retaining ring
3. Install drive pulley, drive belt, and belt cover to right
side of mower (see Groomer Reel Installation in this sec-
tion).
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Figure 17
1. RH side plate
2. Drive pulley
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11
Anti–seize
lubricant
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1
3
4
3. Idler bracket
4. Idler pulley w/bearings
Greensmaster Flex 21