
FormNo.3382-316RevB
Reelmaster
ModelNo.03672—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.03672A—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.03687—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.03687A—SerialNo.314000001andUp
®
5410-DTractionUnit
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
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*3382-316*B

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarrester
isincorporatedwiththemuferassembly.
GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbythe
USDAForestryService.
Important:Thisengineisequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touse
oroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,
brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandwithout
asparkarrestermufermaintainedinworking
order,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstates
orfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Themodel
andserialnumbersareonaplatemountedonthe
leftsideoftheframeunderthefootrest.Writethe
numbersinthespaceprovided.
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SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure1),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure1
1.Safetyalertsymbol
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information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral
informationworthyofspecialattention.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsingolf
courses,parks,sportselds,andoncommercial
grounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowing
grassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety...................................6
EngineEmissionCertication.............................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................8
Setup......................................................................12
1AdjustingtheTirePressure............................13
2AdjustingtheStepHeight...............................13
3AdjustingtheControlArmPosition.................13
4InstallingtheCuttingUnits..............................13
5AdjustingtheTurfCompensation
Spring...........................................................17
6UsingtheCuttingUnitKickstand....................17
ProductOverview...................................................18
Controls...........................................................18
Specications..................................................25
Attachments/Accessories.................................25
Operation................................................................25
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................25
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................26
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................27
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................28
CheckingtheReeltoBedknifeContact.............28
ChecktheT orqueoftheWheelNuts.................29
StartingandStoppingtheEngine......................29
SettingtheReelSpeed.....................................29
CuttingGrasswiththeMachine........................29
DieselParticulateFilterRegeneration...............30
AdjustingtheLiftArmCounterbalance..............38
AdjustingtheLiftArmTurnAround
Position.........................................................38
PushingorT owingtheMachine........................38
JackingPoints..................................................39
TieDowns.........................................................39
UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight..................40
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.......................40
HydraulicValveSolenoidFunctions..................41
OperatingTips.................................................41
Maintenance...........................................................42
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........42
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................43
ServiceIntervalChart.......................................44
Lubrication..........................................................44
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................44
EngineMaintenance...........................................46
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................46
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................46
ServicingtheDiesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSootFilter..............................48
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................48
ServicingtheWaterSeparator.........................48
ServicingtheEngineFuelFilter........................49
CheckingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................49
FuelPick-upTubeScreen.................................49
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................50
ServicingtheBattery.........................................50
Fuses................................................................50
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................51
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............51
AdjustingtheRearWheelToe-in.......................51
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................52
RemovingDebrisfromtheCooling
System..........................................................52
BrakeMaintenance.............................................53
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes............................53
AdjustingtheParkingBrake.............................53
BeltMaintenance................................................54
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt.............................54
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................54
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................54
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.........................55
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................55
HydraulicSystemT estPorts.............................56
CuttingUnitSystemMaintenance........................57
BacklappingtheCuttingUnits...........................57
Storage...................................................................58
PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................58
PreparingtheEngine........................................58
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperator
orownercanresultininjury .T oreducethe
potentialforinjury ,complywiththesesafety
instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety
alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2012.
Training
•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertraining
materialcarefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,
safetysigns,andtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwith
theseinstructionstouseorservicethemower.
Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,or
petsarenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuseris
responsibleforaccidentsorhazardsoccurringto
otherpeopleortheirproperty.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstruction
shouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforits
task;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeople,orproperty.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,
longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andear
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelry
maygettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperate
theequipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopen
sandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,
safetyswitchesandshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.Donotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis
extremelyammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchas
onawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromafueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapand
tightensecurely.
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Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace
wheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescan
collect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengage
allbladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,
andengagetheparkingbrake.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.T o
guardagainstoverturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingup
ordownhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes
andduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen
suggestedintheoperator'smanual.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornear
roadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirect
dischargeofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallow
anyonenearthemachinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesin
place.Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjusted
properly,andfunctioningproperly .
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
over-speedtheengine.Operatingtheengine
atexcessivespeedmayincreasethehazardof
personalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedriveto
attachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator's
position.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingtheequipment.
•Reducetheenginespeedsettingduringengine
run-outand,iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-off
valve,turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turnsandcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stop
cylinders/reelsifnotmowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuel
storageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessive
grease.
