Toro 03673 Reelmaster 5410-G, 03689 Reelmaster 5510-G, 03673, 03689 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3376-722RevB

Reelmaster

®

5410-Gand5510-G

TractionUnits

ModelNo.03673—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.03689—SerialNo.313000001andUp

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3376-722*B

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

Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
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rest.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.

ModelNo.

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messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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Contents

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

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....................................................................23

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................23

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

AddingFuel...........................................................24

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid...................................25

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

ChecktheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.........................26

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

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

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

AdjustingtheLiftArmTurnAroundPosition.............26

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

JackingPoints........................................................27

TieDowns............................................................28

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

CheckingtheInterlockSwitches...............................28

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

OperatingTips......................................................29

Maintenance.................................................................30

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................30

DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................31

ServiceIntervalChart.............................................32

Lubrication...............................................................32

GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................32

EngineMaintenance..................................................34

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................34

ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................34

ReplacingtheSparkPlugs........................................35

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................36

CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections..................36

FuelPick-upTubeScreen........................................36

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................37

ServicingtheBattery...............................................37

Fuses....................................................................37

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................38

AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................38

AdjustingtheRearWheelToe-in..............................38

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................39

RemovingDebrisfromtheCoolingSystem................39

BrakeMaintenance....................................................40

AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................40

AdjustingtheParkingBrake....................................40

BeltMaintenance......................................................41

TensioningtheAlternatorBelt.................................41

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................41

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................41

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.................................42

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................42

HydraulicSystemTestPorts.....................................43

CuttingUnitSystemMaintenance.................................44

BacklappingtheCuttingUnits..................................44

Storage........................................................................45

PreparingtheTractionUnit.....................................45

PreparingtheEngine..............................................45

3

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2012
specicationsineffectattimeofproduction,when
equippedwithrearweight.Refertothesectioninthis
manualonInstallingRearWeight.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheCEN
standardEN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2012.

Training

•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial

carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese

instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare

nearby.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor

accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.

•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,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long

trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andearprotection.Long
hair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.

•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

dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

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•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel

ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.T oguardagainst
overturning:

–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor

downhill;

–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand

duringtightturns;

–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.

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot

inuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:

–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,cleaningor
repairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,

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

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect

thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingthecylinders/reels.Weargloves

andusecautionwhenservicingthem.

5

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe

right-of-way.

•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away

fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.W earprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine

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.

–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto

keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.

•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea

toanother.

•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust

pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.

•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit

tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.

•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornearthe

mowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,combined
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.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper

operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.

•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss

ofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or

otherhazards.

–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro

Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,

contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsandreplacement

parts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwith
unapprovedattachments.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7272

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

106-6755

93–6696

1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.

106-6754

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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

110-0986

1.Pressthebrakepedalandparkingbrakepedaltosetthe
parkingbrake.

2.Pressthebrakepedaltoapplythebrake.

3.Pressthetractionpedaltomovethemachineforward.

4.Reelenabledmode

5.Transportmode

1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.

2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.

3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

117–2718

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.

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110-9642

1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Movethecotterpintotheholeclosesttotherodbracket
andthenremovetheliftarmandpivotyoke.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

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

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

93–6689

1.Danger—donotsitontheplasticshroud.

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

discard.

1.Tractionunitspeed

2.Slow

3.Fast

110-8921

8

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual

125–2924

121–5643

1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.

2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop

3.Engine—run

125–8754

1.Headlights

2.Engage7.Lowerthecuttingunits

3.Powertake-off(PTO)

4.Disengage

5.Fast

6.Slow

8.Raisethecuttingunits

9.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.

9

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:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

1

1

1

1

AdjustingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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

Important:Maintainevenpressureinalltirestoensure
uniformcontactwiththeturf.

Reviewbeforeoperatingthemachine

Usedforadjustingthecuttingunitbedknifetoreel

Usedforadjustingthecuttingunitbedknifetoreel

2

AdjustingtheStepHeight

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Theheightofthestepscanbeadjustedfortheoperators
comfort.

1.Removethe2boltsandnutssecuringthestepbrackets
tothetractionunitframe(Figure2)

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Figure2

1.Step2.Stepbrackets

2.Raiseorlowerthesteptothedesiredheightand
re-securethebracketstotheframewiththe2bolts
andnuts.

3.Repeattheprocedureontheotherstep.

3

AdjustingtheControlArm Position

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thecontrolarmpositioncanbeadjustedfortheoperators
comfort.

1.Loosenthe2boltssecuringthecontrolarmtothe
retainingbracket(Figure3).

Figure3

1.Controlarm3.Bolts(2)

2.Retainingbrackets

2.Rotatethecontrolarmtothedesiredpositionand
tightenthe2bolts.

4

InstallingtheCuttingUnits

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Fronthoseguide-R.H.

1Fronthoseguide-L.H.

Procedure

1.Removethereelmotorsfromtheshippingbrackets.

2.Removetheshippingbracketsanddiscard.

3.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustasdescribedinthecuttingunitOperator's
Manual.

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
whentheheightofcutisabove3/4inch.

A.Removethelynchpinandwashersecuringthelift

armpivotshafttotheliftarmandslidethelift
armpivotshaftoutoftheliftarm(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Liftarmpivotshaftlynchpinandwasher

13

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.Liftarmchain2.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
aheadandloweredtotheshopoor.

1.Makesurethehairpincotterisinstalledintherearhole
inthespringrod(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).Ground
followingwillbeslightlydecreased.

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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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