California Trimmer RL205 207 Commercial Reel Mower Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
CALIFORNIA TRIMMER

California Trimmer RL205 207 Commercial Reel Mower

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PRODUCT

Product Information:

The RL205/207 is a commercial reel mower manufactured by California Trimmer. It is designed for trimming and cutting grass in commercial settings. The mower is built with high-quality parts that have been interchangeable since 1941, making it compatible with both the Original Trimmer Mowers and California Trimmer Mowers. The mower is durable and reliable, providing efficient grass cutting for professional use.

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Ensure that the mower is on a flat and stable surface before starting.
  2. Inspect the parts listed in the user manual to make sure they are included and in good condition.
  3. If any parts need replacement, refer to the part number and description in the user manual to order the correct replacements.
  4. Follow the user manual’s instructions to attach and assemble the parts according to their respective part numbers.
  5. Once all parts are properly assembled, adjust the throttle lever assembly to the desired position for controlling the mower’s speed.
  6. Make sure the clutch rod is securely attached and adjusted using the provided nuts and washers.
  7. Check the roller lift handle and ensure it is properly installed and tightened.
  8. Inspect the sprocket, spacer, and roller yoke for proper alignment and attachment.
  9. Verify that all bolts, nuts, and screws are tightened to prevent any loose parts during operation.
  10. If using an older model without chain tensioners, use the engine shims provided to reduce slack in the chain.
  11. Before starting the mower, ensure that all safety precautions are followed, such as wearing appropriate protective gear and clearing the working area of any obstacles.
  12. Start the mower according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  13. During operation, regularly inspect the mower for any signs of damage or wear and make necessary adjustments or repairs as needed.
  14. After use, clean the mower and store it in a dry and secure location.

For any further assistance or inquiries, please visit the official website at www.caltrimmer.com or contact the manufacturer via email at info@caltrimmer.com.

Parts for the Original Trimmer Mowers and California Trimmer Mowers (one in the same, really) are interchangeable since 1941. Therefore if you are servicing a 20″ commercial Trimmer mower, the parts contained within this book will fit your mower.

PARTS INFORMATION

HANDLE & CONTROLS
FIGURE 1

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ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY COMMENTS
1 H0423 GRIP, FLAT 1
2 25502 GRIP, HANDLE 20/25 2
3 931 PIN, COTTER 3
4 25507 ROD, CLUTCH 2
5 H0503 HANDLE, ROLLER LIFT 1
7 25501ST HANDLE, TOP 1 Grips not included
8 919 NUT, 10‐32 2
9 901 BOLT, 10‐32 x 1 1/4 PH PAN 2
10 H0504 BOLT, TRUNNION, 5/16‐18 2
11 25515 HANDLE, CLUTCH 1
12 905 SCREW, 1/4‐28 x 1 1/4 HEX CAP 2
13 H0425 SPRING CLUTCH & HANDLE HEIGHT 1
14 944 NUT, 1/4‐28 THIN NYLOCK 3
15 25510 ROD, LIFT 1
16 H0508 THROTTLE LEVER ASSY, 20/25 1
17 947 THROTTLE WIRE HOLDER 2 Holds throttle cable to handle (pipe)
18 951 NUT, 5/16‐24 COUPLING 1 Adjusting nut for clutch rods
19 921 NUT, 5/16‐24 FINISH 2
20 909 BOLT, 5/16‐24 X 3/4 HX G5 Z 5
21 922 NUT, 5/16‐24 THIN NYLOCK 8
22 25512 TOGGLE 1 Not replaceable on newer models
23 25609 CHAIN, ROLLER LIFT 20‐25, 40×32 1 Fits 20″ and 25″ commercial

units
24| 20501SB| HANDLE, BOTTOM, 20| 1| 20″ only
25| 25806| LINK, CONN #40| 2|
26| 907| BOLT, 5/16‐24 x 5/8 HEX CAP Z| 2|
27| 941| SCREW, 5/16‐24 x 3/4 FLAT PHILLIPS| 1
30| 928| WASHER, 5/16″ SAE FLAT Z| 6
118| H0933| BOLT, HANDLE STOPPER| 1
120| H0913| CAP, PLASTIC (CLUTCH ROD STOPPER)| 1
121| 25906| WASHER, TRUNNION BOLT| 2

