Adjusting The Cutting Unit Lowering Rate - Toro 03806 Operator's Manual

Figure 87
12. Repeat procedure for all cutting units to be
backlapped.
When backlap operation has been completed, return
the backlap knobs to the forward flow position,
lower seat and wash all lapping compound off cutting
units. Adjust cutting unit reel to bedknife as needed.
Note: If the backlap knobs are not returned to the
forward flow position after backlapping, the cutting
units will not raise or function properly.
Adjusting the Cutting Unit
Lowering Rate
Tractors are setup at the factory appropriately for most
fairway mowing applications.
The following adjustments are available for fine-tuning
of the machine to the application:
The cutting unit lift circuits are equipped with adjustable
valves to ensure the cutting units lower at the desired
rate. Adjust as follows:
Run traction unit until operating temperature is reached.
Front Cutting Units
1. Locate valves under seat for adjusting front cutting
units (Figure 88).
1. Adjustment valve for front
center cutting unit
2. Adjustment valve for front
outside cutting units
Models 03806 and 03807
1. Adjustment valves
2. Loosen set screws securing knob.
3. Rotate appropriate valve clockwise to slow down
drop rate of cutting units.
4. Verify the lift rate adjustment by raising and lowering
cutting units several times. Readjust as required.
Tighten set screw securing adjustment.
Rear Cutting Unit
5. Locate valve in front of rear axle for rear cutting
units (Figure 90).
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Figure 88
Model 03808
3. Adjustment valves for wing
cutting units
Figure 89