Grass Shield; Bedknife - Textron JACOBSEN Eclipse 118F Technical/Repair Manual

9. Push the limit bracket (5) in and tip mower back on
traction drum or tires. Support the mower to prevent it
from tipping.
10. Remove cutting unit.
Installation Note
Install the cutting unit by reversing the order of removal.

Grass Shield

Removal and Installation
See Figures 8-17 and 8-18.
1. Park the mower safely. (See "Park Mower Safely" on
page 1-5.)
1 2 3 4
Figure 8-17
2. Remove cutting unit front roller (5). (See "Cutting Unit
Front Roller" on page 8-28.)
3. Remove nuts (1), lock washers (2), flat washers (3),
and screws (4) from both sides of the mower.
Figure 8-18
4. Pull grass shield (6) forward.
Installation Note
Install the grass shield by reversing the order of removal.
4181381 First Edition
5
TN0901
6
TN0867

Bedknife

Removal and Installation
See Figure 8-19.
1. Park the mower safely. (See "Park Mower Safely" on
page 1-5.)
2. Tip mower back on traction drum or tires. Support the
mower to prevent it from tipping.
1
Figure 8-19
3. Remove 13 flat-head screws (1) and remove the
bedknife (2).
Installation Notes
• Install the bedknife by reversing the order of removal.
• Adjust bedknife-to-reel contact.
(See "Bedknife-to-Reel Adjustment" on page 8-13.)
CUTTING UNIT
2
TN0890
8
8-19