ryan 544283D User manual

TECHNICAL MANUAL
MAN 4166769 Rev. A 05-2011
MODEL:
544283D
MATAWAY
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or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as dened in Sec-
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equipped, and maintained for the prevention of re.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURES PAGE
SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................................2-3
SET-UP.............................................................................................................................................................4
MAINTENACE...............................................................................................................................................5-6
ADJUSTMENTS..........................................................................................................................................7-10
BELT REPLACEMENT................................................................................................................................... 11
SERVICE ..................................................................................................................................................12-15
STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................................16
PARTS SECTION...........................................................................................................................................17
CHASSIS................................................................FIGURE 1 .................................................................18, 19
HANDLE ASSEMBLY............................................ FIGURE 2................................................................. 20, 21
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL ................. FIGURE 3.................................................................22, 23
ENGINE AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY .........................FIGURE 4................................................................. 24, 25
TRANSMISSION ....................................................FIGURE 5.................................................................26, 27
GUARDS................................................................ FIGURE 6.................................................................28, 29
REEL 1/32” BLADES-1/2” SPACING......................FIGURE 7.................................................................30, 31
REEL 1/32” BLADES-1” SPACING....................... FIGURE 8 ................................................................32, 33
REEL 1/16” BLADES-1” SPACING........................ FIGURE 9.................................................................34, 35
REEL 1/16” BLADES-1” 1/2 SPACING.................. FIGURE 10...............................................................36, 37
REEL FLAIL BLADES-1” SPACING....................... FIGURE 11...............................................................38, 39
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Ryan® product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best
designed and built anywhere.
This machine comes with a Technical Manual containing safety, operation, parts, maintenance and service
information. The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how
well you read and understand this manual. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed,
and it will give you many years of reliable service.
Your safe use of this Ryan® product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in,
but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the
manual thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all instruc-
tions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who operate
this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are.
See a Ryan® dealer for any service or parts needed. Ryan® service ensures that you continue to receive
the best results possible from Ryan® products. You can trust Ryan® replacement parts because they are
manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.
Ryan® designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life,
use this machine only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instruc-
tions. You'll always be glad you did.
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One Bob Cat Lane
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SAFETY
Doosan Bobcat
One Bobcat Lane
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
Model
XXXXXXX
Serial Number
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NOTICE !!!
Unauthorized modications may present extreme
safety hazards to operators and bystanders and
could also result in product damage.
Ryan® strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims
any modications, add-on accessories or product
alterations that are not designed, developed, tested
and approved by Ryan® Engineering Department.
Any Ryan® product that is altered, modied or
changed in any manner not specically authorized
after original manufacture–including the addition of
“after-market” accessories or component parts not
specically approved by Ryan® –will result in the
Ryan® Warranty being voided.
Any and all liability for personal injury and/or property
damage caused by any unauthorized modications,
add-on accessories or products not approved
by Ryan® will be considered the responsibility
of the individual(s) or company designing and/or
making such changes. Ryan® will vigorously
pursue full indemnication and costs from any party
responsible for such unauthorized post-manufacture
modications and/or accessories should personal
injury and/or property damage result.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
Your safety and the safety of others is involved.
Signal word denitions:
The signal words below are used to identify levels
of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this
manual and on the safety labels attached to Ryan®
machines. For your safety and the safety of others,
read and follow the information given with these
signal words and/or the symbol shown above.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices or property damage.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY result in property damage.
MODEL NUMBER: This number appears on
sales literature, technical manuals and price lists.
SERIAL NUMBER: This number appears only
on your mower. It contains the model number
followed consecutively by the serial number.
Use this number when ordering parts or seeking
warranty information.

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PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION
Operator preparation and training
Read the Operation & Safety
Manual
- If an operator or mechanic
cannot read, it is the
owner's responsibility
to explain this material
to them. If any portion of
this material is unclear, contact your factory
representative for clarication.
- Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls and safety signs.
Know how to stop the engine and attachments
quickly in an emergency. Do not operate or allow
another person to operate this machine if there
are any questions about safety.
