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Toro 03550 Reelmaster 5500-D Operator's Manual

2 and 4 wheel drive traction units
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Form No. 3354–505 Rev A
Reelmaster
5500–D
)
2 and 4 Wheel Drive Traction Units
Model No. 03550—260000001 and Up
Model No. 03551—260000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN, GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3354–505 Rev A Reelmaster 5500–D 2 and 4 Wheel Drive Traction Units Model No. 03550—260000001 and Up Model No. 03551—260000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN, GB)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........Checking the Reel to Bedknife Contact ..The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty . . . Check the Torque of the Wheel Nuts .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates...
  • Page 4 • being driven too fast; • Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade attachment clutches, shift into neutral, and engage • inadequate braking; the parking brake. • the type of machine is unsuitable for its task; • Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular care.

  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to equipment is in safe working condition. Toro products or other safety information that you must • Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI building where fumes may reach an open flame or standard.

  • Page 6: Sound Pressure Level

    Keep everyone away. – Apply the service brakes when going downhill to • To ensure safety and accuracy, have an Authorized Toro keep forward speed slow and to maintain control of Distributor check the maximum engine speed with a the machine.

  • Page 7: Safety And Instruction Decals

    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. 93-6680 93-6699 93-6689 1. Machine speed 3. Continuous variable 1.
  • Page 8 104-9296 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 4. Fast 7. Disable and raise the reels 10. Off 2. Lower and engage the reels. 5. Slow 8. Disable the reels 11. Headlights 3. Raise and disengage the 6. Enable the reels 9. On reels.
  • Page 9 104-9295 Replaces 104–9294 for CE 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 5. Warning—keep bystanders 7. Warning—use a roll over 8. Tipping hazard—lower the a safe distance from the protection system and wear cutting unit when driving 2. Do not tow the machine. machine.
  • Page 10 93-6691 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 93-6693 1. Crushing hazard of hand—wait for moving parts to stop. 93-6692 1. Read the Operator’s Manual—do not prime or use starting fluid. 94-6767 1. Read the Operator’s 2. Headlights Manual. 3. Engine-start 93-8060 1.
  • Page 11 98-9335 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, fan—stay away from moving parts. 93-1263 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. To lock the parking brake, secure the brake pedals with the locking pin, press the brake pedals, and pull out the parking brake knob. 3.

  • Page 12: General Specifications

    General Specifications Kubota three cylinder, 4 cycle, liquid cooled, turbo diesel engine. 35 hp @ 3000 Engine rpm. Governed to 3200 rpm. 68–1/2 cubic inch (1123 cc) displacement. Heavy duty, 3-stage, remote mounted air cleaner. High water temperature shutdown switch. Main frame All welded formed steel frame, includes tie-down loops Radiator capacity is approximately 240 ounces (9.4 l) of 50/50 mixture of ethylene...

  • Page 13: Measurements

    Measurements Optional Equipment Width-of-cut 100 inch (254 cm) 5 Blade Cutting Unit (7 inch) Model No. 03860 Overall width 7 Blade Cutting Unit (7 inch) Model No. 03861 Transport 88 inch (224 cm) 11 Blade Cutting Unit (7 inch) Model No. 03862 Outside of front tires 87 inch (221 cm) Dethatching Cutting Unit...

  • Page 14: Setup

    Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts necessary for assembly have been received. Without these parts, total set-up cannot be completed. Some parts may have already been assembled at the factory. Description Qty.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Battery

    • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery 5. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X (skin cable before disconnecting the positive (red) over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, petroleum jelly or cable. light grease to prevent corrosion and slide rubber boot •...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Hood Latch

    Mounting the Hood Latch Replacing the Floor Panel Fastener (Required for CE) 1. Remove plug from hole in left front corner of hood (Fig. 3). 1. Remove fastener securing left front corner of floor panel to frame (Fig. 5). 2. Open the hood. 2.
  • Page 17 Motor Weight Weight Motor Weight Motor Motor Weight Weight Motor Figure 6 Note: Counter weight mounting capscrews are shipped installed on the right bearing housing of the cutting units. The capscrews on left bearing housing are to be used for securing the hydraulic motor.

