Adjustments; Lift Arm Counterbalance Spring - Toro Reelmaster 2300-D Service Manual

Adjustments

CAUTION
Never install or work on the cutting units
or lift arms with the traction unit engine
running. Always stop the engine and re-
move the key first.

Lift Arm Counterbalance Spring

WARNING
Use caution when tensioning springs as
they are under heavy load. Do not move
lift lever, cutting units can lower without
the engine running.
1. Raise cutting units to relieve tension on the counter-
balance springs.
2. Make sure machine is shut off and parking brake
is set.
3. Remove cotter pin and clevis pin securing the spring
shackle to the counterbalance arm. Do not remove the
other clevis pin .
4. Move shackle up or down the counter balance arm
until it aligns with the desired hole of the arm.
Counterbalance Arm
Hole Position
Middle Hole
Second Hole from Top
Top Hole
IMPORTANT: These are recommended settings.
Readjust spring positions to attain optimum per-
formance. By raising spring locations on counter-
balance arms, cutting unit weight on ground is
reduced and traction is increased.
5. Reinstall clevis pin through the desired hole, then
attach cotter pin.
Reelmaster 2300–D/2600–D
Application
for 5 blade reels
for 8 blade reels without
baskets
for 8 blade reels with
baskets
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DO NOT REMOVE THESE PINS
3
4
Figure 5
1. Clevis pin & cotter pin
2. Spring Shackle
2
1
3. Counterbalance arm
4. Counterbalance spring
Cutting Units