Adjusting The Lift-Arm Counterbalance - Toro Reelmaster 3555 Operator's Manual

1. 8-blade reel adjustment
2. 11-blade reel adjustment
4. To set the reel speed, rotate the knob
36) until the indicator arrow is in line with the
number designating the desired setting.
Figure 36
1. Reel speed control knob
Note:
The reel speed can be increased or
decreased to compensate for turf conditions.
When using baskets, increase the reel speed to
improve collection performance.
Figure 35
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3. Read the Operator's Manual for information on adjusting the
reel.
Adjusting the Lift-Arm
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Counterbalance
You can adjust the counterbalance on the lift arms of
the rear cutting units to compensate for different turf
conditions and to maintain a uniform height of cut in
rough conditions or in areas of thatch buildup.
You can adjust each counterbalance spring to 1 of
4 settings. Each increment increases or decreases
counterbalance on the cutting unit by 2.3 kg (5 lb).
You can position the springs on the back side of the
first spring actuator to remove all counterbalance
(fourth position).
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Insert a tube or similar object onto the long
spring end to relieve the spring tension during
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the adjustment
The springs are under tension and could
cause personal injury.
Use caution when adjusting them.
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(Figure 37).
CAUTION
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