Toro 03608 Reelmaster 5410-G, 03609 Reelmaster 5510-G Operator's Manual

FormNo.3391-854RevA

Reelmaster

®

5410-Gor5510-G

TractionUnit

ModelNo.03608—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.03609—SerialNo.315000001andUp

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3391-854*A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsingolfcourses,parks,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.

Figure1

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
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yourproductready.Themodelandserialnumbersareona
platemountedontheleftsideoftheframeunderthefoot
rest.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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Contents

Safety...........................................................................4

SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4

ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7

Setup...........................................................................10

1AdjustingtheTirePressure....................................10

2AdjustingtheStepHeight.....................................10

3AdjustingtheControlArmPosition........................11

4InstallingtheCuttingUnits....................................11

5AdjustingtheTurfCompensationSpring.................14

6UsingtheCuttingUnitKickstand...........................15

ProductOverview.........................................................16

Controls...............................................................16

Specications........................................................22

Attachments/Accessories........................................22

Operation....................................................................22

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................22

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................23

AddingFuel...........................................................23

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid...................................24

CheckingtheReeltoBedknifeContact......................26

CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................26

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................26

SettingtheReelSpeed.............................................26

AdjustingtheLiftArmCounterbalance.....................26

AdjustingtheLiftArmTurnAroundPosition.............27

PushingorTowingtheMachine................................27

LocatingtheJackingPoints......................................28

LocatingtheTieDowns..........................................28

UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight..........................28

CheckingtheInterlockSwitches...............................29

HydraulicValveSolenoidFunctions..........................29

OperatingTips......................................................30

Maintenance.................................................................31

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................31

DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................32

ServiceIntervalChart.............................................33

Lubrication...............................................................33

GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................33

EngineMaintenance..................................................35

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................35

ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................35

ReplacingtheSparkPlugs........................................36

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................37

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................37

CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections..................37

FuelPick-upTubeScreen........................................37

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38

ServicingtheBattery...............................................38

CheckingtheFuses.................................................38

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................39

AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................39

AdjustingtheRearWheelToe-in..............................39

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................40

RemovingDebrisfromtheCoolingSystem................40

BrakeMaintenance....................................................41

AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................41

AdjustingtheParkingBrake....................................41

BeltMaintenance......................................................42

TensioningtheAlternatorBelt.................................42

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................42

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................42

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.................................43

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................43

UsingtheHydraulicSystemTestPorts.......................44

CuttingUnitSystemMaintenance.................................45

BacklappingtheCuttingUnits..................................45

Storage........................................................................46

PreparingtheTractionUnit.....................................46

PreparingtheEngine..............................................46

3

Safety

Improperusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
death.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial

carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese

instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare

nearby.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain

professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:

–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking

withride-onmachines;

–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill

notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

◊insufcientwheelgrip;

◊beingdriventoofast;

◊inadequatebraking;

◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;

◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes;

◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistant

footwear,longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andear
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymayget
tangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatetheequipment
whenbarefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.

•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses
cancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel

ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.T oguardagainst
overturning:

–Donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor

downhill.

–Machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand

duringtightturns.

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–Stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden

hazards.

–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.

–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen

suggestedintheoperator'smanual.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother

thangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,

orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioning
properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speed

theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:

–Stoponlevelground.

–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments.

–Changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake.

–Stoptheengineandremovethekey.

•Disengagethedrivestotheattachment(s)when

transportingthemachineornotusingthemachine.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagethedrivestothe

attachment:

–beforerefuelling;

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;

–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment

canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.

–beforeclearingblockages;

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower;

–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.

•Reducetheenginespeedsettingduringenginerun-out

and,iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turn
thefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopcylinders/reelsifnot
mowing.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea

buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,

silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor

deterioration.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent

entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.

•Onmulti-cylinder/multi-reelmachines,takecareas

rotatingonecylinder/reelcancauseothercylinders/reels
torotate.

•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking

brake,stopengineandremovekeyfromignition.Wait
forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or
repairingthemachine.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,

silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upanyoilorfuelspillage.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.

Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthepositive
terminallast.Connectthepositiveterminalrstandthe
negativeterminallast.

•Usecarewhencheckingthecylinders/reels.Weargloves

andusecautionwhenservicingthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Chargebatteriesinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,away

fromsparksandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingittoordisconnectingitfromthebattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

5

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandard.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes

orsneakers.

•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand

requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.

•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper

operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.

•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss

ofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or

otherhazards.

–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

withterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donotresume
mowinguntiltheareaiscleared.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall

hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor

nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.

•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe

hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular

basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance

adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.

•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro

Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,

contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe

right-of-way.

–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto

keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.

•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea

toanother.

•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust

pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.

