Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Performing Daily Maintenance; Adjusting The Clip Rate - Toro 04861 Operator's Manual

Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator. The owner
is responsible for training all operators and
mechanics.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Shut off the machine, remove the key (if equipped),
and wait for all movement to stop before you leave
the operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Know how to stop the machine and shut off the
machine quickly.
•
Check that operator-presence controls, safety
switches, and safety protective devices are
attached and functioning properly. Do not operate
the machine unless they are functioning properly.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Perform the daily maintenance procedures; refer to
Daily Maintenance Checklist (page

Adjusting the Clip Rate

The clip rate is determined by the following machine
settings:
•
•
To determine the reel speed and reel-drive-pulley
position for the appropriate clip, refer to the following
table:
Clip Rate

Adjusting the Reel Speed

Use the reel-speed-control knob
the reel speed.
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25).
12
Reel speed: You can adjust the reel speed to a
high or low setting; refer to
Speed (page 12).
Reel-drive-pulley position: You can set the
reel-drive pulleys in 2 positions; refer to your
cutting unit Operator's Manual.
Reel Belt
Speed Position
8-blade
Low Low 7.3 mm
(0.286 inch)
Low High 8.7 mm
(0.241 inch)
High Low 5.9 mm
(0.233 inch)
High High 5.0 mm
(0.196 inch)
High reel speed: Rotate the knob so that the "H"
on the knob is directed toward the front of the
machine.
Low reel speed: Rotate the knob so that the "L"
on the knob is directed toward the front of the
machine.
Adjusting the Reel
Cutting Unit
11-blade 14-blade
5.3 mm 4.2 mm
(0.208 inch) (0.164 inch)
4.4 mm 3.5 mm
(0.175 inch) (0.137 inch)
4.3 mm 3.4 mm
(0.169 inch) (0.133 inch)
3.6 mm 2.8 mm
(0.142 inch) (0.112 inch)
(Figure 11) to adjust