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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
633
AUTO - INDEX
SPIN / RELIEF
REEL GRINDER
THIS BOOK CONSISTS OF TWO MANUALS:
The OPERATOR'S MANUAL, which contains all the
information to install, operate, and perform daily
maintenance on this equipment.
The SERVICE MANUAL, which is used by the
maintenance department to do all maintenance,
except routine daily maintenance.

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  • Page 1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS AUTO - INDEX SPIN / RELIEF REEL GRINDER THIS BOOK CONSISTS OF TWO MANUALS: The OPERATOR'S MANUAL, which contains all the information to install, operate, and perform daily maintenance on this equipment. The SERVICE MANUAL, which is used by the maintenance department to do all maintenance, except routine daily maintenance.
  • Page 2 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS We are committed to: Providing superior customer support, training, and service. Manufacturing the highest quality products at an unequaled value. Setting the industry standard by investing in technological product innovation. Manufacturing products specifically designed to maintain original equipment manufacturers' specifications. Interacting with and supporting all original equipment manufacturers.
  • Page 3 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS AUTO - INDEX SPIN / RELIEF REEL MOWER GRINDER Patent No. 5,321,912 6,010,394 & 6,290,581 6,685,544 & 6,699,103 Additional Patents Pending OPERATOR'S MANUAL YOU MUST THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL MANUALS BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Message

    ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE This manual covers the installation and operation of this reel grinder. There is an additional Service Manual that addresses the service of this equipment. As manufacturers of reel grinders, we want to confirm to you, our concern for safety.
  • Page 5 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Message..............................4 Safety Instructions............................5-11 Machine Installation and Wiring Information ....................12-15 Getting to Know your Grinder ........................16-17 Operating Instructions..........................18-38 Keep this manual handy for quick 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 6: Specifications

    ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS FIG. 1 SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING CONDITIONS: THIS MACHINE IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: ....+5°C/ 40°F to +40°C/ 100°F RELATIVE HUMIDITY: ...... 50% Relative Humidity, +40°C / 100°F. Higher Relative Humidity may be allowed at lower temperatures. (There must not be condensation present). ALTITUDE: ........

  • Page 7: Daily Inspection

    ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS LOW VOLTAGE RELAY The grinder is equipped with a high-low voltage monitor which is factory preset at 100-140 V ac. If the voltage inside the control panel falls outside of the range of 100-140 V ac under load, the relay will open and trip out the magnetic starter.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID 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 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL 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". For your safety, we suggest you benefit from the experience of others and carefully follow these rules.

  • Page 10: Safety Decals - Location

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY DECALS - LOCATION. IF ANY DECALS ARE DAMAGED, REPLACE THEM IMMEDIATELY! See next page for explanation of symbols and decals.
  • Page 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND AND LOCATE ALL DECALS ON THIS MACHINE BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. Power cord may be a trip hazard. Secure Keep visitors at a safe distance away from the power cord in a manner that removes the equipment.

  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS REMOVE GRINDER FROM WOOD PALLET To remove the grinder from the wood pallet, unbolt the brackets that hold the frame to the wood pallet. Use a forklift to lift the machine from the pallet. THE UNIT WEIGHS 1450 LBS. [658 KG]. USE POWER EQUIPMENT TO LIFT THE UNIT.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS LIFTING LOCATION A forklift or pallet jack can be used to move or position this equipment. The forklift must have forks that are a minimum of 48" [122cm] long. When using a forklift lift in the center of the machine and be sure the forks extend all the way from the front to the back of the machine.

  • Page 14: Important Grounding Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL 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 CATEGORY 0 MAIN DISCONNECT. DO NOT WIRE THIS MACHINE DIRECTLY TO A POWER SOURCE WITHOUT A PLUG OR CONNECTOR UNLESS A DEVICE THAT MEETS THIS CATEGORY 0 MAIN DISCONNECT REQUIREMENT IS USED TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE MACHINE.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 120 VOLT MODEL ONLY. Plug the control box power cord into a standard 120 V ac 20-amp, grounded receptacle. See FIG. 7. When installing the grinder, the following guidelines should be used to establish the wire size between the power panel in your building and the grinder receptacle.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Grinder

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS SYSTEMS 3. FRONT CLAMP WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTER 1. ACCU-POSITIONING GAUGE AND CYLINDER STOP 4. SPIN DRIVE 2. ACCU-REEL SELECTOR 5. CONTROL 1. ACCU-POSITIONING GAUGE AND CYLINDER STOP- Used in conjunction with the Control to position the cutting unit vertically and horizontally into the grinder.
  • Page 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS 3. TRAVERSE SPEED KNOB 4. POWER SWITCH/FUSES 6. SPIN SPEED KNOB 5. TORQUE SPEED KNOB 2. START/RESET BUTTON 1. EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON OR E-STOP 1. EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON or E-STOP Push to remove all power to motor. To restore power, pull up out and press the START/RESET SWITCH. 2.

