Toro 03857 Operator's Manual

5, 7 & 11 blade reels reelmaster 6000 series

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To assure maximum safety, optimum performance, and to gain
knowledge of the product, it is essential that you or any other
operator of the machine and cutting units read and understand
the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay
particular attention to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
highlighted by this symbol:
MODEL 03857—
MODEL 03858—
MODEL 03859—
®
©The TORO COMPANY—1998
90001 AND UP
90001 AND UP
90001 AND UP
5, 7 & 11 BLADE REELS
REELMASTER 6000 SERIES
The safety alert symbol means CAUTION, WARNING or
DANGERópersonal safety instruction. Failure to comply with
the instruction may result in personal injury.
FORM NO. 3322-218 Rev A
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL

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  • Page 1 FORM NO. 3322-218 Rev A 90001 AND UP MODEL 03857— OPERATOR'S 90001 AND UP MODEL 03858— MANUAL MODEL 03859— 90001 AND UP ® 5, 7 & 11 BLADE REELS REELMASTER 6000 SERIES To assure maximum safety, optimum performance, and to gain...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Adjust Front Shield and Fins D. Finalizing Height of Cut Adjust Rear Shield BACKLAPPING Adjust Turf Compensation Spring MAINTENANCE SETTING HEIGHT OF CUT 8-14 Lubrication A. Adjusting (Parallel) Bedknife to Reel Reel Bearing Adjustment SPA Spring Adjustment THE TORO PROMISE Back Cover...
  • Page 3: Identification And Ordering

    To order replacement parts from an authorized TORO Distributor, supply the following information: Model and serial numbers of the machine.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Never operate the cutting units when under the purchase genuine TORO replacement parts and influence of drugs or alcohol. accessories to keep the Toro all TORO. NEVER USE “WILL-FIT” REPLACEMENT PARTS AND Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a...
  • Page 5: Safety And Instruction Decal

    SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS The following decal is installed on the cutting uit. If it becomes damaged or illegible, replace it. The decal part number is listed below and in your parts catalog. Replacement can be ordered from your Authorized Toro Distributor.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Wiehle roller. The rear roller is a 3” (76 mm) diameter steel full roller. Both rollers use the same heavy-duty ball bearings with two conventional single-lip seals and a Toro labyrinth seal to provide four sealing surfaces to protect the bearings.
  • Page 7: Set-Up Instructions

    Set-Up Instructions IMPORTANT: Read this operator’s manual mounting tab to the straight-ahead or angled thoroughly before operating the cutting unit. Failure position slot to do so may result in damage to the cutting unit or an unsatisfactory quality of cut. NOTE: Right and left ends of the cutting unit are determined by standing with the rear roller in front of you (Fig.
  • Page 8: Adjust Turf Compensation Spring

    Set-up Instructions ADJUST THE TURF COMPENSATION SPRING The turf compensation spring (Fig. 5), connecting the carrier frame to the cutting unit controls the amount of fore-aft rotation available, and the amount of ground clearance in transport and turn around. The turf compensation spring also transfers weight from the front to the rear roller.
  • Page 9: Setting Height Of Cut

    NOTE: Toro recommends light contact between the reel and bedknife. However, for dry and/or sparse conditions a .001–.002” (.03–05 mm) clearance may be required to...
  • Page 10: Setting Cutting Unit Attitude

    Therefore, minimum recommended attitude is 1 degree. NOTE: Recheck whether the paper still cuts on For setting consistent cutting unit attitude, Toro strongly both ends of the reel to insure the bedknife did not recommends using a two-screw gauge bar, Toro part no.
  • Page 11: Setting Attitude For New Cutting Units

    Used Cutting Unit procedure. Figure 12 1. Rear support bracket Using a two-screw gauge bar, Toro part no. 98- 2. Side plate holes 1852, set the first screw to the desired height of cut. This setting is from the bar face to the underside of With the cutting unit rotated vertical, place gauge the screw head (Fig.
  • Page 12 “B” (Fig. 11) Hole (fig. 11) •Optional Low-Cut Bedknife, Toro part no. 93-9774, is required for a height of cut below 13mm NOTE: For front roller distances (“B”) greater than 38 mm, switch the long and short adjusting nut locations for...
  • Page 13: Checking Or Adjusting Attitude For Used Cutting Units

    Setting Height of Cut FIRST METHOD (Angle Indicator): Rotate the cutting unit backward to gain access to the reel and bedknife. Place an angle indicator, Toro part no. 99-3503, on the bedknife and record the bedknife angle (Fig. 15). Figure 13 1.
  • Page 14 NOTE: Both screws must contact the flat surface of the bedknife. SECOND METHOD (Screw Height Difference): Rotate the cutting unit backwards to gain access to reel and bedknife. Using a two-screw gauge bar, Toro part no. 98- 1852, set the first screw to the desired height of cut.
  • Page 15: Leveling Front Roller

    The leveling plate will help to ensure accurate and consistent adjustments. Contact your local Toro Distributor to order a leveling plate. Position the cutting unit on a flat surface. Position a 1/2” (13 mm) or thicker bar under the reel blades and against the cutting edge of the bedknife.
  • Page 16: Finalizing Height Of Cut

    Rock the cutting unit forward (on the reel blades Using a two-screw gauge bar, Toro part no. 98- and steel bar) until the front roller contacts the flat 1852, set the first screw to the desired height of cut.
  • Page 17 Setting Height of Cut bedknife. NOTE: The second screw height was determined in section B: Setting Cutting Unit Attitude. Figure 24 1. Locknut (both sides) To reduce thread play, turn the rear adjusting screw clockwise until a slight gap exists between the rear roller and gauge bar.
  • Page 18: Backlapping

    Open the control cover and turn the height-of-cut Apply lapping compound with a long-handle brush selection knob to position “P” (Fig. 25). (Toro Part No. 29-9100). Never use a short handled brush (Fig. 26). Figure 25 1. Height-of-cut Selector Knob...
  • Page 19 Backlapping backlapping, turn reels OFF by moving the Lower Mow/Raise lever rearward; move the Enable/Disable switch to Disable and turn the engine OFF. After adjustments have been completed, repeat steps 5–9. 11. Backlap until a small burr develops across the entire front edge of the bedknife.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance LUBRICATION Each cutting unit has (7) grease fittings (Fig. 26) that must be lubricated regularly with No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease. The lubrication points are front roller (2), rear roller (2), reel bearing (2) and bedknife adjuster. IMPORTANT.
  • Page 21 Maintenance Figure 30 1. Set screw 2. Bearing adjusting nut Single-Point Spring Adjustment If the single-point adjustment assembly (Fig. 31) is removed for servicing, make sure the spring is compressed to a length of 1.25” (32 mm). This adjustment is attained by tightening the nut on knob shaft.

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