Toro 03664 Operator's Manual

Form No. 3354–709 Rev B

Verticutter

Reelmaster 5210/5410 Series Cutting Unit with
5in Reel

Model No. 03664—Serial No. 260000001 and Up

Operator’s Manual

English (EN)

Contents

Introduction

Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loose Parts 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Transport Rollers 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspection 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Blade Depth 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjust the Rear Grass Shield 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Roller Scrapers 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Transport Rollers 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mount Verticutter Reel 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Training Period 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Tips 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lubrication 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Reel Bearings 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the Verticutter Blades from the Shaft 9.

Install Verticutter Blades 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. The model and serial
numbers are located on the side plate.

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

W 2006 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

All Rights Reserved

Printed in the USA

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Safety

Safe Operating Practices

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
traction unit operator’s manual before operating the
verticutters.

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this
operator’s manual before operating verticutters.

• Never allow children to operate the verticutters. Do not
allow adults to operate traction unit or verticutters
without proper instruction. Only trained operators who
have read this manual should operate the verticutters.

• Never operate the verticutters when under the influence
of drugs or alcohol.

• Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield,
safety device or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or
replace it before operation is commenced. Also tighten
any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure the
verticutters are in safe operating condition.

• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
verticutters while wearing sandals, tennis shoes,
sneakers or shorts. Also, do not wear loose fitting
clothing which could get caught in moving parts.
Always wear long pants and substantial shoes. Wearing
safety glasses, safety shoes and a helmet is advisable
and required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.

• Remove all debris or other objects that might be picked
up and thrown by the verticutter reel blades. Keep all
bystanders away from the working area.

• If the verticutter blades strike a solid object or the unit
vibrates abnormally, stop and shut the engine off. Check
the verticutters for damaged parts. Repair any damage
before restarting and operating the verticutters.

• Lower the verticutters to the ground and remove key
from ignition switch whenever machine is left
unattended.

• Be sure verticutters are in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts and screws tight.

• Remove key from ignition switch to prevent accidental
starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting or
storing the machine.

• Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro
Distributor.

• To ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories to keep the Toro all TORO. Never use

“will-fit” replacement parts and accessories made by
other manufacturers. Look for the Toro logo to assure

genuineness. Using unapproved replacement parts and
accessories could void the warranty of The Toro
Company.

Safety and Instruction Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.

93-6688

1. Warning—read the
instructions before
servicing or performing
maintenance

2. Cutting hazard of hand or
foot—stop the engine and
wait for moving parts to
stop.

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Setup

Loose Parts

Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts have been received. Without these parts, total setup cannot be
completed.

Description

Transport roller assembly 2

Cotter pin 2 Use to secure transport rollers

O–ring 1 For use with reel motor bearing housing

Operator’s manual 1 Read before operating.

Parts catalog 1

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

Whenever the cutting unit has to be tipped to expose the
verticutter blades, use the cutting unit kick stand (supplied
with traction unit) (Fig. 1).

Qty. Use

Use when the verticutters are lowered to the shop
floor

Install Transport Rollers

Secure a transport roller bracket to each sideplate pin with a
cotter pin (Fig. 2). The roller should be positined to the rear
of the vertricutter.

1. Cutting unit kick stand

Figure 1

2

1

Figure 2

1

1. Transport roller assembly 2. Cotter pin

Inspection

After the cutting unit is unboxed, inspect the following:

1. Check each end of the reel for grease. Grease should be
visibly evident in the reel bearings and internal splines
of the reel shaft.

2. Ensure that all nuts and bolts are securely tightened.

3. Make sure the carrier frame suspension operates freely

and does not bind when moved back and forth.

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