Adjust Height-Of-Cut - Toro Reelmaster 5200-D Service Manual

Adjust Height-of-Cut

NOTE: Effective height-of-cut (H.O.C.) in the turf can
be affected by lift arm down pressure adjustment and
turf conditions, such as grass type, grass density, and
amount of thatch.
1. Perform Adjust Bedknife to Reel and Level Front
Roller to Reel before adjusting the height-of-cut.
2. To adjust height-of-cut, the cutting unit should be
turned over.
3. Loosen locknut securing rear roller bracket to the
side plate on each end of cutting unit. Loosen locknut on
each height-of-cut adjusting bolt.
IMPORTANT: Perform steps 4 and 5 at each end of
the bedknife.
4. Set head of screw on gauge bar to desired height-of-
cut. Height of cut measurement is from face of bar to un-
der side of screw head.
5. Put bar across front and rear rollers. Turn height-of-
cut adjustment bolt until underside of screw head en-
gages bedknife cutting edge.
6. Tighten height-of-cut adjustment bolt locknut and
rear roller bracket locknut at both ends of cutting unit.
Check adjustment and readjust if necessary.
Cutting Units
(Model 03506, S/N 80001 - 209999999)
(Model 03509, S/N 80001 - 209999999)
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1. Lock nut
2. Rear roller bracket
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Rev. A
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Figure 12
3. Gauge bar
4. 'H.O.C. adj. bolt
Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-D
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