ROLLER
FIGURE 2

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ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY COMMENTS
20 909 BOLT, 5/16‐24 X 3/4 HX G5 Z 4
28 25607 ROLLER YOKE, 25/25 1
29 H0608 BUSHING, YOKE 2
30 928 WASHER, 5/16 SAE FLAT Z 9
31 927 WASHER, 5/16 SPLIT LOCK 9
32 910 BOLT, 5/16‐24 x 7/8 HX G5 Z 2
33 H0610 SPRING, ROLLER 2
34 25605 SPROCKET, ROLLER, LARGE, 30T 1
35 25606 SPACER, SPROCKET 3
36 913 BOLT, 5/16‐24 x 1 3/4 HX G5 Z 3
37 007 NUT, 1/4‐28 NYLOCK STD 4
38 948 WASHER, 1/4 SAE FLAT Z 4
39 934 SET SCREW, 1/4‐20 x 1/4 2
40 H0604 CLAMP, ROLLER 2
41 603 U‐BOLT, 1/44‐28 ROUND 2 Includes #37, #38, not #39 or #40
43 25304 HOLDER, BEARING 2‐EAR W/NSK BRG 2
44 25324 BEARING, SEALED 2
45 25602 SHAFT, ROLLER 20/25 1
46 25601 ROLLER 20/25 1

FRAME, BED KNIFE, GUARDS, BLADE
FIGURE 3

Older mowers without chain tensioners can use
engine shims to reduce slack in the chain.
Order #

25811 Engine Shim, Thin (1/8”)

25812 Engine Shim, Thick (3/16”)

Engine Mounting Hardware

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ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY COMMENTS
1 H0423 GRIP, FLAT 1
13 H0425 SPRING CLUTCH & HANDLE HEIGHT 1
14 944 NUT, 1/4‐28 THIN NYLOCK 3
19 921 NUT, 5/16‐24 FINISH 4
21 922 NUT, 5/16‐24 THIN NYLOCK 3
30 928 WASHER, 5/16 SAE FLAT Z 7
38 948 WASHER, 1/4 SAE FLAT Z 3
47 25824 SPROCKET, ENGINE (STD), 8T x 3/4 1
47 25817 SPROCKET, ENGINE (ALT), 9T x 3/4 1
47 25819 SPROCKET, ENGINE (ALT), 10T X 3/4 1
48 935 SET SCREW, 5/16‐24 x 5/16 KNURLED 2 Order #935HD for crankshaft

