Removing the Reel Assembly (continued)3. If cutting unit is equipped with a counterweight or accessory on LH side plate,remove the counter weight or accessory from the cutting unit. Remove anddiscard O-ring from counter weight. Refer to Chapter 9: Universal Groomer(Optional) (page 9–1) for additional Groomer information. Refer to RearRoller (page 8–34) for information on rear roller brush.IMPORTANTIf the reel bearings or seals are being replaced, the reel spline insertsmust be removed. Use the following procedure to restrain the reeland loosen the spline insert before removing the rollers.g343553Figure 1791. Spline insert (LH) 3. Reel support plate2. Reel shaft 4. Pry bar4. Loosen the spline inserts:A. Tip the cutting unit to access the bottom of the reel.B. Insert a long-handled pry bar (3/8 x 12 inch with screwdriver handlerecommended) through the bottom of the cutting unit. The pry bar shouldpass between the top of the reel shaft and the backs of the reel blades sothat the reel will not move.IMPORTANTTo avoid grinding the reel, do not contact the cutting edge ofany blade with the pry bar as this may damage the cutting edgeand/or cause a high blade.C. Move the pry bar against the weld side of the reel support plate closest tothe spline insert being loosened. Use correct spline insert tool (refer toSpecial Tools (page 2–13)).Reelmaster® 3100-D/3105-D Page 8–21 DPA Cutting Units: Service and Repairs20252SL Rev A