•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replace
allwornordamagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-cylinder/multi-reelmachines,takecare
asrotatingonecylinder/reelcancauseother
cylinders/reelstorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,set
parkingbrake,stopengineandremovekeyfrom
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ignition.Waitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe
positivelast.Reconnectpositiverstandnegative
last.
•Usecarewhencheckingthecylinders/reels.Wear
glovesandusecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugcharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingfrombattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineinto
trailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine
ToroRidingMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toT oroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,or
ANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcan
killyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis
shoesorsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisable
andrequiredbysomelocalordinancesand
insuranceregulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacethe
switchbeforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.T oprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,
creeks,orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.
Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhill
tokeepforwardspeedslowandtomaintain
controlofthemachine.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,or
exhaustpipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoon
afterithasstoppedbecausetheseareascouldbe
hotenoughtocauseburns.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannot
makeittothetopofaslope,donotturnthe
machinearound.Alwaysbackslowly ,straight
downtheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyin
ornearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretight
andallhydraulichosesandlinesareingood
conditionbeforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunder
highpressure.Usepaperorcardboard,not
yourhands,tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuid
escapingunderpressurecanhavesufcient
forcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystem
mustberelievedbystoppingtheengineand
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loweringthecuttingunitsandattachmentstothe
ground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,
clothing,andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthe
cuttingunits,attachments,andanymovingparts.
Keepeveryoneaway.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorized
ToroDistributorcheckthemaximumenginespeed
withatachometer.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsand
replacementparts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedif
usedwithunapprovedattachments.
EngineEmission
Certication
TheengineinthismachineisEPATier4Finaland
stage3bcompliant.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.
decal93-7272
decal106-6755
106-6755
93–6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
2.Explosionhazard—read
decal93-6696
theOperator'sManual.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
decal110-9642
110-9642
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Movethecotterpintotheholeclosesttotherodbracket
decal106-6754
andthenremovetheliftarmandpivotyoke.
decal98-4387
98-4387
110-0986
1.Pressthebrakepedalandparkingbrakepedaltosetthe
parkingbrake.
2.Pressthebrakepedaltoapplythebrake.
3.Pressthetractionpedaltomovethemachineforward.
4.Reelenabledmode
5.Transportmode
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
decal110-0986
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117–0169
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Powerpoint—10amp
3.Headlights—10amp
4.Power—10amp
5.Enginestart—15amp
6.Optionalairrideseatsuspension—10amp
7.EnginecomputermanagementC—10amp
8.EnginecomputermanagementB—10amp
9.EnginecomputermanagementA—10amp
r:\decal110-8869
110-8869
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
3.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds;lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseat
r:\decal117-0169
belt.AlwayswearaseatbeltwhenaROPSisinplace.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingdecks,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
5.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donottowthe
machine.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Tractionunitspeed
2.Slow
3.Fast
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
decal110-8921
110-8921
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
injuries
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal117-2718
117–2718
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
decal93-6689
93–6689
1.Danger—donotsitontheplasticshroud.
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110-8924
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualandreceivetraining.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
3.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
4.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds;lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes.
5.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donottowthe
machine.
decal110-8924
decal125-8754
125–8754
r:\decal110-8973
110-8973
(Afxoverpartno.1 10–8924forCE*)
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachinefor
compliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.The
conservativemaximumslopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineare
prescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
3.Tippinghazard—donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15°;
lowerthecuttingdeckswhenoperatingonslopes;wear
thesafetybelt.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingdecks,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine
5.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
1.Headlights
6.Slow
2.Engage7.Lowerthecuttingunits
3.Powertake-off(PTO)
4.Disengage
8.Raisethecuttingunits
9.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
5.Fast
120–4158
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop
3.Engine—preheat
decal120-4158
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1.ReadtheOperator’sManualformaintenanceinformation.
decal125-2927
125–2927
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
5
6
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Operator'sManual
EngineOperator'sManual
PartsCatalog
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Fronthoseguide-R.H.1
Fronthoseguide-L.H.1
Nopartsrequired
Cuttingunitkickstand
Qty.