•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit

tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.

•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornearthe

mowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,combined

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-6681

1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.

98-4387

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

93–6689

1.Danger—noriders.

93-7272

1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.

93–6696

1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.

112-5019

106-6754

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.

93-6688

2.Cuttinghazardofhandor
foot—stoptheengineand
waitformovingpartsto
stop.

110-0986

1.Pressthebrakepedalandparkingbrakepedaltosetthe
parkingbrake.

2.Pressthebrakepedaltoapplythebrake.

3.Pressthetractionpedaltomovethemachineforward.

4.Reelenabledmode

5.Transportmode

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1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.

2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.

106-6755

3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

110-9642

110-8921

1.Tractionunitspeed

2.Slow

3.Fast

1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Movethecotterpintotheholeclosesttotherodbracket
andthenremovetheliftarmandpivotyoke.

117–0169

110-8869

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.

2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.

3.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds;lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseat
belt.AlwayswearaseatbeltwhenaROPSisinplace.

4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingdecks,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.

5.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donottowthe
machine.

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

2.Powerpoint—10amp

3.Headlights—10amp

4.Power—10amp

5.Enginestart—15amp

6.Optionalairrideseatsuspension—20amp

7.EnginecomputermanagementC—7.5amp

8.EnginecomputermanagementB—7.5amp

9.EnginecomputermanagementA—7.5amp

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

discard.

125–8754

1.Headlights

2.Engage7.Lowerthecuttingunits

3.Powertake-off(PTO)

4.Disengage

5.Fast

6.Slow

8.Raisethecuttingunits

9.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

125–2924

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1
2
3

4
5

6

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Fronthoseguide(right-hand)
Fronthoseguide(left-hand)

Nopartsrequired

Cuttingunitkickstand

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual
Engineoperator’smanual1

PartsCatalog

Qty.

Qty.

–

–

–

1
1

–

1

1

1

Readthemanualsbeforeoperatingthemachineanduse
themtoreferenceinformationaboutthemachine.

UsethePartsCatalogtoreferencepartnumbers.

Adjustthetirepressure.

Adjustthestepheight.

Adjustthecontrolarmposition.

Installthecuttingunits.

Adjusttheturfcompensationspring.

InstalltheCuttingUnitKickstand.

Use

Use

Operatortrainingmaterial

CuttingPerformancePaper

Shim

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

1

AdjustingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thetiresareover-inatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Correctairpressurein
thefrontandreartiresis83to103kPa(12to15psi).

1

1

1

Reviewthetrainingmaterialbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Usethepaperforadjustingthecuttingunitbedknifeto
reelcontact.

Usetheshimforadjustingthecuttingunitbedknifetoreel
contact.

2

AdjustingtheStepHeight

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Theheightofthestepscanbeadjustedfortheoperators
comfort.

1.Removethe2boltsandnutssecuringthestepbrackets
tothetractionunitframe(Figure2).

Important:Maintainevenpressureinalltirestoensure
uniformcontactwiththeturf.

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Figure2

1.Step2.Stepbrackets

2.Raiseorlowerthesteptothedesiredheightand
re-securethebracketstotheframewiththe2bolts
andnuts.

3.Repeattheprocedureontheotherstep.

3

AdjustingtheControlArm Position

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thecontrolarmpositioncanbeadjustedfortheoperator’s
comfort.

1.Loosenthe2boltssecuringthecontrolarmtothe
retainingbracket(Figure3).

Figure3

1.Controlarm3.Bolts(2)

2.Retainingbrackets

2.Rotatethecontrolarmtothedesiredpositionand
tightenthe2bolts.

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InstallingtheCuttingUnits

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Fronthoseguide(right-hand)

1

Fronthoseguide(left-hand)

Procedure

1.Removethereelmotorsfromtheshippingbrackets.

2.Removetheshippingbracketsanddiscard.

3.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustthemasdescribedinthecuttingunit
Operator'sManual.

4.Makesurethecounterweight(Figure4)isinstalledto
theproperendofthecuttingunitasdescribedinthe
cuttingunitOperator'sManual.

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Figure6

Figure4

1.Counterweight

5.Allthecuttingunitsareshippedwiththeturf
compensationspringmountedtotherightsideofthe
cuttingunit.Theturfcompensationspringmustbe
mountedtothesamesideofthecuttingunitasthe
reeldrivemotor.Repositiontheturfcompensation
asfollows:

A.Removethe2carriageboltsandnutssecuringthe

rodbrackettothecuttingunittabs(Figure5).

1.Oppositecarrierframetab

2.Rodbracket

D.Mounttherodbrackettothecuttingunittabs

withthecarriageboltsandnuts(Figure6).