  • Page 18: Alternate The Adjustments

    Important Make spring adjustments with cutting unit is mounted to traction unit and lowered to shop floor. Refer to Traction Unit Operator’s Manual for mounting instructions. 1. Tighten lock nut on rear of spring rod until the gap C between rear of spring bracket and front of washer is 1 inch (26 mm) (Fig.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Cutting Unit Stabilizer

    • Loosen the carriage bolt nut securing the lift arm switch Note: Additional holes are provided to further adjust, if bracket to the #4 lift arm (left front) (Fig. 12). required. Rear Ballast Model 03550 (2 Wheel Drive) complies with the CEN standard EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990 and the ANSI B71.4–1999 Standard when 100 lbs.

  • Page 20: Before Operating

    5. Check level of coolant in expansion tank. Coolant level (all temperatures) should be between the marks on side of tank (Fig. 15). Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor in either 15W–40 or 10W–30 viscosity. See the parts catalog for part numbers.

  • Page 21: Filling The Fuel Tank

    (Available in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. See (Fig. 16). parts catalog or Toro distributor for part numbers.) Alternate fluids: If the Toro fluid is not available, other petroleum–based Universal Tractor Hydraulic Fluids (UTHF) may be used provided its specifications fall within the listed range for all the following material properties and it meets industry standards.

  • Page 22: Checking The Rear Axle Lubricant

    1. Position machine on a level surface, lower the cutting units and stop the engine. 2. Clean area around filler neck and cap of hydraulic tank. Remove cap from filler neck (Fig. 18). Figure 19 Figure 18 1. Check plug 2.

  • Page 23: Operation

    Warning Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel nuts could result in personal injury. Torque the front wheel nuts and rear wheel bolts to 75–80 ft.-lb. after 1–4 hours of operation and again after 10 hours of operation. Torque every Figure 22 250 hours thereafter.

  • Page 24: Key Switch

    Key Switch Glow Plug Indicator Light Three positions: Off, On/Preheat and Start (Fig. 23). When lit, indicates glow plugs are on (Fig. 24). Speedometer Charge Indicator Indicates ground speed at which machine is traveling Illuminates when system charging circuit malfunctions (Fig.

  • Page 25: Starting And Stopping

    Hour Meter (Located under control panel) shows total hours that machine has been operated. Warning Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the switch. Lower the cutting units to the ground. Figure 26 1.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Rear Lift Arm Counterbalance

    2. Choose the desired ground speed best suited for conditions. 3. Using the appropriate graph (See figure 27) for 5, 7 or 11 blade cutting units, determine the proper reel speed setting. Figure 28 1. Backlap knobs 2. Reel speed control 5.

  • Page 27: Towing The Traction Unit

    Warning Springs are under tension, use caution when adjusting. Figure 30 1. Drive shaft Important If drive shaft is not removed before towing, the transmission input shaft will not be able to rotate, thus Figure 29 not allowing the transmission to maintain its internal 1.

  • Page 28: Diagnostic Light

    Diagnostic Light the machine as desired, each of the input switches, output solenoids and relays must be connected and functioning properly. The Diagnostic ACE display is a tool to help the The RM 5500–D is equipped with a diagnostic light which user verify correct electrical functions of the machine.

  • Page 29: Hydraulic Valve Solenoid Functions

    LED’s are not Verifying Output Function correctly illuminated, this indicates an ECU problem. If this occurs, contact your Toro Distributor for assistance. 1. Park machine on a level surface, lower the cutting units, Important The Diagnostic ACE display must not be stop the engine and engage the parking brake.

  • Page 30: Operating Characteristics

    Running the Mower ACE, disconnect it from the machine and reconnect loopback connector to harness connector. Machine will not Start engine and move throttle to fast so engine is running operate without loopback connector installed on harness. at maximum speed. Move the enable/disable switch to Store the Diagnostic ACE in dry, secure location in shop, enable and use the lower mow/raise lever to control the not on machine.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the fan and alternator belt tension. • Torque the wheel lug nuts. After first 10 hours •...

  • Page 32: Lubricating The Mower

    Lubricating the Mower Warning Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the switch. Lower the cutting units to the ground. Greasing the Bearing and Bushings The machine has grease fittings that must be lubricated regularly with No.
  • Page 33 Figure 39 Figure 42 Figure 40 Figure 43 Figure 41...

  • Page 34: Service Interval Chart

    Service Interval Chart Figure 44...

  • Page 35: Daily Maintenance Checklist

    Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use. For the week of: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Maintenance Check Item Safety Interlock Operation Brake Operation Engine Oil & Fuel Level Cooling System Fluid Level Drain Water/Fuel Separator Air Filter Restriction Indicator Radiator and Screen for Debris Unusual Engine Noises...