1
1
1
ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Usetoreferenceengineinformation
Usetoreferencepartnumbers
Qty.
Use
–
–
–
–
1
Adjustthetirepressure.
Adjustthestepheight.
Adjustthecontrolarmposition.
Installthecuttingunits
Adjusttheturfcompensationspring.
InstalltheCuttingUnitKickstand.
Use
OperatorTrainingMaterial
CuttingPerformancePaper
Shim
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
1
1
Reviewbeforeoperatingthemachine
Usedforadjustingthecuttingunitbedknifetoreel
Usedforadjustingthecuttingunitbedknifetoreel
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1
AdjustingtheTirePressure
2.Raiseorlowerthesteptothedesiredheight
andre-securethebracketstotheframewiththe
2boltsandnuts.
3.Repeattheprocedureontheotherstep.
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareover-inatedforshipping.Therefore,
releasesomeoftheairtoreducethepressure.
Correctairpressureinthefrontandreartiresis83
to103kPa(12to15psi).
Important:Maintainevenpressureinalltiresto
ensureuniformcontactwiththeturf.
2
AdjustingtheStepHeight
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
3
AdjustingtheControlArm
Position
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thecontrolarmpositioncanbeadjustedforthe
operatorscomfort.
1.Loosenthe2boltssecuringthecontrolarmto
theretainingbracket(Figure3).
Theheightofthestepscanbeadjustedforthe
operatorscomfort.
1.Removethe2boltsandnutssecuringthestep
bracketstothetractionunitframe(Figure2)
Figure2
1.Step2.Stepbrackets
g004152
Figure3
1.Controlarm
2.Retainingbrackets
2.Rotatethecontrolarmtothedesiredposition
andtightenthe2bolts.
g003959
3.Bolts(2)
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4
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
g003949
Figure5
1Fronthoseguide-R.H.
1Fronthoseguide-L.H.
Procedure
1.Removethereelmotorsfromtheshipping
brackets.
2.Removetheshippingbracketsanddiscard.
3.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.
Assembleandadjustasdescribedinthecutting
unitOperator'sManual.
4.Makesurethecounterweight(Figure4)is
installedtotheproperendofthecuttingunitas
describedinthecuttingunitOperator'sManual.
1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springtube
2.Rodbracket
B.Removetheangenutsecuringthespring
tubebolttothecarrierframetab(Figure5)
Removetheassembly.
C.Mountthespringtubebolttotheopposite
tabonthecarrierframeandsecurewiththe
angenut.Theboltheadistobepositioned
totheoutersideofthetabasshownin
Figure6.
Figure6
1.Oppositecarrierframetab
2.Rodbracket
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Figure4
1.Counterweight
5.Allthecuttingunitsareshippedwiththeturf
compensationspringmountedtotherightside
ofthecuttingunit.Theturfcompensationspring
mustbemountedtothesamesideofthecutting
unitasthereeldrivemotor.Repositiontheturf
compensationasfollows:
A.Removethe2carriageboltsandnuts
securingtherodbrackettothecuttingunit
tabs(Figure5).
D.Mounttherodbrackettothecuttingunit
tabswiththecarriageboltsandnuts(Figure
6).
Important:Onthe#4(leftfront)and
#5(rightfront)cuttingunits(Figure7),
usetherodbracketmountingnutsto
installthehoseguidestothefrontofthe
cuttingunittabs(Figure8).Thehose
guidesshouldleantowardthecenter
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cuttingunit(Figure8andFigure9).
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Figure7
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Figure8
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1.Hoseguide(#4cuttingunit
shown)
2.Rodbracket
1.Hoseguides(eachmustleantowardthecentercuttingunit)
3.Nuts
Note:Wheninstallingorremovingthe
cuttingunits,makesurethehairpincotter
isinstalledinthespringrodholenextto
therodbracket.Whennotinstallingor
removingthecuttingunits,thehairpincotter
mustbeinstalledintheholeintheendof
therod.
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Figure9
6.Loweralltheliftarmscompletely .
7.Removethesnapperpinandthecapfromthe
liftarmpivotyoke(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Snapperpin2.Cap
8.Forthefrontcuttingunits,slideacuttingunit
undertheliftarmwhileinsertingthecarrierframe
shaftupintotheliftarmpivotyoke(Figure11).