- All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
- Wear appropriate clothing, including long
trousers and safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating. Do not operate
barefoot or wearing open sandals. Long hair,
loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in
moving parts.
- Wear hearing protection.
- Never allow underage children, unskilled
or improperly trained people to operate this
equipment. Local regulations can restrict the age
of the operator.
- Keep warning labels and this operator's manual
legible and intact. Replacement labels and
manuals are available from the factory.
- Do not operate machine while under the
inuence of drugs or alcohol.
- The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people or property.
Site preparation and circumstances
- Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job. Only use
accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.
- Clear the area to be dethatched/seeded of ob-
jects such as rocks, toys, wire or other debris that
may be picked up or thrown by the machine.
- Be sure the area is clear of pets and people,
especially young children. Never assume they
will remain where you last saw them. Stop the
machine if any enter the area.
- Operate only in daylight or in good articial light.
- Do not operate wet grass as tires may lose trac-
tion.
Machine preparation
- Check operator presence interlock system and
brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems
before using.
- Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices.
Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices
in place and in proper working condition. They
are for your protection.
- Keep all fasteners such as nuts, bolts and pins
well secured.
- Visually inspect blades, blade bolts and the cutter
assembly for wear or damage. Replace worn or
damaged blades and bolts to preserve balance.
- Verify that machine and attachments, if any, are
in good operating condition.
- Do not engage blades until ready to dethatch/
seed.
SAFETY

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OPERATING SAFELY
In general
- Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
- Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if
not dethatching/seeding.
- Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
- Stop operation if someone approaches.
- Keep housing service openings closed when
dethatching/seeding.
- Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
- Use counter-weight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the operator's manual.
- Never leave a machine running unattended.
Always turn off blades, set parking brake (if
equipped), stop engine and remove key (if
equipped) before leaving the operator's position.
Starting
- Start only according to instructions in this manual
or on the machine.
- Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:
- the master clutch is disengaged;
- the traction drive is in NEUTRAL.
- When starting the engine, make sure hands and
feet are clear of the blades.
- Do not start the machine while standing in front
of the discharge chute or with the chute directed
at someone.
- Do not engage master clutch at full throttle.
Throttle to idle or lowest possible engine speed.
- Do not change engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
Interrupting operation
- Before leaving the operator's position:
- Park on level ground.
- Disengage the master clutch.
- Shut off the engine.
- Disengage the master clutch and wait until the
blades quit rotating:
- before raising blade assembly;
- when not dethaching/seeding;
- for transport;
- when crossing surfaces other than grass.
- Disengage the master clutch, stop the engine, :
- before refueling;
- before making height adjustment unless the
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
- Disengage the master clutch, stop the engine,
allow the blades to come to a complete stop, and
disconnect the spark plug wire:
- before clearing blockages;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine;
- before performing maintenance or repair;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting;
- if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally:
shut off machine immediately. Inspect and
make repairs as needed before restarting;
- except for repairs or adjustments as specically
noted, such as for carburetor adjustment,
where the engine must be running. Keep
hands and feet clear of moving parts in these
circumstances.
- Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut-
down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-
off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
operation.
SAFETY

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MANEUVERING SAFELY
In general
- Slow down before turning.
- Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look behind and down
for small children and pets before and during
backing.
- Be aware when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, tall grass or other objects that may
obscure vision.
- If tires lose traction, disengage the blades. If on
a slope, head downhill.
Slope Operation
-Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-control and
tip over accidents that sometimes lead to severe
injury or death. All slopes require extra caution.
- Do not operate on slopes if uneasy or uncertain.
Ultimate responsibility for safe operation on
slopes rests with the operator.
- Do not operate excessively steep slopes.
A slope is too steep if:
- The machine must be crabbed (turned partially
sideways uphill) to drive across the slope.
- The machine turns downhill going across the
slope.
- You are uneasy about being on the slope.
- With walk behind machines, operate across
slopes, not up and down.
- Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires
lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
slowly straight down the slope.
- Keep all movement on the slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
- Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then
turn slowly and downhill when possible.
- Stay away from slopes if the ground is loose or if
caught in the rain during operation.