keyway
49| 25407| CHAIN, ENGINE, 20‐25″, 40×56| 1| Fits 20″ and 25″ commercial units
50| 904| BOLT, 1/4‐28 x 5/8 HX G5 Z| 3|
51| 20402| SHIELD, GRASS| 1| 20″ only
52| H0422| HANDLE, HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT| 1|
53| H0421| PLATE, HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT| 1| Quadrant
54| 942| SCREW,1/4‐28 X 1‐1/2 PHIL FL| 1|
55| 943| BOLT, 1/4‐28 x 3/4 FL SOC P| 2|
56| H0426N| CONNECTOR, CURVED| 1|
57| 930| WASHER, 1/2 SAE FLAT, ZINC| 1| Placed between frame and bracket
58| 25825| TENSIONER, CHAIN| 2|
59| H0424| BRACKET, FRONT| 1|
60| 20401| BED KNIFE, BAR 20″| 1| 20″only
61| H0410| GUARD, REEL CHAIN| 1|
62| 25408| GUARD, ENGINE CHAIN, 20‐25| 1|
63| 902| SCREW, CUTTER BAR| 8|
85| 903| BOLT, 1/4‐28 x 1/2 HX G5 Z| 6|
86| 25203| BEARING HOLDER, REEL, LEFT| 1|
87| H0202| BEARING, REEL| 2|
88| 25208| CLAMP RING, THREADED 20/25| 1|
89| 20201‐5| BLADE REEL, 20″ x 5 BLADE| 1| 20″ only
89| 20201‐7| BLADE REEL, 20″ x 7 BLADE| 1| 20″ only
90| 25204| BEARING HOLDER, REEL, RIGHT| 1|
91| 25209| CLAMP RING, UNTHREADED 20/25| 1|
92| H0820| SPROCKET, REEL, 11T x 5/8| 1|
101| 25806| LINK, CONNECTOR #40| 1|
104| 100‐002| BOLT 5/16‐18 x 3/4 HX G5 Z| 1|
105| 130‐002| NUT, LOCK, 5/16‐18| 1|
106| 25803H| HOOK, CATCHER, 20/25, HONDA| 1|
107| H0803| HOOK, CATCHER, 20/25, BRIGGS| 1|
108| 920| NUT, 1/4‐28| 3|
109| H0207| FITTING, GREASE, M6 x 1| 2|
110| 914| BOLT, ENGINE MOUNTING| 2|
117| 20902| FRAME, 20″| 1| Bare frame, painted dark green

DRIVE SHAFT, WHEELS, REEL, CHAIN
FIGURE 4

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ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY COMMENTS
19 921 NUT, 5/16‐24 FINISH 2
20 909 BOLT, 5/16‐24 x 3/4 HX G5 Z 4
21 922 NUT, 5/16‐24 THIN NYLOCK 5
30 928 WASHER, 5/16 SAE FLAT Z 2
32 910 BOLT, 5/16‐24 x 7/8 HX G5 Z 1
39 934 SET SCREW, 1/4‐20 x 1/4 2
43 25304 HOLDER, BEARING 2‐EAR 2
44 25324 BEARING, SEALED 2
48 935 SET SCREW, 5/16‐24 x 5/16 KNURLED 4
64 25307 BEARING, WHEEL 20/25 4
65 25306 TIRE ASSY W/BEARING, 20/25 2
66 20301 SHAFT, DRIVE, 20 1 20″ only
67 25311 LINING, CLUTCH 1
68 25318 SPROCKET, DRIVE, 39T W/OILITE 1
69 25312 WASHER SMALL HARD 1
70 25314 SPACER, CLUTCH 1
71 25313 WASHER LARGE HARD 1
72 25316 SPRING, CLUTCH 1
74 25315 COLLAR, SET, 20/25 2
75 25823 SPROCKET, ROLLER, SMALL (STD) 8T x 11/16 1
75 25317 SPROCKET, ROLLER, SMALL (ALT) 9T x 11/16 1
76 H0310 SPROCKET, REEL, 17T x 5/8 1
77 25206 CHAIN, REEL, 20‐25″, 40×46 1 Fits 20″ and 25″ commercial units
78 25321 BOLT, ADJUSTING 1
79 25320 FORK, LARGE 1
80 25419 COLLAR SET, 3/8 2
82 25319 FORK, SMALL 1
84 25611 CHAIN, ROLLER, 20‐25″, 40×38 1 Fits 20″ and 25″ commercial units
101 25806 LINK, CONNECTOR #40 2
102 25322 REST, STEADY 1
109 H0207 FITTING, GREASE, M6 x 1 2
115 25302 OILITE BUSHING 1

CASTERS & TIE ROD
FIGURE 5

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ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY COMMENTS
57 930 WASHER, 1/2 SAE FLAT, ZINC 1 Placed between frame and bracket, Fig