Important:Onthe#4(leftfront)and#5
(rightfront)cuttingunits(Figure7),use
therodbracketmountingnutstoinstallthe
hoseguidestothefrontofthecuttingunit
tabs(Figure8).Thehoseguidesshouldlean
towardthecentercuttingunit(Figure8and

Figure9).

Figure7

Figure5

1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springtube

2.Rodbracket

B.Removetheangenutsecuringthespringtube

bolttothecarrierframetab(Figure5)Remove
theassembly.

C.Mountthespringtubebolttotheoppositetabon

thecarrierframeandsecurewiththeangenut.
Theboltheadistobepositionedtotheouterside
ofthetabasshowninFigure6.

1.Hoseguide(#4cuttingunit
shown)

2.Rodbracket

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Figure8

3.Nuts

g019284

1

1

1.Hoseguides(eachmustleantowardthecentercuttingunit)

Note:Wheninstallingorremovingthecutting
units,makesurethehairpincotterisinstalledin
thespringrodholenexttotherodbracket.When
notinstallingorremovingthecuttingunits,the
hairpincottermustbeinstalledintheholeinthe
endoftherod.

6.Loweralltheliftarmscompletely.

7.Removethesnapperpinandthecapfromtheliftarm
pivotyoke(Figure10).

Figure9

Figure11

1.Liftarm3.Liftarmpivotyoke

2.Carrierframeshaft

Figure10

1.Snapperpin2.Cap

8.Forthefrontcuttingunits,slideacuttingunitunder
theliftarmwhileinsertingthecarrierframeshaftup
intotheliftarmpivotyoke(Figure11).

9.Usethefollowingprocedureontherearcuttingunits
whentheheightofcutisabove19.5mm(3/4inch).

A.Removethelynchpinandwashersecuringthelift

armpivotshafttotheliftarmandslidethelift
armpivotshaftoutoftheliftarm(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Liftarmpivotshaftlynchpinandwasher

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B.Inserttheliftarmyokeontothecarrierframe

shaft(Figure11).

C.Inserttheliftarmshaftintotheliftarmandsecure

itwiththewasherandlynchpin(Figure12).

10.Insertthecapoverthecarrierframeshaftandliftarm
yoke.

11.Securethecapandthecarrierframeshafttothelift
armyokewiththesnapperpin.Usetheslotifasteering
cuttingunitisdesiredorusetheholeifthecuttingunit
istobelockedinposition(Figure10).

12.Securetheliftarmchaintothechainbracketwiththe
snapperpin(Figure13).Usethenumberofchainlinks
describedinthecuttingunitOperator'sManual.

Figure14

1.Reeldrivemotor2.Mountingbolts

Figure13

1.Liftarmchain3.Snapperpin

2.Chainbracket

13.Onthe#4(leftfront)and#5(rightfront)cutting
units,insertthereelmotorhosesintotherespective
hoseguide.

14.Coatthesplineshaftofthereelmotorwithclean
grease.

15.OilthereelmotorO-ringandinstallitontothemotor
ange.

16.Installthemotorbyrotatingitclockwisesothatthe
motorangesclearthebolts(Figure14).Rotatethe
motorcounterclockwiseuntiltheangesencirclethe
boltsthentightenthebolts.

Important:Makesurethereelmotorhosesare
nottwisted,kinkedorintheriskofbeingpinched.

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AdjustingtheTurf CompensationSpring

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Theturfcompensationspring(Figure15)transfersweight
fromthefronttotherearroller.Thishelpstoreduceawave
patternintheturf,alsoknownasmarcellingorbobbing.

Important:Makespringadjustmentswiththecutting
unitmountedtothetractionunit,pointingstraight
ahead,andloweredtotheshopoor.

1.Makesurethatthehairpincotterisinstalledintherear
holeinthespringrod(Figure15).

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Figure15

1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springrod

2.Hairpincotter4.Hexnuts

Figure16

2.Tightenthehexnutsonthefrontendofthespring
roduntilthecompressedlengthofthespringis12.7
cm(5inches)onReelmaster5410,5inchcuttingunits
or15.9cm(6.25inches)onReelmaster5510,7inch
cuttingunits(Figure15).

Note:Whenoperatingonroughterraindecrease
thespringlengthby12.7mm(1/2inch);thisslightly
decreasesgroundfollowing.

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UsingtheCuttingUnit Kickstand

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Cuttingunitkickstand

Procedure

Wheneverthecuttingunithastobetippedtoexposethe
bedknife/reel,propuptherearofthecuttingunitwiththe
kickstandtomakesurethenutsonthebackendofthe
bedbaradjustingscrewsarenotrestingontheworksurface
(Figure16).

1.Cuttingunitkickstand

Securethekickstandtothechainbracketwiththesnapper
pin(Figure17).

Figure17

1.Chainbracket3.Cuttingunitkickstand

2.Snapperpin

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