After Operation; After Operation Safety; Hauling The Machine; Identifying The Tie-Down Points - Toro Reelmaster 5510 Operator's Manual

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Follow and maintain the 1/3rd rule (cut only 1/3 of
the grass blade at a time).
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Set reel speed and traction speed to obtain the
desired clip length.
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When mowing in wet conditions, open the rear
shield of the cutting unit.
Scalping, Circle Cutting, and
Verticutting
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Scalping/Circle Cutting
– Scalping and circle cutting are considered
severe applications. Dedicate reels specifically
to these applications.
– Follow and maintain the 1/3rd rule (cut only 1/3
of the grass blade at a time).
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Verticutting
– For 5-inch verticutters, set the verticutter
blade depth to 1/8 inch or less. For 7-inch
verticutters, set the blade depth to 1/4 inch or
less.
– Ensure that the cutting-unit blades are sharp,
adjusted correctly, and that none of the blades
are bent. Dull and bent blades require more
power.
– Adding more blades to reduce the blade
spacing increases power consumption.
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Best Practices for Scalping, Circle Cutting, and
Verticutting
– Open the rear cutting-unit shields.
– Recommended maximum mowing speed is 6
km/h (4 mph).
– Set the reel speeds to setting 6.
Note:
Higher reel speed settings result in less
torque. When scalping, better performance
and efficiency is achieved at lower reel speed
settings.
– Do not use Economy Mode.
– Use the InfoCenter to monitor the engine
coolant temperature.
– Frequently check the rear radiator screen
and the air cleaner air inlet screen above the
radiator for chaff build up.
– If the engine overheats, park the machine in
a shaded area with good air flow to let the
components cool.
Transporting the Machine
Disengage the PTO and raise the cutting units to
the T position. Be careful when driving
RANSPORT
between objects so you do not accidentally damage
the machine or cutting units. Use extra care when
operating the machine on slopes. Drive slowly and
avoid sharp turns on slopes to prevent rollovers.
Lower the cutting units when going downhill for
steering control.
Maintaining the Machine after
Mowing
After mowing, thoroughly wash the machine with a
garden hose with no nozzle to avoid contamination
and damage to the seals and bearings caused
by excessive water pressure. Ensure that the
radiator and oil cooler are kept free of dirt or grass
clippings. After cleaning, inspect the machine for
possible hydraulic-fluid leaks, damage, or wear to the
hydraulic and mechanical components, and check the
cutting-unit blades for sharpness.

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
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Park the machine on a level surface.
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Disengage and lower the cutting units.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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Wait for all movement to stop.
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Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
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To help prevent fires, ensure that the cutting units,
drives, mufflers, cooling screens, and engine
compartment are free from grass and debris
buildup. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever
you are hauling or not using the machine.
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Maintain and clean the seat belt(s) as necessary.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.

Hauling the Machine

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Use full-width ramps for loading the machine onto
a trailer or truck.
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Tie the machine down securely.
Identifying the Tie-Down
Points
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Front of the machine—the hole in the rectangular
pad, under the axle tube, inside each front tire
(Figure 56).
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