3
93| H0403| ROD, TIE, 20| 1| 20″ only
94| 917| BOLT, 3/8‐16 x 3 HEX CAP GR5| 2| 20″ only
95| 929| WASHER, 3/8 SAE FLAT Z| 7|
96| H0106| BUSHING, CASTER BAR| 2|
TBD| 970| SLEEVE, CASTER (12.5mm O.D.)| 2| Not shown in illustration
97| H0101N| BRACKET, CASTER 20| 1| 20″ only, Includes zerk fittings
98| 908| NUT, 3/8‐16 NYLOCK Z| 2|
99| 924| NUT, 1/2‐20 NTE NYLON Z| 1|
100| 25102‐2| CASTER SET (2)| 1| Set of 2, plastic
100| 25102‐2D| CASTER SET, DARNELL (2)| 1| Set of 2, rubber (see Figure 8)
109| H0207| FITTING, GREASE, M6 x 1| 2| Grease fittings used on earlier models
111| 20801| CATCHER ASSY, W/BAIL 20″| 1| Plastic catcher, includes bail (#112)
112| H0802| BAIL, GRASS CATCHER| 1|
113| 960| PIN, CLEVIS| 2|
114| 948| WASHER, 1/4 SAE FLAT Z| 2|

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

FIGURE 7

20” Front Rollers

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The front roller replace the standard caster wheels and provides a few advantages.
First, this adds additional weight to the front of the mower for more stable tracking which is helpful for rougher yards. It also minimizes uneven cut from low spots and allows the mower to hang over the lawn edges and flower beds for extra close cuts. They are made of hard plated steel and have large sealed ball bearing for long life durability

Back-Lapping Kits

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Back-lapping helps improve the cutting action by removing nicks and high spots from the surfaces to create a more consistent contact between the blade and bed knife for an effective scissor cut.

DECALS
FIGURE 8

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SPRING COMPRESSOR
FIGURE 10

P/N 980 – SPRING COMPRESSOR TOOL

This tool is used for compressing the clutch spring when the installing it on to the drive shaft.

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STEP 1:
Once all of the components are in place on the drive shaft: clutch lining, sprocket, bushing,washers, spring and collar, place the tool on to the shaft against the collar next to the spring.

STEP 2:
Tighten the collar set screws to secure the tool in place.

STEP 3:
Rotate the tool clockwise to begin compressing the spring and continue until it has reached a length of: 4-3/8” (4.375 in. / 111.125 mm).

STEP 4:
Tighten the set screws in the collar – use medium strength thread lock fluid.

STEP 5:
Loosen the set screws and remove the tool.

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FR‐20 ‐ 20” Front Roller Assembly

Ref # Part Number Description Qty Comments
1 H0939 FRAME, FR‐20, GREEN 1
2 935 SET SCREW, 5/16‐24 x 5/16 KNURLED 2
3 H0940 COLLAR, FR‐20, FR‐25 1
4 H0941 ROLLER SHAFT, FR‐20 1
5 H0942 BEARING SLEEVE, FR‐20, FR‐25 2
6 H0934 BALL BEARING, FR‐20, FR‐25 ROLLER 2
7 H0943 ROLLER ONLY, FR‐20 1
8 H0944 BRACKET, GREEN, FR‐20, FR‐25 1

FR‐25 ‐ 25” Front Roller Assembly

Ref # Part Number Description Qty Comments
1 H0945 FRAME, FR‐25, GREEN 1
2 935 SET SCREW, 5/16‐24 x 5/16 KNURLED 2
3 H0940 COLLAR, FR‐20, FR‐25 1
4 H0946 ROLLER SHAFT, FR‐25 1
5 H0942 BEARING SLEEVE, FR‐20, FR‐25 2
6 H0934 BALL BEARING, FR‐20, FR‐25 ROLLER 2
7 H0947 ROLLER ONLY, FR‐25 1
8 H0944 BRACKET, GREEN, FR‐20, FR‐25 1

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www.caltrimmer.com
info@caltrimmer.com

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