Hydraulic System Test Ports; Adjusting The Traction Drive For Neutra; Adjusting Cutting Unit Lift Rate - Toro REELMASTER 5500-D Operator's Manual

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Hydraulic System Test Ports

The test ports are used to test pressure in the
hydraulic circuits. Contact your local Toro
distributor for assistance.
Adjusting the Traction Drive
for Neutra
The machine must not creep when you release the
traction pedal. If it does creep, an adjustment is
required.
1.
Park machine on a level surface, shut the
engine off and lower the cutting units to the
floor. Depress only the right brake pedal and
engage the parking brake.
2.
Jack up the left side of the machine until the
front tire is off the shop floor. Support the
machine with jack stands to prevent it from
falling accidentally.
NOTE: On 4-wheel drive models, the left rear
tire must also be off the shop floor or the 4-
wheel drive drive shaft must be removed.
3.
Under the right side of the machine, loosen the
locknut on the traction adjustment cam.
Figure 46
1. Traction adjustment cam
4.
Start the engine and rotate the cam hex in
either direction until the wheel ceases rotation.
5.
Tighten the locknut securing adjustment.
6.
Stop the engine and release the right brake.
Remove the jack stands and lower the machine
Maintenance
to the shop floor. Test drive the machine to
make sure it does not creep.

Adjusting Cutting Unit Lift Rate

The engine must be running for the final
adjustment of the traction cam. To guard
against possible personal injury, keep hands,
feet, face and other parts of the body away
from the muffler, other hot parts or the engine,
and other rotating parts.
The cutting unit lift circuit is equipped with (3)
adjustable valves used to ensure the cutting units do
not raise too quickly and bang against lift stops.
Adjust cutting units as follows:
Center Cutting Unit
1.
Locate the valve behind the access panel above
the operator's platform.
2.
Loosen the setscrew on the valve and rotate the
valve approximately 1/2 turn clockwise.
3.
Verify the lift rate adjustment by raising and
lowering cutting unit several times. Readjust as
required.
4.
After desired lift rate is attained, tighten the
setscrew to lock adjustment.
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