Operator's Manual

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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 10
1. Thrust washer
2. Carrier frame
3. Flatwasher and flange head capscrew
1
3
2
3. Secure a tipper chain to top of each Reelmaster
2300 carrier frame and to the bottom of each
Reelmaster 2600 carrier frame with a capscrew,
washer and locknut (Fig. 11).
Figure 11
1. Tipper chain (RM 2300)
2. Tipper chain (RM 2600)
3. Carrier frame
1
3
2
4. Grease all lift arm and carrier frame pivot points.
WARNING
Use caution when tensioning springs as
they are under heavy load.
INSTALL COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS
(Fig. 12)
1. Hook one end of spring into third hole from top on
inboard side of front cutting unit lift tab and top hole on
rear cutting unit lift tab (Fig. 12).
Figure 12
1. Cutting unit lift tab
1
2. Secure other end of spring to appropriate hole (see
below) on front counterbalance arm (Fig. 13) with
spring shackle, clevis pin and cotter pin.
Note: On Reelmaster 2600D, secure spring to spring
shackle with chain, clevis, clevis pin and cotter pin
(Fig. 13, inset).
A. Middle hole  for 5 blade reel application
B. Second hole from top  for 8 blade reels
without baskets
C. Top hole  for 8 blade reels with baskets
Note: On rear counterbalance spring, install vinyl
cover over spring before installing. Also, hook end of
spring in on hole higher than front except for 8 blade
reels with baskets.
Figure 13
1. Counterbalance arm
2. Top capscrew
3. Bottom capscrew
2
5
3
1
4
4. Spring shackle
5. Clevis pin & cotter pin
6. Chain, clevis & clevis pin
(Reelmaster 2600D only)
6
IMPORTANT: These are recommended settings.
Readjust spring positions to attain optimum
performance. By raising spring locations on
counterbalance arms, cutting unit weight on ground
is reduced and traction is increased.