Cutting Units
Rev. E
Reelmaster 6500-D/6700-D Page 7 - 27 Cutting Units
Lubrication
Each cutting unit has seven grease fittings that must be
lubricated regularly with No. 2 General Purpose Lithium
Base Grease (Fig. 42).
IMPORTANT: Lubricating cutting units immediately af-
ter washing helps purge water out of bearings and in-
creases bearing life.
1. Park machine on a level s urface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. The grease fitting locations and quantities are as fol-
lows:
A. Two at front roller ends
B. Two at rear roller ends
C. Two at reel bearings
Note: The reel bearing grease fittings for cutting
units serial number 220000001 and up are on the in-
sideofthe cuttingunitframe. Thesecuttingunits also
haveapressurerelieffittingonthe bearinghousings.
Note: Apply grease to reel bearing cavities until a
small amount is evident at the inboard reel seal or at
the pressure relief fitting.
D. Bedknife adjuster
3. Wipe each grease fitting with a clean rag.
4. Apply grease until pressure is felt against handle.
5. Wipe excess grease away.
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Figure 42