- Use lower speeds on a slope to avoid stopping or
shifting.
- Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs etc.
- Avoid driving over obstacles such as ruts, holes,
rocks and roots whenever possible. Be alert to
dips and rises. Uneven terrain can overturn a
machine or cause it to slide. Tall grasses can
hide obstacles.
WARNING
- Do not operate near dropoffs, ditches or
embankments. The machine could suddenly turn
over if a wheel runs over the edge or an edge
caves in.
- Follow the manufacturer's recommendations
for wheel weights or counterweights to improve
stability.
- Do not operate on slopes when grass is wet.
Reduced traction could cause sliding.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
In general
- Maintain machine according to manufacturer's
schedule and instructions for maximum safety
and best results.
- Park machine on level ground.
- Never allow untrained personnel to service ma-
chine.
- Adjust or repair only after the engine has been
stopped and the blades have quit rotating.
- Replace parts if worn, damaged or faulty.
For best results, always replace with parts
recommended by the manufacturer.
- Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before making any
repairs.
- Do not dismantle the machine without releasing
or restraining forces which may cause parts to
move suddenly.
- Provide adequate support, e.g. jackstands for
lifted machine or parts if working beneath.
- Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
- Clean up spilled oil or fuel thoroughly.
- Replace faulty mufers.
- To reduce re hazards, keep the engine, muf-
er, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves,
debris buildup or grease.

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Blades
- Only replace blades. Never
straighten or weld them.
- Keep other persons away
from blades.
Fuel
- Gasoline and diesel fuels
are ammable; gasoline
vapors are explosive. Use
extra care when handling.
- Store only in containers
specically designed for
fuel.
- When refueling or checking fuel level:
- Stop the engine and allow to cool;
- Do not smoke;
- Refuel outdoors only;
- Use a funnel;
- Do not overll;
- If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors
have cleared.
Prevent sparks from static electricity during fueling:
- Do not ll containers in a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Fill containers on
the ground away from the vehicle.
- When practical, remove gas powered equip-
ment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If equipment must be refueled on the
truck or trailer, refuel from a portable container
rather than a dispenser nozzle.
- Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
- Replace caps on fuel cans and tanks securely.
WARNING
Storage
- Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing.
- Drain the fuel tank outdoors only.
- Store fuel in an approved container in a cool, dry
place.
- Keep the machine and fuel containers in a locked
storage place to prevent tampering and to keep
children from playing with them.
- Do not store the machine or fuel container near
heating appliances with an open ame such as a
water heater or other appliance with a pilot light.
- Keep gasoline storage area free of grass, leaves
and excessive grease to reduce re hazard.
- Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
mufers and engine to help prevent res.
WARNING
SAFETY

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SAFETY AND OPERATION DECALS
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Do not operate this equipment until you
have read the SAFETY, CONTROLS and
OPERATION sections of this manual
thoroughly.
To prevent injury, use an adequate lifting
device (i.e., hoist, or fork lift) to remove unit
from pallet.
1. Remove the crate top and sides.
Banding is under tension and may snap back
when cut. Wear eye protection and stay clear
when cutting the band.
2. Remove and discard banding attaching the
Mataway to the pallet,
3. Remove the transmission belt cover. Tilt unit
forward and support the chassis with jack stands.
4. Remove the belt shield under frame G (Figure 3).
To prevent fuel spillage and/or the risk of re
or personal injury from inhalation of fumes,
be sure fuel tank is empty before tilting the
unit forward.
Support rear of tilted unit adequately.
5. Move the reel clamp levers E (Figure 1) (left and
right side) rearward to release the reel clamps.
6. Position the reel with the pulley toward the right
side of the machine. Slip the 3 belts around the
pulley F(Figure 2).
7. Position the pillow block in the recessed part of
the frame on each side so the pillow block groove
ts over the frame.
8. Hook the retaining clamp rods into the holes in
the reel clamps, then rotate the levers forward
until they lock over the center to secure the reel.
If necessary, the over center tension can be
adjusted with the turnbuckles on the reel clamp
rod assemblies.
A loose reel may cause injury or property
damage. Be certain the reel clamp lever locks
SET-UP
over center to keep the reel from working
loose.