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: PLACING THE CUTTING UNIT PREPARE CUTTING UNIT FOR SHARPENING 1. Follow the cutting unit manufacturers' recommendations for proper maintenance when preparing the cutting unit for sharpening. 2. The reel to be sharpened should be thoroughly cleaned. 3.

  • Page 19: Lifting Options

    OPERATION-WINCH ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS LIFTING OPTIONS LIFTING A REEL INTO POSITION OPTIONAL BOOM WITH ELECTRIC WINCH 1. Position the reel on the floor so the front of the mower faces in the same direction as the front of the machine. 2. Hook the winch spreader bar onto the reel. The clamps on the spreader bar should be spaced evenly along the mower so the clamps do not slide as the mower is being raised.
  • Page 20 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Read carefully before attempting to operate or service your optional electric winch or optional Workstation! Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS, THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
  • Page 21 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC WINCH (OPTIONAL) TROUBLESHOOTING This unit is activated via the switch at the end of the If the winch fails to operate, the circuit breaker on one foot cord. To remove wire rope from the winch, the end of the winch motor should be checked. If depress the "CABLE OUT"...
  • Page 22 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: PLACE THE CUTTING UNIT T-HANDLE FRONT TOOLING V-BLOCKS REAR ROLLER CLAMP LOCK KNOB 1. Place the rear roller of the cutting unit into the V-BLOCKS (as shown above) on the ACCU-REEL POSITIONER. It may be necessary to move the FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER into a position to receive the front roller.
  • Page 23 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS SET HEIGHT OF THE REEL REEL STOP LOCK FIG. 11 HANDLE DECAL LOWEST BLADE OF CUTTING UNIT FIG. 12 HEIGHT ADJUSTER DIRECTIONAL PIN 1. Place the round REEL STOP on top of the shaft on the ACCU-POSITIONING GAUGE. 2.
  • Page 24 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2: POSITION THE GRINDING HEAD CARRIAGE Before you align the GRINDING HEAD CARRIAGE to the reel of the cutting unit, true the GRINDING HEAD CARRIAGE parallel to the ACCU-REEL POSITIONER V-BLOCKS SUPPORT by adjusting the CROSS SLIDE ASSEMBLY.

  • Page 25: Vertical Positioning

    OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS POSITION THE GRINDING HEAD CARRIAGE TO THE CUTTING UNIT GREY HANDWHEEL FIG. 17 Make sure that the ACCU-POSITIONING GAUGE is on the lower pin position and unlock the GREY HANDLE on the CROSS SLIDE ASSEMBLY. VERTICAL POSITIONING GAUGING DECAL LED INDICATORS Indicates "Turn GREY HAND-WHEEL clockwise"...

  • Page 26: Horizontal Positioning

    OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 4. Press the RESET/CHECK BUTTON again to take the first reading on the left side. The BLUE LED and RED LED will flash once. 5. Retract the GAUGE PIN and move the GRINDING CARRIAGE to the right until the decal on the ACCU- POSITIONING GAUGE aligns with the decal on the TOOLING BAR.
  • Page 27 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Move the ACCU-POSITIONING GAUGE to the UPPER PIN for HORIZONTAL POSITIONING. 2. Unlock the ORANGE HANDLE on the CROSS SLIDE ASSEMBLY. 3. Release the TRAVERSE LOCK HANDLE (see FIG. 15) and move the GRINDING CARRIAGE to the left side of the cutting unit (see FIG.
  • Page 28 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS STEP 3: SPIN GRINDING FIG. 26 PLUNGER PIN VERIFY GRINDING WHEEL TO REEL END FRAME CLEARANCE 1. Install the 5" [127 mm] x 1" [25 mm] SPIN grinding wheel. NOTE: The 3.5" x 1" [89 mm x 25 mm] grinding wheel may be used on smaller reels, such as 5" [127 mm] diameter greensmowers, if clearance is required.

