Understanding The Diagnostic Light; Operating Tips - Toro Reelmaster 5510 Operator's Manual

Figure 54
1. Turf-compensation spring
2. Hairpin
2. Tighten the hex nuts on the front end of the
spring rod until the compressed length of the
spring is 15.9 cm (6.25 inches); refer to
54.
Note:
When operating on rough terrain
decrease the spring length by 13 mm (1/2 inch).
Ground following will be slightly decreased.
Note:
The turf compensation setting will
need to be reset if the HOC setting or the
Aggressiveness of Cut setting is changed.
Understanding the
Diagnostic Light
The machine is equipped with a diagnostic light
which indicates if the electronic controller senses an
electronic malfunction. The diagnostic light is located
on the control arm (Figure
is functioning properly and the key switch is moved
to the O /R position, the diagnostic light turns on
N UN
briefly to indicate the light is working properly. When
a machine advisory message is displayed, the light
illuminates when the message is present. When a
fault message is displayed, the light blinks until the
fault is resolved.
3. Spring rod
4. Hex nuts
Figure
55). When the machine
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1. Diagnostic light

Operating Tips

Becoming Familiarized with the
Machine
Before mowing grass, practice operating the machine
in an open area. Start and shut off the engine.
Operate in forward and reverse. Lower and raise the
cutting units and engage and disengage the reels.
When you feel familiar with the machine, practice
operating up and down slopes at different speeds.
Understanding the Warning
System
If a warning light comes on during operation, stop the
machine immediately and correct the problem before
continuing operation. Serious damage could occur if
you operate the machine with a malfunction.
Changing Mowing Patterns
This is the most effective method to prevent
washboarding.
Change mowing patterns often to minimize a poor
after-cut appearance from repeatedly mowing in the
same direction.
Using Proper Mowing Techniques
•
To achieve the professional straight-line cut and
striping that is desirable for some applications, find
a tree or other object in the distance and drive
straight toward it.
•
Maintain reel and bedknife sharpness.
•
Maintain proper reel to bedknife clearance. Use
light contact.
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