Replacing The Bedknife | All Things Bedknifes | Do It The Right Way

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It's time to change out the bedknife on the Toro Greensmaster Flex2100. I'll walk you through the process step by step. I'll also explain the different types of bedknifes you can purchase.
0:00 The different types of bedknifes
5:01 Removing the reel and how the bedknife adjustment arms work
7:27 Backing the bedknife away from the reel
9:20 Cleaning the reel and bedknife
9:40 Use the proper tool to remove the bedknife bolts
11:00 Clean out the slots of the bedknife screws
11:50 Details of the bedknife screws
12:22 Removal process of bedknife screws
14:30 Old vs new beknife
15:14 Prep the bedbar and bedknife
17:05 Process to install new bedknife
18:26 Tools to service a reel
19:14 Centering the bedknife
19:46 Importance of correct tools and precision
20:17 Final torque adjustments
21:14 Making sense of the adjustments
22:15 The final adjustments
24:42 Backlapping the new bedknife
26:30 Adjustments after a backlap
27:14 Readjust the height of cut
27:39 Mowing the putting green
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  • @jamesmasanja1963
    @jamesmasanja1963 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude lovely from Tanzania 🇹🇿

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @iangrogan5261
    @iangrogan52612 жыл бұрын

    Your son in the back shaking his head like “Mmmmhhm they gon learn the hard way” talking about those flat head screws 😂

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Yeah he knows.

  • @Diego-mc2go
    @Diego-mc2go3 жыл бұрын

    Feeler gauges were the one thing I needed that I didn’t know existed thanks again.

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep, Some little things make a huge difference.

  • @mrjohki

    @mrjohki

    Жыл бұрын

    Replaced a reel and bedknife and couldn’t get them to align, feeler gauges solved it then did a quick backlap. Thank you for posting this video

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it helped!

  • @nicko6477

    @nicko6477

    Жыл бұрын

    Feeler gauge was a smart play. Started backlap with it at .002 and it took 10min to have it razor sharp with 120grit. Thanks again just have to do a test cut after the monsoons pass me.

  • @smelton1979
    @smelton19793 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Fixing to replace bedknife out on mine, this was extremely helpful.

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad it was helpful for you. What machine are you working on?

  • @smelton1979

    @smelton1979

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ReelTurf flex 2100, cutting unit is a 04202 that came with a 14 blade reel.

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Same cutting head I have.

  • @Brian-fi8kd
    @Brian-fi8kd9 ай бұрын

    Very helpful! Thanks a lot!

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @lewylupo
    @lewylupo2 ай бұрын

    Nice video!!! Very helpful.

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @LiVeLonGStAYhIGh420
    @LiVeLonGStAYhIGh4202 жыл бұрын

    Great video! We use a dew whip to help disperse the worm castings on some of our greens before mowing as well as physically pick the worms up in the worst areas. Free nutes and aeration!

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    2 жыл бұрын

    I should have tried a dew whip. I bet it works really well on sand based greens. I didn’t put enough sand into my clay. The worm castings I have are all clay and they stick to the reel in a bad way. If it were sand it would probably whip right off. Has that been your experience? Does it cause sand or debris to collect on the rollers of the reel? My guess is that would be challenging in morning dew?

  • @LiVeLonGStAYhIGh420

    @LiVeLonGStAYhIGh420

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ReelTurf It can be an issue on some of the fall days when the worms tend to be more active, Build up on the mowers can cause uneven cuts as well as leave all sorts of mud in the turning areas. The main issue during the season is with only one of our 21 greens, some wet mornings you can have hundreds of worms on the green and it actually slimes up the mower. Luckly we live in an area where we dont actually get alot of rain during summer

  • @user-yq5bc1jg2y
    @user-yq5bc1jg2y Жыл бұрын

    I use an impact driver to remove and replace the bedknife screws. Recommended.

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    Жыл бұрын

    Depending on the condition of the screw heads, I agree.

  • @kingkon164

    @kingkon164

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah I thought the same thing that takes off rotor screws.

  • @RJLM330
    @RJLM3303 жыл бұрын

    All I can say is KEEP IT COMING.

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. More to come!

  • @wadeokendall1315
    @wadeokendall13152 жыл бұрын

    Very thoroughly explained

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

  • @Diego-mc2go
    @Diego-mc2go3 жыл бұрын

    Lots of good info here. Another great video.

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jbeezy126
    @jbeezy1262 жыл бұрын

    super high quality vids man. keep it up

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    2 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate you. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the channel!

  • @howardswann9189
    @howardswann9189 Жыл бұрын

    Great video on setting the bed knife, I believe your helper gave you a couple of extra clicks on 24 min 52 seconds.

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Yup, he always helps dial it in. He’s pretty great!

  • @nicko6477
    @nicko6477 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid thanks!

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @nicko6477

    @nicko6477

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ReelTurf will be rewatching tomorrow when my bed-knife from RandR delivers. Wanna Make sure i get the order/torque specs right😂.

  • @wadewoytek
    @wadewoytek4 ай бұрын

    Great video bud

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    4 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @typedbyben
    @typedbyben3 жыл бұрын

    really interesting to see the "advancement" in technology on your flex compared to my old GM1000 and GM3050 with 4407 cutting units from the 80s. I think I have more freedom in adjustment but that also means freedom to completely ruin the equipment!

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, freedom indeed! The precision and easy adjustments designed in this mower make it so simple. I hope to get my hands on a flex 1021 some day and see how they have improved it even more. I’ve noticed a substantial improvement from the Flex21 to the flex2100.

  • @SunnyBermuda
    @SunnyBermuda3 жыл бұрын

    🌞Extensive video, no Toro yet, but will keep this in mind if I get one. Thought about one for a backup to my Allett or going lower.⛳

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video! Buy yourself a Toro and your Allett will become your backup 😉

  • @kingkon164

    @kingkon164

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@ReelTurf😂

  • @OnlyMeatsQ
    @OnlyMeatsQ2 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a video on which belt to replace if the drive system is slipping?

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe this will help you locate the issue: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJp8y8d9gM6petI.html

  • @dupang809
    @dupang8092 жыл бұрын

    Hi , new sub here from Illinois. I just bought toro flex 21 and it comes with hoc kit. what bed knife will you recommend. Thank you in advance

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey welcome! You’re going to love that mower. I would go with the tournament cut. Spend the extra money and get a hardened steel bedknife. From Toro that is a edge max or from rrproducts it’s a razor tool series. Reach out if you have more questions!

  • @dupang809

    @dupang809

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for your recommendation. I noticed that it would not cut paper in the middle, left and right side cuts sharp. what do you think is the issue. The previous owner said he just replaced the bed knife. your help is very much appreciated

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    2 жыл бұрын

    It happens sometimes after replacing the bedknife. There could be the smallest amount of debris on the bedbar when the bedknife was installed or the old bedknife could have been warped or bent slightly. The old bedknife has caused the slight taper in the reel. Just backlap it some more and it will eventually go away. If we were all pros we could do a spin grind to fix everything. It won’t take long to fix with 80 grit lapping compound. Don’t over tighten the adjustments trying to force it to grind. Let the compound do the job at its own pace and it will all work out.

  • @dupang809

    @dupang809

    2 жыл бұрын

    very helpful. thank you for the video. I was able to replaced my bedknife save me some $.

  • @ReelTurf

    @ReelTurf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great! I’m glad it was helpful!

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