Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Service Manual page 419

Disassembly (Fig. 15)
1. Remove pivot hub assembly (with idler plate) from
cutting unit (see Groomer Plate Assembly Removal in
this section).
2. Remove retaining ring (item 4) that secures idler
plate to pivot hub. Slide idler plate from pivot hub.
3. Remove retaining ring (item 8) that retains ball bear-
ing into pivot hub. Slide drive shaft and bearing out of
hub.
4. Remove retaining ring (item 7) that retains bearing
on drive shaft. Press ball bearing from shaft. Discard
bearing.
5. Remove grease seal from pivot hub. Discard seal.
6. On 7" cutting units, remove and discard O−ring (item
10) from flange of pivot hub.
7. Clean all pivot hub components and inspect for wear
or damage.
Assembly (Fig. 15)
1. Install bearing on drive shaft by pressing equally on
the inner and outer bearing races. Install the bearing so
that the bearing seal is closest to the shoulder on the
shaft. Install retaining ring (item 7) onto shaft to retain
bearing.
2. Install new grease seal into housing with the lip of the
seal toward the outside of the housing. Apply grease to
lip of seal.
3. Fill cavity between bearing location and grease seal
50% to 75% full with high temperature Mobil XHP−222
grease (or equivalent) (Fig. 16).
4. Carefully slide shaft and bearing fully into pivot hub
bore taking care to not damage the grease seal. Install
retaining ring (item 8) to secure bearing in pivot hub.
5. Install new O−ring (item 10) into groove in pivot hub
flange.
6. Slide idler plate onto pivot hub and secure with re-
taining ring (item 4).
7. Install pivot hub and idler plate assembly to cutting
unit (see Groomer Plate Assembly Installation in this
section).
Reelmaster 7000−D
4
6
5
1. Drive shaft
2. Bearing
3. Oil seal
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Fill cavity
50 to 75% full
with grease
3
1
2
Figure 16
4. Retaining ring
5. Pivot hub
6. Retaining ring
Belt Driven Groomer (Optional)