Verify Height Of Cut; Grass Shield And Fin Adjustment - Toro Reelmaster 6500–D Service Manual

Verify Height of Cut

1. On gauge bar, set head of screw to desired Height–
of–Cut. This measurement is from bar face to underside
of screw head.
2. Place the bar across the front and rear rollers and ad-
just the rear roller up or down until the underside of
screw head engages the bedknife edge. Do this on both
ends of reel.

Grass Shield and Fin Adjustment

Adjust grass shield and/or shield fin angle for desired
grass clippings dispersion.
1. Position cutting unit on a flat level surface.
2. To adjust fins, unhook and move front mounting tab
to the straight ahead or angled position slot. Set fins to
prevent windrowing of clippings. Windrowing can occur
due to the helix of the reel or when clippings are dis-
charged onto frame members or tires.
3. To change grass shield angle, loosen flange head
capscrew securing shield to left side plate, move shield
to desired angle and tighten screw.
Reelmaster 6500–D/6700–D
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Figure 16
1. Gauge bar
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Figure 17
1. Shield fin
2. Grass shield
Model 03853
Model 03854
Model 03855
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Cutting Units