Grooming Reel Mechanical Problems - Toro Greenmaster 1000 Service Manual

Grooming Reel Mechanical Problems

Problem
The grooming reel rotates when it is
in the raised position with the clutch
disengaged.
The clutch is engaged but does not
provide power to the grooming reel.
The turf is damaged or has uneven
grooming.
The groomer reel does not raise
completely to the transport position.
Quick–up levers have free play or
do not rotate completely to the rear.
Greensmaster 1000
Possible Causes
Due to friction in the clutch assem-
bly, the grooming reel may still ro-
tate (with minimal force) in the
raised position with the clutch dis-
engaged.
The clutch is not fully disengaged.
The clutch pulley bearing may be
seized.
The clutch may be damaged or as-
sembled incorrectly.
The clutch is not fully engaged.
The clutch is damaged or as-
sembled incorrectly.
The belt is out of adjustment.
The belt broken or damaged.
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 groomer reel.
Groomer reel interfering with cutting
unit frame side plate.
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Correction
This condition may change over a
period of time. Disassemble and
clean clutch assembly.
Make sure clutch knob set screws
are tight against the flats on the re-
lease disk, and they do not allow
the knob to slip.
Replace pulley bearing.
Repair or replace clutch if neces-
sary.
Make sure clutch knob set screws
are tight against the flats on the re-
lease disk and do not allow clutch
knob to slip. IMPORTANT. When
engaging or disengaging the clutch,
be sure to push the snubber down
and turn the knob all the way until it
comes to a firm stop.
Repair or replace clutch if neces-
sary.
If the belt slips, it probably is dam-
aged and must be replaced.
Repair or replace belt if necessary.
A broken or worn belt could be the
result of improper belt adjustment or
seized grooming reel bearings.
Replace blades if necessary.
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.)
Check side plate for proper cut–out
and modify if necessary.
Grooming Reel Kit