9. Install the belt shield Gunder the frame and
secure it with (1) 5/16-18 X 3/4 screw and
lockwasher.
10. Remove jack stands and set unit on the ground.
11. For nal adjustment of the reel, refer to the
Adjustment section of this manual.
Ensure the engine is level, then check the
engine oil level. Top off if necessary. See the
adjustment section for setting blade height.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3

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CONTROLS
THROTTLE (A)
Move throttle lever forward to increase engine
speed. Move the lever rearward to decrease
engine speed.
LIFT LEVER (B)
Raises and lowers the frame mounted reel. Pull
the lever back and down to lower the reel Pull
the lever up and forward until it locks over center
to raise the reel .
OPERATOR PRESENCE LEVER (C)
Must be held against the handle bar whenever
the clutch control is engaged or the engine will
stall (the engine can be started without holding
the operator presence lever, if the clutch control
is disengaged).
CLUTCH CONTROL (D)
Engages the clutch for both the drive
transmission and reel rotation. The machine
may be pushed when the drive is disengaged.
Engaging the drive when the machine is off acts
as a parking brake.
REEL CONTROL LEVER (E)
Must be pulled back against the clutch control
handle for the reel clutch to be engaged.
Pull the Reel Control Lever back against the
clutch control and push the clutch control forward
to engage both the drive clutch and the reel
clutch. Push the clutch control forward without
pulling back the reel control lever to engage the
drive clutch ONLY. Pull the clutch control all the
way back until it locks over center to disengage
both clutches.
CHOKE (F)
Move cable control to right to apply choke. Move
choke control to left ro remove choke.
ENGINE SWITCH (G)
Turn the engine switch to the "ON" or "RUN"
position before starting. Turn the engine switch
to the "OFF" position to stop the engine.
FUEL VALVE (H)
Move to the "ON" position to allow fuel to ow to
the engine. Close the fuel valve when the engine
is not being operated.

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
- Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions.
- Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
- Check to make sure all shields and guards are
properly installed and in good condition.
- Check that all hardware is properly installed and
secured.
- Check to be sure engine is free of dirt and
debris. Pay particular attention to the cooling
ns, governor parts and mufer. Clean air intake
screen. Check air cleaner; service if necessary.
- Clean area around oil ll dipstick. Remove
dipstick and check to be sure oil is in operating
range (between marks on dipstick). Add oil
if necessary but DO NOT OVERFILL. Install
dipstick assembly rmly until cap bottoms out on
tube. Dipstick assembly must be secured into ll
tube when engine is running.
- Check all lubrication points and grease as
instructed in manual.
- Perform a functional check of the Operator
Presence system each time you operate the unit.
Gasoline is extremely ammable and highly
explosive under certain conditions. BE SURE
to install fuel cap after refueling.
Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded
regular gasoline to the level recommended by the
engine manufacturer.
TO CHECK OR ADD FUEL:
- Use a funnel to avoid spilling.
- Do it outdoors.
- Do not smoke.
- Stop the engine; allow to cool.
- Do not overll.
- Clean up spilled fuel.
To prevent injury from thrown blades, do not
operate unit with reel blades that are cracked,
badly bent, missing, or in any abnormal
condition.
To prevent injury from rotating blades, keep
hands or feet from beneath the unit.
Before operating, check area to be worked
and remove any object(s) which may
present a safety hazard and/or damage the
equipment.
Engage the reel ONLY when you are in the
operator's position.
OPERATION

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OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
- Be familiar with controls, how each functions and
what each operates.
- Ensure the engine is level, then check the engine
oil level. Add oil if necessary.
- Open the fuel valve D.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the lift lever to the raised position.
2. Disengage the clutch control. (The engine will
not start if the clutch control is engaged).
3. Move the throttle lever midway between fast and
slow.
4. Turn the engine switch E to the "ON" position.
Switch the fuel valve Dto the "ON" position.
5. Use the choke as required to start a cold engine.
Choke control Fis located on the front of the
engine.
