Clip Rate (Reel Speed) - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Operator's Manual

8. Before reaching the turnaround location, pull
back the cutting-unit shift lever only long enough
to raise the cutting units, and release the control
lever.
Important:
Do not hold the cutting-unit shift
lever back while turning.

Clip Rate (Reel Speed)

To achieve a consistent, high quality of cut and a uniform after-cut appearance, it is important that the reel
speed be matched to the height of cut.
Important:
If the reel speed is too slow, you may notice visible clip marks. If the reel speed is too fast,
the cut may have a fuzzy appearance.
Reel Speed Selection Chart
Height of Cut
63.5 mm 2-1/2 inches
60.3 mm 2-3/8 inches
57.2 mm 2-1/4 inches
54.0 mm
2-1/8 inches
50.8 mm 2 inches
47.6 mm 1-7/8 inches
44.5 mm 1-3/4 inches
41.3 mm 1-5/8 inches
38.1 mm 1-1/2 inches
34.9 mm
1-3/8 inches
31.8 mm 1-1/4 inches
28.8 mm 1-1/8 inches
25. mm 1 inch
22.2 mm 7/8 inch
19.1 mm 3/4 inch
15.9 mm 5/8 inch
12.7 mm
1/2 inch
9.5 mm 3/8 inch
* Toro does not recommend this height of cut and/or mowing speed.
Note:
The higher the number, the higher the speed.
5-Blade Reel
8 km/h 9.6 km/h
(5 mph) (6 mph)
3 3
3 4
3 4
3 4
3 4
4 5
4 5
5 6
5 7
5 8
6 9
8 9*
9 9*
9* 9*
9* 9*
9* 9*
9* 9*
9* 9*
9. Perform a tear-shaped turn to quickly line up for
your next pass.
8-Blade Reel
8 km/h 9.6 km/h
(5 mph) (6 mph)
3* 3*
3* 3*
3* 3*
3* 3*
3* 3*
3* 3*
3* 3*
3* 3*
3 4
3 4
4 4
4 5
5 6
5 7
7 9
9 9*
9
9*
9 9*
30
11-Blade Reel
8 km/h 9.6 km/h
(5 mph) (6 mph)
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
6 7
7 7
8 8
9 9