  • Page 36: Servicing The Engine Oil And Filter

    9. Reset indicator (Fig. 45) if showing red. (Toro Part No. 43-3810), which raises precleaner bowl above hood, thus, lengthening the time between precleaner Warning bowl servicing, is available from your local authorized Toro Distributor. Before servicing or making adjustments to the Cleaning the Air Filter machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the switch.

  • Page 37: Servicing The Fuel System

    Servicing the Fuel Filter / Water Separator Drain water or other contaminants from fuel filter / water separator (Fig. 49) daily. 1. Locate fuel filter, under hood, and place a clean container under it. 2. Loosen drain plug on bottom of filter canister. Tighten plug after draining.

  • Page 38: Bleeding Air From The Injectors

    3. Turn key in key switch to start position and watch fuel flow around connector. Engine will crank. Turn key to off position when solid flow is observed. 4. Tighten pipe connector securely. 5. Repeat steps on remaining nozzles. Servicing the Engine Cooling System Figure 50 Removing Debris...

  • Page 39: Servicing The Engine Belts

    Figure 54 1. Alternator belt 2. Brace 3. Loosen bolt securing brace to engine and bolt securing alternator to brace. 4. Insert pry bar between alternator and engine and pry out on alternator. 5. When proper tension is achieved, tighten alternator and brace bolts to secure adjustment.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Throttle

    Change hydraulic fluid after every 800 operating hours, in Use the Toro replacement filter (Part No. 94-2621). normal conditions. If fluid becomes contaminated, contact your local TORO distributor because the system must be Important Use of any other filter may void the flushed.

  • Page 41: Checking Hydraulic Lines And Hoses

    Test Ports The test ports are used to test pressure in the hydraulic circuits. Contact your local Toro distributor for assistance. 1. Test Port #1 is used to assist in trouble shooting the hydraulic circuit for the front cutting units and lift cylinders.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Cutting Unit Drop Rate

    4. After desired drop rate is attained, tighten setscrew to lock adjustment. Figure 60 Figure 61 1. Traction adjustment cam 1. Center cutting unit adjustment valve Warning Adjusting the Outside Front Cutting Units 1. Locate valve on right side of lift block (Fig. 62). Engine must be running so final adjustment of the traction adjustment cam can be performed.

  • Page 43: Checking And Adjusting Traction Linkage

    Adjusting the Traction Linkage 1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units to the floor and shut engine off. 2. Connect brake pedals together with locking pin, push both pedals down and pull parking brake latch out. 3. Loosen outer hex nut securing eye bolt to spring anchor plate.

  • Page 44: Hydraulic Schematic

    Hydraulic Schematic...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Service Brakes

    Replacing the Transmission Filter Change the transmission filter after the first 10 hours of operation and every 800 hours, thereafter. Only the Toro replacement filter (Part No. 75-1330) can be Figure 65 used in the hydraulic system. 1. Brake cables...

  • Page 46: Changing Rear Axle Lubricant

    5. Start engine and let run for about two minutes to purge air from the system. Stop the engine and check for leaks. Check fluid level and replenish if necessary. Changing Rear Axle Lubricant (Model 03551 Only) After every 800 hours of operation the oil in the rear axle must be changed.

  • Page 47: Servicing The Fuses

    Ensure that in the engaged position the flag moves battery posts and cable connectors with Grafo 112X away from the target zone of the sensor. (skin–over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Installing Optional Lighting...

  • Page 48: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 49: Backlapping

    (Fig. 72). Rotate the desired backlap knob(s) to the backlap position and the desired reel speed selector 8. Apply lapping compound with a long handle brush knob(s) to position 1. (Toro Part No. 29-9100). Never use a short handled brush (Fig. 73). Figure 73 1. Long handle brush Figure 72 9.

  • Page 50: Maintaining The Cutting Unit

    10. To make an adjustment to the cutting units while 2. Repeat procedure for all cutting units to be backlapped. backlapping, turn reels off by moving the Lower When backlap operation has been completed, return the Mow/Raise lever rearward; move the Enable/Disable backlap knobs to the forward flow position, lower seat and switch to disable and turn the engine off.

  • Page 51: Storage

    C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with expected minimum temperature in your area. Grafo 112X skin–over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.

  • Page 52: The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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