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
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
Adjusting the Lift-Arm
(Figure 36)
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).
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reel.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, shut off the engine, set the parking brake,
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 the adjustment
(Figure 37).
CAUTION
The springs are under tension and could cause
personal injury.
Use caution when adjusting them.
3. While relieving the spring tension, remove the bolt
and locknut securing the spring actuator to the bracket
(Figure 37).