Controls - Toro REELMASTER 5500-D Operator's Manual

Controls

Seat (Fig. 8)—The seat adjusting lever allows 10
cm (4 inches) fore and aft adjustment. The seat
adjusting knob adjusts the seat for operators'
weight. To adjust the seat fore and aft, pull lever on
the left side of the seat assembly outward. After
moving the seat to the desired location, release the
lever to lock the seat into position. To adjust for the
operator's weight, turn spring tension knob—
clockwise to increase tension, counterclockwise to
decrease spring tension.
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Figure 8
1. Seat adjusting level
2. Seat adjusting knob
Traction Pedal (Fig. 9)—Controls forward and
reverse operation. Depress the top of the pedal to
move forward and bottom to move backward.
Ground speed depends on how far the pedal is
depressed. For no load, maximum ground speed,
fully depress the pedal while throttle is in FAST. To
stop, reduce foot pressure on traction pedal and
allow it to return to center position.
Brake Pedals (Fig. 9)—Two foot pedals operate
individual wheel brakes for turning assistance,
parking and to aid in sidehill traction. A Locking
pin connects the pedals for parking brake operation
and transport.
Parking Brake Latch (Fig. 9)—A knob on the left
side of the console actuates the parking brake lock.
To engage the parking brake, connect the pedals
with the locking pin, push down on both pedals and
pull the parking brake latch out. To release the
parking brake, depress both pedals until the parking
brake latch retracts.
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Traction Speed Limiter (Fig .9)—Preset this lever
to limit the amount the traction pedal can be
depressed in the forward direction to maintain a
constant mowing speed.
Fault Light (Fig. 9)— When lit, indicates a control
system problem.
Speedometer (Fig. 9)—Indicates ground speed at
which the machine is traveling.
Lower Mow/Raise Control Lever (Fig. 10)—The
lever raises and lowers the cutting units and also
starts and stops the reels.
Fuel Gauge (Fig. 10)—Shows the amount of fuel in
the tank.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light (Fig. 10)—
Indicates dangerously low engine oil pressure.
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1. Traction pedal
2. Forward speed limiter
3. Reel control light
4. Speedometer
5. Brake pedals
6. Parking brake latch
7. Locking pin
8. Reverse speed limiter
Hour Meter (Fig. 10)—Shows the total hours the
machine has been operated.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
(Fig. 10)—The light illuminates and the engine
shuts down if the coolant reaches a dangerously
high temperature.
Glow Plug Indicator Light (Fig. 10)—When lit,
indicates glow plugs are on.
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Figure 9
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