Adjusting Reel Speed; Operating Tips - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Operator's Manual

Adjusting Reel Speed

1. Verify the height-of-cut setting on the cutting
units. Use the column of the Reel Speed
Selection Chart listing either 5-blade, 8-blade, or
11-blade reels, and find the height-of-cut listing
nearest the actual height-of-cut setting. Look
across the chart to find the reel-speed number
that corresponds to that height of cut.
2. Lift the cover from the control arm
Figure 38
1. Cover (control arm)
3. Turn the reel speed control knob
the reel-speed number determined in Step 1.
Figure 39
1. Reel speed control
4. Assemble the cover onto the control arm.
5. Operate the machine for several days, then
examine the cut to ensure the quality of cut.
(Figure 38).
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2. Reel speed and backlap
control
(Figure 39) to
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2. Backlap control
The reel speed knob may be set 1 position on
either side of the reel-speed number indicated
on the chart to account for differences in grass
condition, grass length removed, and personal
preference.

Operating Tips

Mowing Techniques
•
To begin cutting, engage the cutting units, then
approach the mowing area slowly. Once the front
cutting units are over the mowing area, lower the
cutting units.
•
To achieve the professional straight-line cut and
striping that is desirable for some applications, find
a tree or other object in the distance and drive
straight toward it.
•
As soon as the front cutting units reach the edge of
the mowing area, lift the cutting units and perform
a tear drop shaped turn to quickly line you up for
your next pass.
•
To mow around bunkers, ponds, or other contours
easily, use the Sidewinder and move the control
lever left or right, depending on your mowing
application. The cutting units can also be shifted
to vary tire tracking.
•
The cutting units tend to throw grass to the front
or the rear of the machine. Front throw should be
used when cutting smaller amounts of grass; thus,
leaving a better after-cut appearance. To throw
clippings to the front, simply close the rear shield
on the cutting units.
CAUTION
To prevent personal injury or damage to the
machine, do not open or close the cutting unit
shields while the engine is running.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop before opening or closing the
cutting unit shields.
•
When cutting larger amounts of grass, position
the shields to just below horizontal. Do not open
the shields too far or an excessive amount of
clippings could build up on the frame, rear
radiator screen, and engine area.
•
The cutting units are also equipped with balance
weights on the non-motor end to give an even cut.
You can add or remove weights if a mismatch
occurs on your turf.
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