Toro 5 Operator's Manual page 10

Setting Height-of-Cut
RIGHT
Figure 4
4. If paper is cut on both ends, the bedknife is
parallel to the reel. If not proceed to step 5.
Note: If reel makes contact on both sides of
bedknife but still does not cut paper,
cutting unit may need to be backlapped
(refer to Backlapping) and/or reel and
bedknife may need to be reground
(refer to Toro manual for Sharpening
Reel and Rotary Mowers, Form No.
80–300PT).
2
1
Figure 5
1. Pivot hub casting
2. Pivot hub locknuts
8
LEFT
3
4
3. Top adjusting nut
4. Bottom adjusting nut
5. Loosen the pivot hub lock nuts to allow
movement of the pivot hub casting (Fig. 5).
6. If paper was not cut on the left side: loosen the
bottom adjusting nut on the pivot hub, then turn
the top adjusting nut clockwise to pull the pivot
hub up. OR If paper was not cut on the right
side: loosen the top adjusting nut on the pivot
hub, then turn the bottom adjusting nut
counterclockwise to push the pivot hub down
(Fig. 5).
Note: To reduce thread play, always tighten
the bottom adjusting nut last.
7. Recheck reel to bedknife contact on both ends of
the bedknife, and repeat step 6 as necessary.
Note: Reel to bedknife contact may become
too tight or too loose after previous
adjustment; therefore, turn bedknife
adjustment knob, accordingly, for light
contact.
8. Retighten pivot hub lock nuts.
Note: Recheck if paper cuts on both ends, to
insure the bedknife did not move when
re–tightening the pivot hub lock nuts.