Key Switch; Throttle Control; Fuel Gauge - Toro 03550 Reelmaster 5500-D Operator's Manual

Key Switch

Three positions: Off, On/Preheat and Start (Fig. 23).
Speedometer
Indicates ground speed at which machine is traveling
(Fig. 23).
Lower Mow/Raise Control Lever
The lever raises and lowers the cutting units and also starts
and stops the reels (Fig. 24).

Fuel Gauge

Shows amount of fuel in tank (Fig. 24).
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Indicates dangerously low engine oil pressure (Fig. 24).
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Figure 24
1. Lower mow/Raise control
lever
2. Fuel gauge
3. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
4. Engine oil pressure
warning light
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
The light illuminates and engine shuts down when coolant
reaches a dangerously high temperature (Fig. 24).
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5. Engine coolant
temperature warning light
6. Glow plug indicator light
7. Charge indicator

8. Throttle control

9. Enable/Disable switch
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Glow Plug Indicator Light
When lit, indicates glow plugs are on (Fig. 24).
Charge Indicator
Illuminates when system charging circuit malfunctions
(Fig. 24).
Throttle Control
Move control forward to increase engine speed, rearward to
decrease speed (Fig. 24).
Enable/Disable Switch
Used in conjunction with lower mow / raise control lever
(Joystick) to operate reels. Reels can be raised but not
lowered when in mid position (Fig. 24).
Backlap Knobs
Used in conjunction with lower mow / raise control lever
for backlapping operation (Fig. 24). Refer to Backlapping
on page 49.
Reel Speed Controls
Controls RPM of front and rear cutting units (Fig. 25). #1
position is for backlapping. Remaining settings are for
mowing operations. See section in manual for operating
instructions and decal under seat for proper settings.
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Figure 25
1. Reel speed controls
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2
2. Backlap knobs