Adjusting The Mirrors; Aiming The Headlights - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Figure 28
1. Tensioning cap
2. Spacers (6)
3. Shims (2 top and 2 bottom)
Figure 29
1. Left, front, outside caster
arm
2. Left, front, inside caster
arm
6. If the inside edge is still too high, remove an
additional shim from the bottom of the front,
inside caster arm of the wing cutting unit and 1
shim from the front, outside caster arm of the
wing cutting unit (Figure 28
7. If the inside edge of the wing cutting unit is
too low relative to the outside edge of the front
cutting unit, add 1 shim (1/8 inch) to the bottom
of the front, inside caster arm on the wing cutting
unit (Figure 28 and
4. Top axle-mounting hole
5. Caster wheel
3. Right, front, inside caster
arm
4. Right, front, outside caster
arm
and Figure 29).
Figure 29).
Note:
Check the measurement between the
outside edges of both wing cutting units and the
inside edge of the wing cutting unit to the outside
edge of the front cutting unit again.
8. If the inside edge is still too low, add an additional
shim to the bottom of front, inside caster arm
of the wing cutting unit and 1 shim to the front,
outside caster arm of the wing cutting unit.
9. Once the mowing height matches at the edges
of the front and wing cutting units, verify that the
cutting unit unit pitch is still 7.6 mm (0.3 inch).

Adjusting the Mirrors

For Machines with a Cab
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Rear-View Mirror
While sitting in the seat, adjust the rear-view mirror
to attain the best view out of the rear window. Pull
the lever rearward to tilt the mirror to reduce the
brightness and glare of light
1. Side-view mirrors
2. Rear-view mirror
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Side-View Mirrors
While sitting in the seat, have another person adjust
the side-view mirrors to attain the best view around
the side of the machine

Aiming the Headlights

Model 31698 Only
1. Loosen the mounting nuts and position each
headlight so that it points straight ahead.
Note:
Tighten the mounting nut just enough to
hold the headlight in position.
2. Place a flat piece of sheet metal over the face of
the headlight.
3. Mount a magnetic protractor onto the plate.
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(Figure 30).
Figure 30
3. Lever
(Figure 30).
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