Troubleshooting - Toro Reelmaster 216 Service Manual

Troubleshooting

There are a number of factors that can contribute to
unsatisfactory quality of cut, some of which may be turf
conditions. Turf conditions such as excessive thatch,
"sponginess" or attempting to cut off too much grass
Factors Affecting Quality of Cut
Factor
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1. Engine maximum governed speed.
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2. Reel speed and ground speed.
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3. Tire pressure.
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4. Reel bearing condition and alignment.
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5. Reel and bedknife sharpness.
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6. Bedknife parallel to reel.
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7. Bedknife to reel contact.
Troubleshooting
height may not always be overcome by adjusting the
machine. It is important to remember that the lower the
height of cut, the more critical these factors are.
Possible Problem/Correction
Check maximum governed engine speed. Adjust to
specification if necessary — affects reel speed.
Select proper reel pulley size and use proper ground
speed to get optimum clip frequency for selected
height of cut.
See Troubleshooting in Chapter 5 - Hydraulic System.
Check tire pressure and adjust if necessary. Must be
equal in both front tires.
Replace bearings if worn or damaged.
Reel and/or bedknife that has rounded edge
CANNOT be corrected by tightening bedknife to reel
contact. Grind reel to remove taper (cone shape)
and/or rifling (grooved or ribbed appearance). Grind
bedknife to sharpen and/or remove rifling. (Most com­
mon cause of rifling is bedknife to reel contact that is
too tight.)
NOTE: New bedknife must be ground after installing
on bedbar to match bedknife to bedbar.
Check and adjust as necessary.
Check before operating with cutting unit on ground.
Remove belt tension and rotate reel by hand. TURN
ADJUSTING KNOB ONE (1) CLICK AT A TIME UNTIL
FIRST CONTACT BETWEEN REEL AND BEDKNIFE IS
FELT OR HEARD, THEN TIGHTEN ONE (1) MORE
CLICK TO GET LIGHT CONTACT . No contact dulls
cutting edges. Excessive contact increases wear.
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