Adjusting The Lift-Arm Counterbalance - Toro Reelmaster 5510 Operator's Manual

Cutting Grass with the Machine (continued)
11. When nearing the opposite edge of the fairway (prior to reaching the edge of the
mowing area), tap the lift/lower control lever rearward to lift the cutting units to the
turnaround position.
12. Perform a tear-shaped turn to quickly line up for your next pass.
13. Press the lift/lower control lever to automatically lower the cutting units from the
turnaround position and continue mowing.
14. After mowing the desired area, follow the perimeter of the area to complete the cleanup
mow pass. This will ensure that all of the turf along the edge of the fairway where the
cutting units were being lifted and lowered is uniformly cut.
Note:
maximum speed to improve operating control while completing the cleanup pass.

Adjusting the Lift-Arm Counterbalance

Rear Cutting Units
The springs are under tension, and adjusting them could result in minor or moderate
personal injury.
Use caution when adjusting the springs.
Adjust the amount of counterbalance force applied to the rear cutting-units to help
compensate for different turf conditions, and to maintain a uniform height of cut in rough
conditions or in areas of thatch buildup.
Adjust counterbalance force of each torsion spring to 1 of 4 settings. Each increment
increases or decreases the counterbalance force on the cutting unit by 2.3 kg (5 lb). You can
position the springs at the back side of the first spring actuator to remove all counterbalance
(fourth position).
Note:
To remove all counterbalance force, position the long leg of the torsion spring above
the shouldered stud.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting units, shut off the engine, engage
the parking brake, and remove the key.
2. Insert the long end of the counterbalance
spring
pivot the spring around the shouldered stud
to the desired position.
3. Repeat step
spring.
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It is recommended to use the Virtual Pedal Stop (VPS) to temporarily set a lower
into a tube or similar object, and
2 for the other counterbalance
CAUTION
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