6. Stand at side of unit placing left foot on top of
housing and slowly pull the recoil starter until
just past compression. Return starter handle,
pull rmly with a smooth, steady motion to start.
DETHATCHING
1. Adjust reel to desired cutting depth (See
adjustment section).
2. On ne turf, such as golf green, make a few test
runs on similar turf. This will allow preliminary
adjustments to be made before entering greens
(etc.) and help eliminate the possibility of turf
damage due to incorrect adjustments. Low tire
pressure may cause uneven reel penetration.
Maintain correct tire pressure to eliminate
this possibility. Refer to Tire Pressure in the
maintenance section for recommended pressure.
3. Start the engine. Compress and hold the
operator presence lever.
4. Pull back on the reel control lever and push the
clutch control forward to engage both the reel
and drive clutches. Adjust the throttle to the
operator's desired walking speed.
5. Lower the reel after the unit is in motion.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the turf, the unit should
be in motion and the clutch control engaged before
lowering reel onto the turf.
Never cross hard surfaces or objects (sidewalks,
driveways, stepping stones, etc.) while the reel is
down and/or engaged.
6. After each pass across the turf, raise the reel,
disengage the clutch control and position the unit
manually for the next pass (this will help prevent
damage to the turf). Make all passes across the
turf at uniform speed.

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MAINTENANCE
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Operator Presence System
For the engine to run, the Operator Presence
Lever must be held when the Clutch Control is
engaged. Start the engine and engage the clutch
control without holding the Operator Presence
Lever. The engine should kill.
Repair the machine before using if the Operator
Presence System does not kill the engine.
Blades:
Check for damage. Replace any broken, cracked
or otherwise damaged blades. Do not weld or
straighten blades.
Hardware:
Tighten any nuts and bolts that are found loose.
Replace any broken or missing cotter pins.
Repair any other problems before operating.
Engine:
Change oil after the rst 5 hours. See
engine manual for change intervals and oil
specications. See engine manual for air cleaner
service intervals and service procedure.
Tire Pressure:
Keep tires inated to 25 lbs/in² (1.76 kg/cm²).
Improper tire ination can cause rapid tire wear,
poor traction and uneven penetration.
Explosion Hazard
Small tires pressurize very rapidly. Use
a hand pump or short bursts from a
pressurized source to avoid overlling. Do
not exceed the recommended pressure.
LUBRICATION
The Mataway has 7 grease ttings.
1. Wipe each tting before and after lubrication.
2. Use a good quality Lithium based grease.
3. Lubricate equipment after every 8 hours of use
and before long storage periods.

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REEL BLADE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove reel. See Reel Removal and Installation
NOTE: Note how the blades and spacers are
arranged on the reel and the direction of the blades
before disassembly so that it can be reassembled in
the same manner.
2. On the end of the shaft opposite the pulley,
loosen the set screw in the locking collar Aon
the reel shaft. Insert a punch in the small hole
on the collar and use a hammer to tap the collar
clockwise until it's loose (approx. 1/4 turn).
Remove the collar and remove the pillow block
and bearing B.
3. Loosen the socket head screw Cin the reel nut D
and remove the reel nut from the shaft.
4. Slide the blades and spacers off of the shaft.
5. Reassemble the reel with new blades.
NOTE: When reassembling the reel, it is important to
start and end with a spacer. DO NOT assemble with
a blade next to the shaft nut.
6. Make sure the socket head screw Cin the reel
nut Dis just "snug" or about 1 to 2 ft.-lb.
(1.5 - 3 N·m). Screw the nut onto the reel shaft
and torque to 80 + 10 ft.-lb. (108 + 13 N·m).
Make sure enough spacers are used to prevent
the reel nut from contacting the shoulder of the
hexagonal section of the shaft. Tighten the
socket head screw to 10 to 12 ft.-lb. (13-16 N·m).
7. Install the pillow block with bearing Bon the
shaft. Slide the pillow block on until the outside
edge of the block is 5/8" (16mm) from the end of
the shaft.
8. The pillow block Bmust also be perpendicular to
the shaft. To check this, hold a ruler Gagainst
the rst blade Hand across the edge of the
pillow block. Rotate the pillow block by hand. If
the edge of the pillow block does not appear to
wobble (move back and forth) the pillow block is
perpendicular.
