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21” Gang Reel Mower

OWNERS MANUAL

MODEL 358
Set of 3 Mowers

MODEL 5-96
Set of 5 Mowers

Also the mower units for:

MODEL F-358
MODEL F-592
MODEL F-7-130”

Tri-Wheel Deluxe
IMPORTANT:
Read all instructions
carefully before assembling
and using this product.
For Repair Parts Call:
Mascot Sharpening & Sales
434-B Newport Road
Ronks, PA 17572
717-656-6486

Rules For Safe Operations

Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or
if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise
caution at all times, when using power equipment.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT.
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
5. Keep children and pets a safe distance away.

1. Read the towing vehicle and gang reel manuals
and know how to operate your vehicle, before
using with gang reel attachment.

6. Clear the work area of foreign objects.

7. Do not try to make any adjustments to the
gang reels while unit if in motion.

2. Do not allow children to operate the towing
vehicle.

8. Always begin with transmission in first row
(low) gear, and gradually increase speed as
required.

3. Do not allow adults to operate the towing vehicle without proper instruction.
4. Do not carry passengers, either on the towing
vehicle or on the gang reel assemblies.

21” GANG REEL CARTON CONTENTS
Tow Bar Plate Assembly

Solid Bar with J-Hook

Reel Assembly

2

Hitch Assembly

Operation

(Tow Bar)

Remove gang mower and loose parts from carton.
Refer to carton contents figure on page 2 to correctly identify parts. Correct assembly of the two bar
hitch is important in operating performance of the
gang mowers.

Adjustments

Do not carry passengers, either
on the towing vehicle or on the
gang reel assemblies.

(Hitch Assembly)

TOW BAR
PLATE

1. Cutting height of the gang mower is adjustable
from 5/8 to 3 inches. See instructions for
changing adjustment from high to low cut.

2. The tow bar should be parallel to the ground
for operation. The tow bar in this position is
approximately 9 inches above the ground level.
When tow bar is in inverted position, it is
approximately 11 inches above the ground
level.

TOW BAR
BOLTS

9”
2-5/8”

Figure 3

3. Regardless of cutting height, tow bar should be
parallel to the ground.

The hitch for your gang mower has
been designed to give dependable operating performance and flexibility under many lawn mowing
conditions.
It is easily and quickly attached to your towing vehicle. The clevis pin and spring assembly provided
with each hitch permits independent floating action
so that the mower will follow the contour of the
lawn. See figure 3.
Always begin with transmission in first (low gear,
and gradually increase speed as required.

Figure 2

Model #45-0194
Cut Height
Roller
Wheel
in Inches
Setting
Setting
1..................2 ..............4
11/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
11/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
13/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2..................4 ..............2
21/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
21/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
23/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3..................1 ..............1

3

Adjustments

(Hitch Assembly)

1. Loosen axle nut approximately 3 turns.
Disengage gear housing dowel from end plate
by moving wheel and gear housing outward.
Move wheel to desired setting. See figure 6
2. Be sure dimple and shoulder nut seat in side
plate holes.
3. Tighten axle nut security.
4. Adjust to level chassis and attain desired height
to cut.

Figure 6

TO TIGHTEN CUTTER BAR ADJUSTMENT

(See figure 6)
1. Loosen top nut (Ref. 5) one quarter turn.
2. Tighten lower nut (Ref. 6)
3. Bolt (Ref. 7 and 8) must be tight after adjustment
(both sides)

TO LOOSEN CUTTER BAR ADJUSTMENT

(See figure 6)
1. Loosen lower nut (Ref. 6)one quarter turn.
2. Tighten top nut (Ref. 5)
3. Bolts (REf. 7 and 8) must be tight after adjustment (both sides)

See Chart on Page 3

TO ADJUST ROLLER

Lubrication/Maintenance

1. Remove both roller hanger bolts.
2. Raise or lower to desired cut.
3. Set both sides of roller at same height, replace
bolts and tighten.

1. Seals on all bearings hold dirt out and grease in.
No lubrication is required.
2. Oil roller shaft between the rollers once or twice a
year so that rolls will roll freely.
3. If wheels are disassembled for repair, lubricate
pinions with an all purpose automotive chassis
grease.

NOTE

When cutter bar is removed for sharpening,
left hand pivot bolt (Item 7), must be turned
counterclockwise to be removed. Right hand
pivot bolt must be turned clockwise.

Figure 5

Sharpening

PAPER TEST FOR REEL TO CUTTER BAR
ADJUSTMENT

(See figure 5)
1. Insert strip of .003 thick bond paper approximately 2” wide between cutter bar and reel.
2. Turn reel slowly backward, with wheels off
ground.
3. Adjust cutter bar so that reel blades pinch paper
without cutting it.

