Instructions / Assembly

Rev. 2015
PINION GEAR AND PAWL INSTALLATION
It is important to follow these installation instructions when installing a pawl or pinion gear, as the reel will not
function properly unless it is installed in this manner.
Note the reel shaft and pawl (A), the pinion gear fits on this shaft. Note the shaft is positioned for the
pawl to be in a 12:00 position. Note the pawl, the flat side of the upper tip faces toward the rear of the
mower.
Note the pinion gear (B) design internally. Note the flat side on the inside of the gear. The flat side
needs to face forward to enable the flat side of the pawl to meet the flat side of the gear. The flat side of
the gear and pawl, need to meet to drive the reel. This allows the reel to drive going forward and to stop
when going in reverse. Both wheels drive the reel, both pinion gears and pawls need to be assembled in
the same manner to function properly. Test each wheel by turning the wheel forward. Each wheel will
turn the reel blades if installed properly.
A
B
PAWL FLAT SIDE
REEL SHAFT
FLAT SIDE
PINION GEAR