Adjustments; Characteristics; Adjusting The Reel Bearing (Cutting Units With Painted Side Plates) - Toro Reelmaster 5410 Series Service Manual

Adjustments

Characteristics

Adjusting the Reel Bearing (cutting units with painted side plates)

Checking the Reel Bearing Adjustment
Reelmaster ® 5410/5510/5610 Series
15216SL Rev C
Do not install or work on the cutting units or lift arms with the engine
running. Always shut off the engine and remove the key from the
key switch.
The dual knob bedknife-to-reel adjustment system incorporated in this cutting
unit simplifies the adjustment procedure necessary to deliver optimum mowing
performance. The precise adjustment possible with this design gives the
necessary control to provide a continual self-sharpening action. This feature
maintains sharp cutting edges, assures good quality of cut, and greatly reduces
the need for routine backlapping.
In addition, the rear roller positioning system allows for various height-of-cut
ranges and aggressiveness of cut selections.
If a cutting unit is determined to be out of adjustment, complete the following
procedures in the specified order to adjust the cutting unit properly.
Note: Refer to the Cutting Unit Operator's Manual for cutting unit adjustment
procedures for your Reelmaster machine.
1. Adjust the bedknife parallel to the reel.
2. Determine the desired height-of-cut range and install the rear roller mounting
shim(s) accordingly.
3. Adjust the height-of-cut.
Note: Cutting units that have aluminum side plates do not require reel bearing
adjustment.
To ensure cut quality and long life of the cutting reel bearings on a cutting unit
with cast iron side plates, periodically check the reel bearing adjustment.
1. Remove the hydraulic reel motor from the cutting unit; refer to
Hydraulic Reel Motor (page
2. Loosen the bedknife to reel adjustment until no contact exists; refer to the
Cutting Unit Operator's Manual.
Contact with the reel, bedknife, or other cutting unit parts can result
in personal injury.
Use heavy gloves when handling the cutting reel.
3. Hold on to the reel shaft and try to move the reel assembly side to side. If
reel end-play exists, side to side movement will be detected.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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