9. Install the locking collar against the bearing by
tapping it counterclockwise approx. 1/4 turn and
tightening the set screw.
10. After the reel has been reinstalled (refer to
the section on Reel Removal And Installation)
readjust the blade height.
After 4 hours of use, check reel nut for proper torque.
The torque value for the reel nut is
80 ft.-lbs. + 10 ft.-lbs. (108 + 13 N·m).
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MAINTENANCE
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Remove the reel in the reverse order of installation
as stated in the Set-Up instructions in this manual.
Blades are removed from the reel by removing the
pillow block and the reel nut on the end of the reel,
opposite the drive pulley.
Note how the blades are spaced before
removing them to assure proper installation of the
new blades.
NOTE: When reassembling the reel, it is important to
start and end with a spacer. DO NOT assemble with
a blade next to the shaft nut.
When installing new blades (Part No. 516901 and
Part No. 516900, straight blades) note the
hexagon shape of the shaft. Install the rst blade
onto the shaft, then rotate the next blade so it is one
lobe forward (60ooff center) from each previous
blade.
Keep installing the blades in this order until all blades
are installed.
Mount the reel shaft, with new blades in the reverse
order it was removed.
After 4 hours of use, check reel nut for proper torque.
The torque value for the reel nut is 348 ft.-lbs. + 35
ft.- lbs. (420 to 510 N·m).

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ADJUSTMENT FOR REEL AND DRIVE BELTS
Belt tension may need adjusting due to run in and
normal wear. Inspect belts daily to ensure proper
operation of the unit.
NOTE: Reel and drive belt adjustments are guide-
lines only. The reel drive belts should engage with-
out slipping and disengage completely. The drive
belt should engage without slipping and disengage
so that the unit will not creep.
Remove the transmission drive belt cover.
REEL DRIVE BELT.
Engage the reel drive clutch. Measure the
distance between the reel drive belts and the
forward edge of the idler assembly belt stop.
Measurement Dshould be 3/4" (19 mm). If the
Reel belt requires adjustment the Transmission
Drive Belt must also be adjusted. (Figure 1)
TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT
Engage the drive clutch. Measure the distance
from the top edge of the idler pulley F, to the top
edge of the drive belt G. The measurement E
should be approximately 1-1/4" to 2" (32 to 50
mm). The Transmission Belt may be adjusted
independent of the Reel Drive Belt. (Figure 2)
REEL DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT:
1. Loosen the transmission mounting plate A
and chain idler sprocket hardware. Slide the
transmission/mounting plate assembly as far
rearward as it will go to provide slack in the
transmission drive belt.
2. Clean the underside of chassis to allow
movement of the engine and loosen the engine
mounting hardware.
3. Loosen the set screw in the locking collar Con
the drive shaft. Insert a punch in the small hole
in the collar and use a hammer to tap the collar
clockwise (opposite direction of engine rotation)
until it's loose (approx. 1/4 turn).
4. Loosen the hardware securing the mounting
plate B(supporting the reel drive pulley) and the
pillow block.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
NOTE: Belt cover removed for clarity.
5. Make sure the springs are in place on the drive
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6. Square the engine with the chassis. If
measurement D(Figure 1) is over 3/4" (19mm)
slide the engine forward as necessary to obtain
proper measurement D. If measurement Dis
under 3/4" (19mm) slide the engine rearward
as necessary to obtain proper measurement.
Tighten the engine mounting screws.
7. Align the mounting plate Lso that it is
perpendicular to the chassis and the pillow block
bearing is centered on the coupler shaft. Tighten
the two plate mounting screws Hat the bottom of
the plate.
8. Align the pillow block bearing with the coupler
shaft so that there is no vertical or side load on
the shaft and tighten the pillow block mounting
hardware. Torque the pillow block screws to
25 ft.-lbs. (34 N·m).
9. Tighten locking collar Kon engine coupler shaft.
Rotate collar counterclockwise on pillow block
shoulder. Using hammer and punch, lock collar
into position. Tighten set screw in collar K.
