Setting The Reel Speed; Adjusting The Lift-Arm Counterbalance - Toro Reelmaster 5510 Operator's Manual

Setting the Reel Speed

Important:
It is important that proper reel speeds are used for your mowing application.
Reel speeds that are too slow may result in a wave pattern in the turf, also known as clip marks,
marcelling, or bobbing. If this is observed, try increasing the reel speeds or reducing the mowing speed.
Reel speeds that are too fast may result in turf damage and/or premature wear of the reels, bedknives,
and other mechanical components.
Refer to Setting the Front and Rear Reel Speeds (page
To adjust the reel speed manually, refer to the following:
1. In the InfoCenter, under the settings menu, enter the blade count, mow speed, and HOC to calculate
the proper reel speed.
2. If further adjustments are required, in the settings menu, scroll down to the F Reel RPM, R Reel RPM, or
both.
3. Press the right button to change the reel-speed value. As the speed setting is changed, the display
continues to show the calculated reel speed based on blade count, mow speed, and HOC, but the new
value is also displayed.
Note:
You may need to increase or decrease the reel speed to compensate for varying turf conditions.
Adjusting the Lift-Arm
Counterbalance
Rear Cutting Units
CAUTION
The springs are under tension and could
cause personal injury.
Use caution when adjusting the springs.
You can adjust the amount of counterbalance force
applied to the rear cutting-units to help compensate
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Figure 50
7 inch (178 mm) Reel Speed Chart
for different turf conditions, and to maintain a uniform
height of cut in rough conditions or in areas of thatch
buildup.
You adjust counterbalance force of each torsion
spring to 1 of 4 settings. Each increment increases or
decreases the counterbalance force on the cutting
unit by 2.3 kg (5 lb). You can position the springs at
the back side of the first spring actuator to remove all
counterbalance (fourth position).
Note:
the long leg of the torsion spring above the shouldered
stud.
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To remove all counterbalance force, position
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