Service Manual

Cutting Units

03857, 03858, 03859

Reelmaster 6500–D/6700–D Page 8.1 – 19 Cutting UnitsRev. C

Model 03857, S/N 80302 & Up

Model 03858, S/N 81419 & Up

Model 03859, S/N 81993 & Up

SPA (Single Point Adjustment) Spring

If single point adjustment assembly (Fig. 41) is removed

for servicing, make sure spring is compressed to a

length of 1.25” (32 mm). This adjustment is attained by

tightening nut on SPA knob shaft.

Figure 34

1.25”

(32mm)

1. Single point adjust assembly

2. Adjusting nut

Cutting Unit Lowering Rate Adjustment (Outer front cutting units only – #4 and #5

The cutting unit lift circuit is equipped with a adjustable

valve to ensure the front cutting units lower evenly. Ad-

just as follows:

1. Run traction unit until operating temperature is

reached.

2. Locate valve under seat.

3. Loosen setscrew on valve. Rotate valve clockwise

to slow down drop rate of front outside cutting units.

4. Verify lift rate adjustment by raising and lowering

cutting units several times. Readjust as required.

5. After desired lift rate is attained, tighten set screw to

lock adjustment.

Figure 35

1. Cutting unit adjustment valve