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Figure12
1.Liftarmpivotshaftlynchpinandwasher
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B.Inserttheliftarmyokeontothecarrier
frameshaft(Figure1 1).
C.Inserttheliftarmshaftintotheliftarmand
secureitwiththewasherandlynchpin
(Figure12).
10.Insertthecapoverthecarrierframeshaftand
liftarmyoke.
11.Securethecapandthecarrierframeshaftto
theliftarmyokewiththesnapperpin.Usethe
slotifasteeringcuttingunitisdesiredorusethe
holeifthecuttingunitistobelockedinposition
(Figure10).
12.Securetheliftarmchaintothechainbracket
withthesnapperpin(Figure13).Usethe
numberofchainlinksdescribedinthecutting
unitOperator'sManual.
Figure11
1.Liftarm3.Liftarmpivotyoke
2.Carrierframeshaft
9.Usethefollowingprocedureontherearcutting
unitswhentheheightofcutisabove3/4inch.
A.Removethelynchpinandwashersecuring
theliftarmpivotshafttotheliftarmand
slidetheliftarmpivotshaftoutoftheliftarm
(Figure12).
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Figure13
1.Liftarmchain2.Chainbracket
13.Onthe#4(leftfront)and#5(rightfront)cutting
units,insertthereelmotorhosesintothe
respectivehoseguide.
14.Coatthesplineshaftofthereelmotorwithclean
grease.
15.OilthereelmotorO-ringandinstallitontothe
motorange.
16.Installthemotorbyrotatingitclockwisesothat
themotorangesclearthebolts(Figure14).
Rotatethemotorcounterclockwiseuntilthe
angesencircletheboltsthentightenthebolts.
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Important:Makesurethereelmotorhoses
arenottwisted,kinkedorintheriskofbeing
pinched.
Figure14
1.Reeldrivemotor2.Mountingbolts
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Figure15
1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springrod
2.Hairpincotter4.Hexnuts
2.Tightenthehexnutsonthefrontendofthe
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springroduntilthecompressedlengthofthe
springis12.7cm(5inches)onReelmaster
5410,5inchcuttingunitsor15.9cm(6.25
inches)onReelmaster5510,7inchcuttingunits
(Figure15).
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AdjustingtheTurf
CompensationSpring
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theturfcompensationspring(Figure15)transfers
weightfromthefronttotherearroller.(Thishelps
toreduceawavepatternintheturf,alsoknownas
marcellingorbobbing.)
Important:Makespringadjustmentswiththe
cuttingunitmountedtothetractionunit,pointing
straightaheadandloweredtotheshopoor.
1.Makesurethehairpincotterisinstalledinthe
rearholeinthespringrod(Figure15).
Note:Whenoperatingonroughterrain
decreasethespringlengthby12.7mm
(1/2inch).Groundfollowingwillbeslightly
decreased.
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UsingtheCuttingUnit
Kickstand
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cuttingunitkickstand
Procedure
Wheneverthecuttingunithastobetippedtoexpose
thebedknife/reel,propuptherearofthecuttingunit
withthekickstandtomakesurethenutsontheback
endofthebedbaradjustingscrewsarenotrestingon
theworksurface(Figure16).
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ProductOverview
Figure16
1.Cuttingunitkickstand
Securethekickstandtothechainbracketwiththe
snapperpin(Figure17).
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Figure18
1.Enginehood
2.Operator'sseat
3.Controlarm
4.Steeringwheel
5.Seat
6.Frontcuttingunits
7.Rearcuttingunits
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Controls
SeatAdjustingKnobs
Theseatadjustinglever(Figure19)allowsyouto
adjusttheseatforeandaft.Theweightadjusting
knobadjuststheseatfortheoperator'sweight.The
weightgaugeindicateswhentheseatisadjustedto
theweightoftheoperator.Theheightadjustingknob
adjuststheseatfortheoperator'sheight.
1.Chainbracket
2.Snapperpin
Figure17
3.Cuttingunitkickstand
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Figure19
1.Weightgauge3.Heightadjustingknob
2.Weightadjustingknob
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4.Adjustinglever(foreand
aft)