10. Engage reel drive clutch. Check the clearance
from the idler pulley Mto the belt stop Nbolted
to the mounting plate, clearance should be a
minimum of 1/16" (2 mm). If necessary, loosen
the belt stop hardware Oand reposition it.
Tighten hardware.
11. Complete adjustment process by performing
steps 12-17 of the Transmission Belt Adjustment.
TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT:
12. Perform step one of the Reel Belt adjustment.
13. Slide the transmission assembly forward until
measurement Eis approximately 1-1/4" to 2"
(32-50mm).
14. Tighten transmission mounting hardware
securely. Slide chain idler sprocket against the
drive chain until there is 1/8" to 1/4" (3 to 6mm)
play in the chain opposite the sprocket and
secure hardware.
15. Check transmission belt alignment with a
straight edge. Loosen the set screw on the
transmission pulley and slide it in or out to
achieve proper alignment.
16. Check operation of reel and transmission belt
drives. The drive belts should engage without
slipping and disengage so that the unit will not
creep. Readjust if necessary.
17. Reinstall the transmission belt cover. Check
clutch control over-center and belt stop tension
adjustments.
NOTE: Belt cover removed for clarity.
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CLUTCH CONTROL OVER-CENTER:
NOTE: The clutch control should positively lock
over-center in the disengaged position. Adjust
rod length if necessary.
18. Remove the transmission belt cover.
19. Loosen the jam nut on top of the clevis at the
bottom of the clutch lever E (below).
20. Remove the cotter pin A and clevis pin B, and
the two bushings Con the control handle. Turn
the rod to shorten or lengthen the rod as required
and reattach the rod to the handle with the clevis
pin.
21. Check to ensure over-center locking action.
When proper locking action is obtained,
completely reassemble control handle and
tighten jam nut.
22. Reinstall the transmission belt cover.
BELT STOP TENSION:
The reel drive belts should be held rmly but not
pinched severely with reel drive lever disengaged.
NOTE: Over tight belt stops will cause undue wear
on reel drive belts.
23. Remove the transmission belt cover.
24. Engage clutch control. Loosen the jam nut on
screw Din the reel belt idler assembly. Adjust
belt stop tension by turning screw Din or out
25. Disengage the clutch lever. Check the belt stop
adjustment. Readjust if necessary.
22. Reinstall the transmission belt cover.
NOTE: The belt stops should be perpendicular to the
reel belts and parallel to each other. Make sure
reel drive idler pulley is centered and aligned
over reel drive belts.
NOTE: Belt cover removed for clarity.
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ADJUSTMENTS
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
Make initial depth adjustment with the unit on a level
surface.
1. Lower the unit to the operating position.
2. Loosen locknut H.
3. Turn adjusting screw Guntil the blades just touch
the surface.
4. Raise the unit to the transport position. Turn
the adjustment screw Gcounterclockwise to
get deeper penetration or clockwise to reduce
penetration. 3-1/2 turns of screw Gchanges
penetration by 1/4" (6mm).
5. Tighten lock nut Hafter adjustment.
Make a test run to check adjustment.
Increasing depth decreases ground clearance.
HOOK AND CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove transmission belt cover.
2. Loosen the nut Dand bolt Esecuring the latch A.
Slide the latch in the slot so that the latch hook C
captures the reel idler assembly when the clutch
control is disengaged. When only the drive
clutch is engaged, the latch should hold the reel
idler assembly back far enough that the reel belts
will not engage. Retighten the hook mounting
hardware.
3. After the LATCH has been adjusted, Loosen the
two jam nuts Bat the top of the cable. Adjust the
bottom nut to take up any slack in the cable. Be
careful not to overtighten the cable or the LATCH
may not hold the reel idler assembly. Use the top
nut to lock the lower nut into place.
NOTE: Never cross hard surfaces or objects
(sidewalks, driveways, stepping stones, etc.) with
reel blades down and/or engaged.
Low tire pressure may cause uneven reel
penetration. Correct tire pressure should be
maintained to eliminate this possibility (refer to the
Tire Pressure section of this manual, for
recommended tire pressure).