Sharpening is required when the mower will not cut
satisfactory without the reel blades wiping on the
cutter bar.

4

Model 358

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING
THREE UNIT GANG

Assemble mowers into gang unit using outrigger bars as shown. Mount bolts MUST be placed
in holes indicated and nuts tightened securely.

Model 5-96

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING
FIVE UNIT GANG

Assemble mowers into gang unit using outrigger
bars as shown. Mounting bolts MIST be placed in
holes indicated and nuts tightened securely.
Outrigger bar “A” is used as a stabilizing bar
between mowers 2 and 3. When attaching this bar
the mounting bolts MUST be placed in the end
holes as shown. Tighten nuts securely then loosen
each nut one full turn to permit bar to pivot.

5

Model 45-0194

21” Single Gang Reel
47
50
47

9

47

7

16

120
114

18

25

9

2

131 6

30 31

31 7

155

45
47

30

134

37
39

38

40
36

NOTE
When cutter bar is removed
for sharpening, left hand
pivot bolt (Item 7), must be
turned counterclockwise to
be removed. Right hand
pivot bolt must be turned
clockwise.

149

51

66

39

20

39

20
19
35
20

134 38

9

155

21

42

19

20

65

35 110 40

66

65
42

44

16

141
43

43

140

43
43

113

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL NO. 45-0194 21” GANG REEL MOWER
REF.
NO.

PART
NO.

QTY.

DESCRIPTION

REF.
NO.

PART
NO.

QTY.

DESCRIPTION

2
6
16
19
21
9
25
29
30
31
32
35
36
37
40
41
42
44

2624-110
44060
1509-086
46324
0455-000
1108-95
1511-029
1112-015
44738
1657-019
1118-013
0323-000
0428-000
1650-001
1650-021
2674-033
43079
1658-012

1
8
1
2
1
2
6
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3

Spacer End Plate
Rivet 3/16 x 3/8 PLTD
Screw Front L.H. Thd.
Trunnion for Adjusment Screw
Cutter Screw R.H.
Drive Wheel Assembly
Scr. #10-32 x 1-3/8 Thread Cutting
Spacer Tube Assembly - for 21”
Nut - 5/16-24 Hex Lock
2 Piece Washer Bushing
Gear Housing R.H.
Pawl
Pinion Gear L.H.
Retaining Ring
Retaining Ring *
Hub Cap
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1 *
Roller, each section - 3 required

45
47
50
51
53
65
66
110
113
114
120
131
134
140
141
149
155
156

1129-181
1631-51
44232
1548-007
1629-028
0451-000
0453-000
0425-000
1632-084
1129-180
1652-052
1118-014
1629-009
2132-045
2132-044
3134-024
3135-036

1
2
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1

End Plate R.H. - 21” gang only
Axle
Bearing
Roller Shaft Pin
Retainer
Cutter Bar Adjusting Bolt
Screw - rear
Pinion Gear R.H.
Roller Shaft - gang and 21” push
End Plate L.H. - 21”
Old Style Bronze Bearing
Gear Housing L.H.
Bearing Retainer
Roller Bracket R.H.
Roller Bracket L.H.
Cutter Bar Assembly - 21”
Reel Assembly - 21”
Operators Manual

* Purchase Common Hardware Locally.

6

MODEL 45-0194

21” SINGLE GANG REEL
70
4

5

6

Trailer Hitch
8

111

121

118

75

117
119
120

REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR HITCH (TWO BAR)
REF.
NO.

PART
NO.

3
4
5
6
8
10
69
70

QTY.

DESCRIPTION

43063
1540-058
0041-042
43055
1697-005
43064
2830
3600

6
1
1
1
1
6

75

3000

4

111

2820

1

117
118
119
120
121
156

43081
1513-45
0141-000
1624-135
43013

1
2
2
2
2
1

Bolt 5/16 x 18 x 1” *
Washer
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Cotter
Outrigger Bar
Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18
Old Style Tube Hitch - no J Hook
Bridge and Tow Bar Plate Assembly
- new style is welded together
2 Step Bushings
- on each side for bracket
Tow Bar Assembly
- solid shaft with J Hook
Washer 11/32 x 7/8 *
Shoulder Bolt
Washer
Spacer
Hex L-Nut 1/4-20 *
Owners Manual

1

* Purchase Common Hardware Locally.

7

For Repair Parts Call

Mascot Sharpening & Sales
434-B Newport Road
Ronks, PA 17572

717-656-6486



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