Front Shield And Fins Adjustment; Rear Shield Adjustment - Toro Reelmaster 6500–D Service Manual

Front Shield and Fins Adjustment

Adjust front shield and/or shield fin angle for desired
grass clippings dispersion.
1. Position cutting unit on a flat level surface.
2. To adjust fins (Fig. 28), unhook and move front
mounting tab to the straight ahead or angled position
slot.
3. To change front shield angle, loosen flange head
capscrew securing shield to right side plate, move shield
to desired angle and tighten screw.

Rear Shield Adjustment

Under most conditions, best dispersion is attained when
rear shield is closed (front discharge).
When conditions are heavy or wet, rear shield may be
opened.
1. To open rear shield (Fig. 29), loosen flange head
capscrew securing shield to left side plate, rotate shield
to open position and tighten capscrew.
Cutting Units Model 03857, S/N 80302 & Up
Model 03858, S/N 81419 & Up
Model 03859, S/N 81993 & Up
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Figure 28
1. Shield fin
2. Front grass shield
3. Front capscrew location
Figure 29
1. Rear grass shield
2. Rear capscrew
Reelmaster 6500–D/6700–D
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