Thatcher Installation; Flex Tip Rake Rod Or Finger Plate Replacement - Toro 07052 Operator's Manual

Thatcher Installation

A 32 tooth jackshaft sprocket, a 19 tooth idler sprocket and
a No. 60 chain make up the Thatcher Kit Drive
Components.
1. Remove lower belt guard (Fig. 39) and reel drive belt
(Fig. 40).
2. Remove capscrew and washer securing jackshaft pulley
to jackshaft and remove pulley.
Figure 47
1. Thatcher reel
2. Reel support arm
3. Jackshaft sprocket
3. Slide 16 Tooth Jackshaft sprocket onto jackshaft.
4. Secure by tightening two (2) set screws and lock nuts
on sprocket hub.
5. Remove idler pulley presently on machine and replace
it with 19 tooth (#60) idler sprocket supplied with
Thatcher Kit.
6. Slide Thatcher into position and secure to reel support
arms.
7. Align idler sprocket with jackshaft sprocket and
thatcher sprocket.
8. Install No. 60 chain, included in kit. Lubricate with
SAE 30 oil.
9. Push down on idler sprocket until desired chain tension
is obtained.
10. Fasten idler sprocket securely.
Note: Spacers mounted on lift mechanism adjusting screws
must be removed when thatcher is installed on machine.
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3
4
5
1
4. Idler sprocket
5. Chain
11. Put reel support arms in a lowered position.
12. Remove jam nut and adjusting screw. Slide spacer off
adjusting screw.
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1. Spacer
2. Adjusting screw
3. Jam nut
13. Reassemble jam nut and adjusting screw with spacer
positioned on adjusting screw between pivot block and
clevis. This is the storage position for spacer during
thatcher operation.
14. Repeat procedure on other side of sweeper.
Note: Spacers should be re–installed whenever the thatcher
is removed and either the brush or flex tip reel is mounted
to sweeper.
Flex Tip Rake Rod Or Finger
Plate Replacement
1. Remove capscrew and locknut from one end of reel.
2. Remove locknut only, from opposite end of reel.
3. Drive rod from end plate. Drive rod from end without
the tab welded to it.
4. Remove finger plates or rods as required and replace.
5. Line up finger plate with rod and drive rod back
through end plate.
6. Attach capscrew and locknuts and hook up springs.
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4
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Figure 48
4. Pivot block
5. Clevis