Setting The Reel Speed; Preparing The Machine For Mowing - Toro 04357 Operator's Manual

Figure 30
1. Clean rod or screwdriver
2. Press down on switch
4. Release the float. The alarm should stop sounding.
5. Install the strainer screen and hydraulic tank cap.
Move the ignition switch to the Off position.

Setting the Reel Speed

To achieve a consistent, high quality-of-cut and a
uniform after cut appearance, it is important that the
reel speed control (located on the manifold block under
seat) be correctly set.
Adjust the reel speed control as follows:
1. Select the height-of-cut at which the cutting units
are set.
2. Choose the desired ground speed best suited for
conditions.
3. Using the appropriate graph (See Figure 31) for
8 blade or 11 blade cutting units, determine the
proper reel speed setting.
3. Warning buzzer
4. To set the reel speed, rotate the knob (Figure 32)
until the indicator arrows are in line with the
number designating desired setting.
1. Backlap lever
Note: Reel speed can be increased or decreased to
compensate for turf conditions.
Preparing the Machine for
Mowing
To assist in aligning the machine for successive cutting
passes, it is suggested the following be done to the No.
2 and No. 3 cutting unit baskets:
1. Measure in approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) from
the outer edge of each basket.
2. Either place a strip of white tape or paint a line
onto each basket paralleling the outer edge of each
basket (Figure 33).
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Figure 31
Figure 32
2. Reel speed control