Troubleshooting - Toro Reelmaster 5200-D Service Manual

Troubleshooting

Turf Condition
Turf conditions play a dramatic role in the aftercut ap-
pearance. Turf conditions must always be considered
before attempting to remedy a problem with adjust-
ments to your turf equipment. Equipment used strictly
for mowing cannot remedy turf conditions but can often
times be adjusted to adapt to a given turf condition.
The goal of a turf equipment service person is to help ad-
dress concerns by matching the equipment to the cur-
rent conditions. This is a partnership between you and
Cutting Units
A cutting unit that is set up incorrectly or improperly
maintained can cause many problems. The items listed
below must be checked, corrected if necessary, and be
the same on all cutting units:
• Adjusters, Pivots, Bushings and Compensating
Springs– lubricated if necessary, tight and in good
working order.
• Bedknife: Correct for the application with sharp, flat
and straight cutting edge .
• Bedknife Attitude: Set to manufacturer recommenda-
tions.
• Bedknife Contact: Set properly according to
manufacturer recommendations.
• Reel: Sharp cutting edge (relief or backgrind recom-
mended) with less than .002 (.05mm) run out as a
general rule, always refer to manufacturers recom-
mendations.
Problem Solving
• Define the issue (ask enough questions and see the
issue for yourself) the issue must be clearly defined
before you can begin to address it correctly.
• Evaluate turf conditions for their part in the outcome
(including weather trends such as extreme wet or dry,
recent turf maintenance performed such as top
dressing etc.).
• Verify the traction unit is operating properly and in
good condition (no switches jumped, proper engine
RPM, maintenance up to date etc.).
• Check and recheck the cutting units for accurate and
proper setup.
Cutting Units
(Model 03506, S/N 80001 - 209999999)
(Model 03509, S/N 80001 - 209999999)
the person or persons responsible for the turf. The ulti-
mate solution is usually a combination of turf remedies
and machine adjustments.
It is important to remember that the same "fix" will not
work for every turf condition and it may not work every
time in what seems to be identical conditions. Require-
ments are different between warm season grasses and
cool season grasses and the cutting unit needs to be
setup for the grass type and seasonal differences.
• Reel Bearings: In good condition, no end–play and
adjusted properly.
• Reel Diameter: Meets or exceeds the manufacturer
recommended minimum diameter.
• Rollers: Parallel to the reel (see operators manual).
• Roller condition: Bearings (no end–play), surface run
out as a general rule should be less than .015
(.38mm) (but always refer to manufacturers recom-
mendations), and centered in the frame.
• H.O.C. set to obtain the correct effective height of cut.
• The wear factors must be equal. (a new part on one
unit and the same part being worn on another unit can
cause differences).
• Understand and be able to duplicate the complaint or
condition.
While attempting to resolve aftercut appearance issues
it will be necessary to make physical changes to compo-
nents of the cutting unit or traction unit. All adjustment,
changes, and modifications from a current condition
should be made singularly using a scientific process.
Make only one change at a time and take careful notes
of the conditions resulting from each change before
additional changes or adjustments are made. A system-
atic approach to troubleshooting will assist in resolving
issues timely and effectively.
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