  • Page 29: Cutting Unit

    OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS CONNECT SPIN DRIVE Choose which side of the reel you want to spin from and install the SPIN DRIVE MOTOR with the correct adapter. This will generally be the same drive system component used for backlapping see FIG. 28. The SPIN DRIVE MOTOR attaches to the end of the reel shaft or a drive system component.
  • Page 30 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS SET TRAVEL LIMITS Set the TRAVEL LIMITS of the grinding head by either manually moving the grinding carriage or pressing the TRAVERSE SWITCH to ON and turning up the TRAVERSE SPEED KNOB. 1. Move the TRAVEL LIMIT SENSORS out to allow the grinding wheel to travel past the ends of the reel.
  • Page 31 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS SPIN GRIND TRAVERSE SWITCH SPIN DRIVE MOTOR SWITCH REVERSE BUTTON GRINDING WHEEL MOTOR TRAVERSE CLAMP INFEED-TURTLE OR RABBIT INFEED/OUTFEED 1. Before spin grinding, lock the TRAVERSE CLAMP and check that all LOCK HANDLES are tightened. 2. Close the doors. The grinding wheel motor and spin drive will not operate with the doors open. 3.
  • Page 32 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: SETUP PROCEDURE FOR SPIN DRIVE RPM SPIN DRIVE RPM DURING SPIN GRINDING IS VERY IMPORTANT IN ACHIEVING A QUALITY GRIND. THE DIAMETER OF THE REEL AND THE NUMBER OF BLADES ON THE CUTTING UNIT YOU ARE GRINDING DETERMINE THE INITIAL SPIN SPEED.
  • Page 33 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4: RELIEF GRINDING RELIEF GRIND TORQUE SWITCH RELIEF GRIND TORQUE KNOB Pull on the left side PLUNGER PIN and ROTATE THE FINGER AND BODY ASSEMBLY up (counter-clockwise, looking from the right side) to the relief position until the left side PLUNGER PIN locks into position. NOTE: The PLUNGER PIN must be fully engaged for proper function.
  • Page 34 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS INDEX STOP KNOB Use ADJUSTER KNOB to set RELIEF ANGLE. CORRESPONDING ANGLE FIG. 32 RELIEF ANGLE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the RELIEF ANGLE ADJUSTER, turn the knob clockwise for more clearance or counter-clockwise for less clearance until you have reached the desired angle which corresponds with the decal on the ACCU-REEL POSITIONER (see FIG.
  • Page 35 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS INDEX STOP FINGER ADJUSTMENTS 1/32" (.8MM) TO 1/16" The FINGER AND BODY ASSEMBLY includes two (1.5MM) FREEPLAY fingers. See FIG. 36. When relief grinding, the WHEN BLADE IS movable INDEX STOP FINGER moves from the RESTING IN THE FIXED RELIEF FINGER SIDE (back side) of the reel blade FINGER.
  • Page 36 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Reset the TRAVERSE TRAVEL LIMITS so the grinding wheel clears the reel at both ends by approximately 1/16" [1.5 mm]. See page 30. TEST GRIND SPIN DRIVE ROTATION SWITCH VARIABLE TORQUE RELIEF SWITCH TRAVERSE SPEED KNOB RELIEF TORQUE KNOB GRINDING WHEEL MOTOR...
  • Page 37 OPERATION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS RELIEF GRIND 1. Close and latch the doors. 2. Turn the SPIN DRIVE MOTOR SWITCH to ON. NOTE: The spin drive will apply a torque load against the FINGERS. 3. Set the RELIEF TORQUE KNOB at approximately 15. NOTE: Free turning reels may need a lower value than 15.
  • Page 38 GRINDING OTHER REELS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS PLACING A CUTTING UNIT NOT LISTED ON THE ACCU-REEL POSITIONER. FRONT ROLLER REEL REAR ROLLER SPIN CLAMP STONE FIG. 37 FIG. 38 If the cutting unit is not listed on the decal on the left side of the ACCU-REEL POSITIONER you will need to use the POSITION LOCK on the right side of the ACCU-REEL POSITIONER.

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